Bodo/Glimt seeks to maintain their momentum as they host Start following a significant away victory against Lillestrom. The match is set for April 30, 2026, and takes place at Bodo/Glimt’s home ground.
Key facts:
- Bodo/Glimt secured three points through late goals in the first half and early in the second half against Lillestrom.
- Bodo/Glimt has an expected goals (xG) profile of 3.75 at home, while Start’s away xG is only 0.87.
- Start lost 2-1 against HamKam in their last match.
- Bodo/Glimt has recent home victories including 5-0 wins over Fredrikstad and Bryne.
- Start has struggled on the road, suffering losses to Lillestrom and KFUM.
However, Bodo/Glimt will be missing midfielders Saltnes and Riisnaes for this match. Meanwhile, Start faces challenges of its own. They are without goalkeeper Torkildsen and midfielder Mvoue. Defenders Norheim, Tonnesen, and Ujkani are also listed as doubtful.
The current standings show that if teams finish on equal points, goal difference will serve as the primary tie-breaker. Bodo/Glimt’s recent match results include a 3:0 win against Aalesund with an xG of 3.94, demonstrating their strong home advantage.
Yet, Start’s recent performance includes a 1:1 draw against Sarpsborg 08 with an xG of 0.95, indicating their struggle to convert chances into goals on the road.
