- In better overall form, FK Bodø/Glimt have won three and lost two of their last five league games.
- Kristiansund BK have won just one, drawn one and lost three of their last five Eliteserien 2025 fixtures.
Odds-against hosts could be worth opposing
A more useful away form line of two wins, one draw and just one defeat from four away fixtures in Eliteserien 2025 means that odds-against favourites Kristiansund BK could be opposed when they face an FK Bodø/Glimt side that will be looking to take all three points on Saturday. In this Kristiansund BK vs FK Bodo Glimt prediction, we analyze the recent form and suggest that the visitors might have the upper hand.
Bodø/Glimt boss Kjetil Knutsen has overseen a very similar points-per-game ratio since his appointment in July 2022 and has kept the club in the Norwegian title race. BK’s boss Amund Skiri has had the same effect since taking the reins in August 2023, but the visitors sit fifth in the table with 19 points from ten games and a superior points-per-game record to Skiri’s team, who are ninth after 13.
Kristiansund have been in mixed form, but thrashed Rosenborg BK 4-1 at home and were held to a 0-0 draw by Haugesund on their next away assignment.
Bodø/Glimt thrashed SK Brann Bergen 3-0, but then slipped to a 1-2 home loss to Sarpsborg 08 in their most recent game.
This Kristiansund BK vs FK Bodo Glimt preview aims to highlight both teams' potential and their recent performances heading into the fixture.
Backing goals could be profitable
The contrast in playing philosophies between these two clubs could make for an interesting game of chess on the field on Saturday as Glimt look to smother the hosts and take control of proceedings. According to our Kristiansund BK vs FK Bodo Glimt prediction, Glimt's high press and attacking strategy may expose Kristiansund’s defense.
Kristiansund are a more traditional, direct side that lack the structure of Glimt and are happy to leave the ball open for their forwards to run onto. We should see an end-to-end game and lots of chances, but BK are prone to defensive lapses that could be exploited by Glimt’s pressing and patient offensive tactics.
For those following Kristiansund BK vs FK Bodo Glimt betting tips, it's worth noting that the Kristiansund BK vs FK Bodo Glimt odds slightly favor the visitors, reflecting their stronger recent form. Backing Both Teams to Score looks a good value play for this game, while the superior recent form, head-to-head and away record of Bodø/Glimt should be enough for them to nick the game against a host side that failed to win the previous home meeting between the clubs.
