Haugesund vs Bodo Glimt Predictions

Haugesund vs Bodo Glimt Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews in Norway’s Eliteserien. Bottom-placed FK Haugesund host Bodo/Glimt at Haugesund Sparebank Arena on Sunday in their 10th Eliteserien match, aiming to upset the title contenders and revive their season. Read on for our free predictions and tips.

Norwegian Eliteserien | Jun 1 2025 at 4:00 pm UK at Haugesund Stadion

Haugesund vs Bodo Glimt Predictions

Will Bodo/Glimt Rebound or Are Haugesund Destined to Sink Further?

• Defensive Collapse: Haugesund have conceded 16 goals in their last six games, including 11 in just four home matches—a record that screams vulnerability.
• Leaky Visitors Too: Bodo/Glimt have managed just one clean sheet in their last six matches, conceding 12 goals during that period, so a clean sheet isn’t guaranteed.
• Head-to-Head Edge: Glimt are unbeaten in their last 12 games against Haugesund, winning eight, including a 4-2 result in the most recent meeting.

Best Bet for Haugesund vs Bodo Glimt

Sunday’s showdown at Haugesund Sparebank Arena feels less like a routine league fixture and more like a live experiment in crisis management. One side is spiralling out of control, the other is wobbling uncomfortably after a fall from their lofty pedestal. FK Haugesund, hopelessly rooted to the foot of the Eliteserien table, host a Bodo/Glimt outfit that, despite sitting in sixth, have been dishing out points like free samples. And while it might look like a mismatch on paper, things on the pitch rarely follow the script—especially when both teams are battling their own demons.

For Haugesund, everything that could go wrong has already happened. They’ve lost six on the bounce, shipped 16 goals in that run, and scored just four. Following their lifeless 2-0 loss to Brann, the board finally ran out of patience and gave Sancheev Manoharan his marching orders, along with his assistant. The managerial vacuum adds another layer of chaos for a club that’s already seven points off automatic safety and five adrift of the relegation play-off place. That’s not a hill to climb—it’s a cliff.

If there’s a glimmer of optimism, it comes from the idea that things can’t get much worse. Or can they? In front of their own fans, Haugesund have been no better, losing three out of four and scoring just once. With Ilir Kukleci and Jasper Silva Torkildsen unavailable, the defence will likely be cobbled together once again. The question isn’t whether they’ll concede—it’s how many.

Best Bet: Bodo/Glimt to Win & Over 2.5 Goals

Here at BettingTips4You.com, we don’t offer a buffet of bets that leave you second-guessing. One match, one bet. That’s our mantra. And for this encounter, the Best Bet is Bodo/Glimt to Win and Over 2.5 Goals.

There’s every reason to expect an open game—though perhaps not in the way Haugesund would prefer. Bodo/Glimt may not be flying high, but they have enough firepower and quality to expose a side in disarray. Despite their recent slip-ups, Knutsen’s side were leading Viking before going down to ten men, and even then, they still managed to pose a threat. That attacking spirit remains intact, even if the results don’t show it just yet.

With Kasper Hogh and Jens Petter Hauge expected to start up front, and support from creative sparks like Hakon Evjen and Patrick Berg, Glimt should have little trouble unlocking the leakiest defence in the league. Let’s not ignore the fact that Haugesund have let in an average of 2.75 goals per home game. That’s less of a defence and more of an open door policy.

Even with Jostein Gundersen suspended, Bodo/Glimt’s backline should cope against a Haugesund side that have failed to score in three of their last four at home. That being said, there’s always the chance of a consolation goal in these sorts of fixtures, especially with Glimt’s recent lack of clean sheets. So don’t be surprised if Haugesund nick one in a game that’s already beyond them.

Here’s what BettingTips4You.com expert Herrin Kendrick had to say:

“Despite Bodo/Glimt’s dip, this is the perfect fixture to bounce back. Haugesund are short on ideas, leadership, and form—and that’s a dangerous mix. Expect goals and an away win.”

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Correct Score Prediction: FK Haugesund 1-3 Bodo/Glimt

It’s difficult to see Haugesund keeping Glimt out for long, and the visitors should find enough chances to get themselves ahead early. The hosts might get on the scoresheet with a moment of chaos or luck, but anything more than that would be a surprise. A 3-1 away win feels just about right, offering Glimt a chance to restore a bit of lost confidence without entirely masking their current issues.

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