Bodø/Glimt vs Sandefjord prediction, H2H and probable lineups — July 12, 2025
On Saturday, July 12, in Matchday 13 of the Eliteserien, Bodø/Glimt will host Sandefjord. I’m backing a bet on goals in this clash.
Interesting facts and head-to-head history
- Bodø/Glimt are winless in their last two matches.
- Bodø/Glimt have lost 2 of their last 5 home games.
- Sandefjord have lost 4 consecutive away matches.
- In 22 previous meetings between these clubs, Bodø/Glimt lead the head-to-head with 12 wins to 5.
Match preview
Bodø/Glimt have won the last two Eliteserien titles and have been the dominant force in Norwegian football in recent years. This season, the modest club even pulled off a sensational run to the Europa League semi-finals, where they were eventually defeated by Tottenham, as expected.
However, the current Eliteserien campaign has not been going as smoothly for the yellow-and-blacks. Unlike most teams, Bodø/Glimt have played only 11 matches due to rescheduling for their deep Europa League run. With 20 points from 11 games, they already trail league leaders Viking by 16 points, but the Norwegian champions still have four games in hand. In their most recent outing, Bodø/Glimt drew 1-1 with Kristiansund, after suffering a surprise 1-2 defeat to Sarpsborg.
Sandefjord have never been a powerhouse in Norwegian football, but this season is shaping up to be a real success story. With 21 points from 12 matches, the blue-and-reds currently sit fifth in the table and could well mount a challenge for a European spot.
Last time out, Sandefjord pulled off a surprise home win over Rosenborg (2-0), having previously lost to Brann (1-0) and thrashed this season’s main struggling side, Haugesund (4-0). Remarkably, Sandefjord haven’t drawn a single game all season.
Probable lineups
- Bodø/Glimt: Haikin, Shevold, Nilsen, Aleesami, Bjørkan, Evjen, Auklend, Saltnes, Blomberg, Høgh, Hauge
- Sandefjord: Gadaya, Pedersen, Smailovic, Kristiansen, Chen, Dzabic, Ottosson, Merk, Patoulidis, Tibell, Sigurdarson
Bodø/Glimt vs Sandefjord prediction
It’s clear that Bodø/Glimt are the favorites here, but they’ve been having real defensive struggles lately. My bet is that both teams will find the net in this match.
