Start vs BodoGlimt: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Wednesday 20 May the Eliteserien brings Start against BodoGlimt at Sparebanken Sør Arena. Kick-off: 17:00 WAT. In the table, Start are 16th, in the drop zone, on 19 points after 26 matches; BodoGlimt are 2nd (among the top four) with 62. There are 43 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Start, last 5: LDLLL Their latest outing: 0–5 defeat to BodoGlimt, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
BodoGlimt, last 5: LWDDW Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Molde, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Momentum favours BodoGlimt, collecting 1.3 points per game to 0.2 for Start.
Head to head
When they last met (30 Apr 2026) it ended BodoGlimt 5–0 Start.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Start 1.0 xG, BodoGlimt 2.5 xG – a total near 3.5. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 70% and GG at 60%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Start 12%, draw 16%, BodoGlimt 73%.
GG/NG: GG (60%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (70%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Start 1–2 BodoGlimt. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Start12%fair 8.68 · @13.00
Draw16%fair 6.28 · @6.50
BodoGlimt73%fair 1.38 · @1.20
3.49Expected goals
0.96Start xG
2.53BodoGlimt xG
60%Both score
70%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–210%
1–29%
0–38%
1–38%
0–18%
1–17%
From our goals model: Start 1.0 – 2.5 BodoGlimt expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Start vs BodoGlimt?
On our numbers Start have a 12% chance of winning, the draw 16% and BodoGlimt 73%.
How many goals will there be in Start vs BodoGlimt?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 70% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Start vs BodoGlimt?
Our predicted score is Start 1–2 BodoGlimt, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Start vs BodoGlimt?
Start vs BodoGlimt (Eliteserien) kicks off on Wednesday 20 May 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time) at Sparebanken Sør Arena.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
