Kristiansund - Bodø/Glimt prediction, H2H and probable lineups - 5.07.2025
One of the matches of the 12th round of the Norwegian championship will see Kristiansund face Bodø/Glimt on July 5 at Kristiansund Stadion. I suggest betting on goals in this clash, considering both teams' defensive instability and the visitors' high attacking potential.
Match preview
Kristiansund's season has been a mixed bag: the team sits 9th with 17 points after 12 rounds, alternating between impressive and disappointing stretches. Amund Skiri's men drew 0-0 with Haugesund last time out, but before that, they showed great scoring form—netting 13 goals in five matches. Defensive issues persist, however: in that same period, they conceded 11 goals.
At home, Kristiansund have also struggled—three defeats in their last four matches at Kristiansund Stadion hardly inspire confidence. Their record against Bodø/Glimt is particularly poor: 11 straight losses, including conceding at least four goals in each of the last three meetings. Despite some progress in attack, expecting a miracle from the hosts would be naive.
Bodø/Glimt remain in the title hunt despite currently sitting fifth and trailing leaders Viking by 14 points. They have four games in hand—potentially enough to put them back in the championship race. Kjetil Knutsen's side lost their last match at home to Sarpsborg (1-2) despite firing 29 shots at goal, but prior to that, they had notched up three convincing wins, scoring 11 goals in those games.
The team boasts the league's best defense (10 goals conceded), though their away form leaves much to be desired—three defeats in their last four outings. Still, they have the firepower to compensate: the Høgh-Hauge duo is in fine form, while the midfield, led by Patrick Berg and Håkon Evjen, provides both quality ball control and creativity.
Probable lineups
- Kristiansund: Skjærstein, Hoffmann, Olsen, Ulvestad, Rakneberg, Edegoor, Igor, Alte, Korlu, Ndur, Isah
- Bodø/Glimt: Haikin, Sjøvold, Bjørtuft, Aleesami, Bjørkan, Blomberg, Evjen, Berg, Saltnes, Høgh, Hauge
Match facts and head-to-head
- Bodø/Glimt have beaten Kristiansund in each of their last 11 encounters.
- Kristiansund have lost three of their last four home games in the Eliteserien.
- Bodø/Glimt have the league's best defence with just 10 goals conceded.
Prediction
Despite their shaky away form, Bodø/Glimt remain clear favourites given their squad depth, motivation, and Kristiansund's disastrous head-to-head record. Expect an open game with plenty of goals and another triumph for the visitors. Our pick: "Total over 3.0" at odds of 1.60.
