The current campaign has thrown up plenty of challenges for both Rosenborg and Bodø/Glimt yet the hosts find themselves in deeper trouble as they head into the international break. With only eight points collected from ten rounds Rosenborg sit inside the direct relegation places and the pause could not have come at a better time for a side that has looked short on confidence. The two most recent outings ended in narrow defeats against fellow strugglers Aalesund and KFUM and those results have left the squad staring at a mountain to climb over the remaining nineteen fixtures. Bodø/Glimt on the other hand sit third and trail leaders Viking by five points but they have already lifted the Norwegian Cup after beating Brann on penalties which has given the squad a timely boost.
Team Form
Rosenborg enter this fixture on the back of a worrying run that has seen them leak goals at both ends of the pitch. The attack has struggled to create clear chances while the defence has looked disorganised against teams that press high. In contrast Bodø/Glimt have found their rhythm in recent weeks and posted three straight league wins during which their forwards have netted twelve times. The visitors also possess greater depth on the bench and that could prove decisive over ninety minutes on a tricky away day.
- Rosenborg have won just two of their last ten league outings
- Bodø/Glimt average 2.8 goals per game in their current streak
- Head to head record shows Bodø/Glimt unbeaten in the last four visits to this ground
Tactical Analysis
Expect Bodø/Glimt to dominate possession and use the width to stretch a Rosenborg side that often sits deep. Their quick transitions through midfield have been a standout feature lately and the pacey forwards will look to exploit any gaps left by tiring legs. Rosenborg will likely rely on set pieces and long balls to their target man yet the lack of a clinical finisher has hurt them repeatedly this season. The visitors defensive organisation has also improved and they rarely concede cheap goals when leading.
Betting Proposal
Given the gap in current form and the home side fragile confidence the most attractive angle lies with the away team covering a one goal margin. Bodø/Glimt are well equipped to secure a comfortable victory and the handicap of minus one on the visitors at odds of 1.85 stands out as the strongest play for the weekend.
