Start, a recent opponent for Sarpsborg 08, faces a tough challenge as they meet Bodø/Glimt on April 30, 2026. After drawing 1:1 against Sarpsborg 08 away, Start is coming off a 2:1 defeat to HamKam, putting pressure on the team before facing a strong Bodø/Glimt side.

Bodø/Glimt showed impressive strength last weekend with an important three-pointer away to Lillestrøm, a victory that undoubtedly boosted their morale. The game itself looked rather balanced, but Glimt scored late in the first and early in the second half, ruining Lillestrøm's game plan. Midfielders Saltnes (1/0) and Riisnaes are out for the hosts.

Start, who recently drew 1:1 against Sarpsborg 08, struggled as expected away to HamKam. Despite taking the lead in the 47th minute via Schulze, it was simply too little as HamKam overran them in the last twenty minutes. Goalkeeper Torkildsen and midfielder Mvoue (1/0) remain out. Defenders Norheim (4/0), Tonnesen (5/0) and Ujkani are doubtful.

A victory for Bodø/Glimt doesn't come as much of a question mark here, and Start knows that passivity won't yield results. Goals are expected in this one, with the hosts alone capable of scoring four or more. The combined expected goals (xG) is 4.62, with Bodø/Glimt at 3.75 at home and Start at 0.87 away.

Historically, matches between Bodø/Glimt and Start have been varied. Recent encounters include a 1:1 draw (02-12-20), a 6:0 victory for Bodø/Glimt (22-08-20), and a 1:2 win for Start (23-09-18). The odds clearly point towards a home win for Bodø/Glimt.

With Bodø/Glimt's strong attacking xG profile at home (3.75) and Start's lower xG away (0.87), a high-scoring match is anticipated. Four of Bodø/Glimt's last five matches in Eliteserien ended with only one team scoring, while five of Start's last six matches ended with BTTS (both teams to score). This creates an interesting dynamic for the upcoming clash.