Bodø/Glimt is preparing for an exciting match against Start on April 30, 2026, following a crucial three-pointer away to Lillestrøm last weekend. This victory has undoubtedly boosted morale within the Bodø/Glimt camp ahead of their next challenges in the Eliteserien. The game against Lillestrøm was balanced, but Glimt secured the win with goals late in the first and early in the second half, effectively ruining Lillestrøm's game plan.

Ahead of the clash with Start, Bodø/Glimt will have to manage without midfielders Saltnes (1/0) and Riisnaes, both of whom are out for the hosts. Despite these absences, Glimt is expected to maintain their offensive style, especially at home where they have proven to be very strong.

Start, on the other hand, comes from a 2:1 defeat away to HamKam last Sunday afternoon, where they were set as underdogs. Although they took the lead in the 47th minute via Schulze, it was not enough, as HamKam overran them in the last twenty minutes of the match. Start also faces injury problems, with goalkeeper Torkildsen and midfielder Mvoue (1/0) out. Defenders Norheim (4/0), Tonnesen (5/0), and Ujkani are also doubtful.

A victory for Bodø/Glimt seems hardly questionable in this fixture, especially considering Start's defensive challenges and Glimt's offensive strength. A high-scoring game is expected, with the hosts alone capable of scoring four or more goals. The attacking xG strongly leans towards many goals, with a combined xG of 4.62 (Bodø/Glimt 3.75 at home, Start 0.87 away).

Statistics support the expectation of goals. Bodø/Glimt has a strong attacking xG profile at home (3.75 vs 0.87 for Start away), and "Over 2.5 goals" is priced at 1.20. Interestingly, four of Bodø/Glimt's last five matches in the Eliteserien ended with only one team scoring (BTTS NO at 1.80), while five of Start's last six matches in the Eliteserien ended with both teams scoring (BTTS at 1.95). This indicates a potential contrast in the match dynamic.

With Bodø/Glimt's recent form and offensive capacity, combined with Start's defensive vulnerabilities and injury problems, everything points towards a clear home victory. Despite Glimt having had matches where only one team scores, the combined xG and Start's tendency for BTTS suggest that this match could break the pattern and offer many goals.