KFUM Oslo vs Bodo/Glimt Preview
KFUM Oslo lost both of their pre-season friendlies and Bodo/Glimt are a strong side. Kasper Hogh is in top scoring form and can fire Bodo/Glimt to a comfortable Eliteserien victory.
5 Goals in 6 for Hogh
- Bodo/Glimt have won 5 of their last 6 games.
- Bodo/Glimt have seen over 3.5 goals in 7 consecutive matches.
- Bodo/Glimt’s Kasper Hogh has scored 6 goals in his last 5 games.
H2H - Bodo/Glimt Unbeaten
Bodo/Glimt have a 3-0 advantage against KFUM Oslo in five meetings with two draws.
KFUM Oslo Lose a Lot
KFUM Oslo are one point above the Eliteserien's relegation zone after struggling for recent form. Jorgen Isnes’ side are winless in 11 of their last 13 in all competitions, losing seven.
The capital-based side lost both of their mid-season friendlies. That run started with a 5-1 loss at Molde, where Oslo trailed 3-0 after 37 minutes.
KFUM also lost 2-0 against Danish second-tier side Vendsyssel. Isnes’ team conceded either side of half time and couldn't respond.
Bodo/Glimt Dominate Matches
Kjetil Knutsen’s Bodo/Glimt are third in the Norwegian Eliteserien and have won seven of their 11 matches this season. Kasper Hogh is the league's leading scorer with seven goals in 10 appearances.
Glimt were on a three-match winning streak in the league and scored 12 goals. That run ended with a 2-2 draw at Rosenborg.
Bodo/Glimt won their two mid-season friendlies. They thrashed Molde 4-1 away and Hogh scored in that game.
The Arctic side also beat Start 4-0 on Saturday. Fredrik Sjovold scored a brace and Hogh and Andreas Helmersen also found the net.
Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News
KFUM Oslo (3-4-3): Emil Odegaard; Daniel Schneider, Fredrik Berglie, Eirik Saunes, Hakon Hoseth, Martin Vinjor; Robin Rasch, David Hickson; Magnus Grodem, Bilal Njie, Teodor Haltvik
Midfielder Magnus Eikrem is injured and unlikely to feature.
Left back Jonas Lange Hjorth is unavailable due to injury.
Bodo/Glimt (4-3-3): Nikita Haikin; Isak Maatta, Haitam Aleesami, Odin Bjortuft, Fredrik Sjovold; Sondre Auklend, Hakon Evjen, Anders Klynge; Daniel Bassi, Kasper Hogh, Ole Blomberg
Defender Fredrik Bjorkan, forward Jens Hauge and midfielder Patrick Berg are on international duty.
Midfielder Magnus Riisnaes is an injury doubt after missing the Start friendly.
Attacker August Mikkelsen is ruled out and midfielder Ulrik Saltnes has a groin injury.