Liam Duckstein
Bodo Glimt and Kristiansand meet again on July 4, 2026, this time in a pre-season friendly at Brann Stadion in Bergen. The two Norwegian sides have already crossed paths twice in the 2026 Eliteserien, and Bodo Glimt dominated both encounters without breaking a sweat. Coach Kjetil Knutsen’s side beat Kristiansand 5-0 just weeks ago, so the gap in quality is no secret heading into this fixture.
Bodo Glimt carry an 82% win rate across 22 matches this year, compared to Kristiansand’s 18% from 17 outings. The class difference is stark. One player to watch for Bodo Glimt is whoever leads the press from midfield, as the team consistently presses high and creates chaos in transition. On the Kristiansand side, coach Azar Karadas will need his most experienced forward to create something from very limited possession, given how badly the team struggles against top Norwegian opposition.
Hot stat: Bodo Glimt have scored at least four goals in four of their last five matches, including a 7-5 thriller against Brann and a 5-0 demolition of this exact Kristiansand side. They are producing goals at a remarkable rate right now.
| 🏆 Tournament: | International Club Friendly 2026, July Phase |
| 🏟 Venue: | Brann Stadion, Bergen |
| 🗓️ Date: | 04.07.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 16:00 CEST |
Bodo Glimt vs Kristiansand Prediction
The head-to-head record tells you everything you need to know. Bodo Glimt beat Kristiansand 5-0 and 4-1 in their two Eliteserien meetings in 2026, with bookmakers giving Bodo Glimt an 84% win probability in the second of those fixtures. Kristiansand have not shown any sign of being able to compete at this level, and a friendly setting is unlikely to change that dynamic.
We predict Bodo Glimt to win this match comfortably. The value bet here is Bodo Glimt on the Asian handicap, given that they have covered large margins in both previous meetings. A high-scoring game also looks probable. Bodo Glimt’s last five results include multiple high-goal outputs, and Kristiansand have conceded freely against stronger opposition, letting in six goals across two league meetings with this very opponent.
Kristiansand’s recent form shows a pattern of losses and narrow draws, with their only wins coming against sides ranked far below Bodo Glimt’s level. Their 3-6 loss to Viking and 0-5 defeat to Bodo Glimt in the league are the clearest indicators of what to expect here. Bodo Glimt’s high-tempo, direct style creates problems even for organized defenses, and Kristiansand have not shown that level of defensive organization this season.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | Bodo Glimt to Win & Over 3.5 Goals |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Over 3.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | Yes |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Over 8.5 |
Team Analysis
Bodo Glimt arrive in excellent shape. Their only match in the last 30 days ended in a 4-1 win over Molde, a side ranked 377th in the world. Before that, they put five past Tromso without reply and seven past Brann in a wild 7-5 contest. The one blemish in recent form was a 0-1 home loss to Molde earlier in May, but they have bounced back decisively. Their form string reads showing consistent winning momentum. Knutsen’s side appear sharp and confident going into this friendly.
Kristiansand’s recent record paints a very different picture. Their last five matches include losses to Viking (3-6) and Bodo Glimt (0-5), a draw with Tromso (1-1), a defeat to HamKam (1-2), and a draw with Molde (1-1). They have managed just one win in that stretch, and their overall form string of shows a team that cannot string results together. They score occasionally but concede in bunches against better opposition. This friendly gives Karadas a chance to experiment, but the structural problems run deep.
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Possible Starting Lineups
Bodo Glimt Possible Starting Eleven
- GK: Nikita Haikin
- DF: Brice Wembangomo, Alfons Sampsted, Lasse Nordas, Marius Lode
- MF: Sondre Sorli, Ulrik Saltnes, Amahl Pellegrino
- FW: Kasper Hogh, Erik Botheim, Albert Gronbaek
Knutsen typically sets his side up in a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 shape, pressing aggressively from the front and using wide attackers to stretch defenses. In a friendly context, rotation is expected, but the core structure should remain recognizable. Amahl Pellegrino and Erik Botheim are the names to watch in attack, as both have been involved heavily in recent high-scoring performances. The wide areas will be key for creating overloads against Kristiansand’s narrow defensive shape.
Detailed roster data for Kristiansand was not available in the provided stats. Karadas has tended to use a compact 4-4-2 or 4-2-3-1 block, looking to stay organized and hit on the counter. Given their limited squad depth and poor results against top-tier Norwegian sides this season, this friendly is perhaps more of a developmental exercise than a genuine competitive test. No individual Kristiansand player has stood out enough in available data to warrant a specific mention.
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Kristiansand. Source: Official Facebook. Edited photo
TipsGG Match Prediction
Bodo Glimt have beaten Kristiansand twice in 2026 by a combined score of 9-1. Their form is strong, their scoring output is high, and they are playing at a neutral venue with no travel disadvantage. Kristiansand have lost nine of their last fourteen matches and have yet to play a single game in July entering this fixture.
We predict a convincing Bodo Glimt win, with goals coming at both ends given how open Kristiansand tend to be when chasing the game. The best bet is Bodo Glimt to win and over 3.5 total goals. Both teams to score also looks likely, as Kristiansand have found the net in three of their last five matches despite losing heavily. A corner line of over 8.5 makes sense too, given Bodo Glimt’s attacking width and tendency to dominate possession against weaker sides.
