Valerenga vs BodoGlimt: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
13:00 WAT, Saturday 8 August: Valerenga v BodoGlimt in the Eliteserien, played at Intility Arena. In the table, Valerenga are 8th, upper half, on 32 points after 26 matches; BodoGlimt are 2nd (among the top four) with 62. There are 30 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Valerenga, last 5: LWWLW Their latest outing: 0–3 defeat to Ham-Kam, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. 2.2 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
BodoGlimt, last 5: DWWWW Their latest outing: 3–3 draw with Union St. Gilloise, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.7 a game lately. Defensively they have kept 5 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours BodoGlimt, collecting 2.7 points per game to 1.7 for Valerenga.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Valerenga 1.3 xG, BodoGlimt 2.2 xG – a total near 3.5. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 68% and GG at 65%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Valerenga 17%, draw 21%, BodoGlimt 62%.
GG/NG: GG (65%) at 1.44.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (68%, odds 1.35). Most likely score in line with that pick: Valerenga 1–2 BodoGlimt. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Valerenga17%fair 5.76 · @6.00
Draw21%fair 4.78 · @4.80
BodoGlimt62%fair 1.62 · @1.44
3.46Expected goals
1.27Valerenga xG
2.19BodoGlimt xG
65%Both score
68%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–210%
1–19%
0–28%
1–37%
0–17%
2–26%
From our goals model: Valerenga 1.3 – 2.2 BodoGlimt expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
BodoGlimt to win✓
62%
1.62
1.44
Double chance
BodoGlimt or draw✓
83%
1.21
1.11
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
65%
1.53
1.44
Draw no bet
BodoGlimt (draw no bet)✓
78%
1.28
–
Asian handicap
Valerenga +1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
64%
1.57
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
86%
1.17
1.10
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
68%
1.46
1.35
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
52%
1.93
1.93
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
70%
1.42
1.40
First team to score
BodoGlimt to score first✓
61%
1.63
–
Half-time result
BodoGlimt ahead at half-time✓
44%
2.27
–
Half-time / full-time
HT BodoGlimt / FT BodoGlimt✓
37%
2.67
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✓
10%
10.44
–
Recent results
Valerenga – last 6
LWWLWD
31 Jul
vs Ham-Kam
0–3
L
26 Jul
@ Brann
3–2
W
16 Jul
vs Aalesund
6–1
W
11 Jul
@ Tromso
0–4
L
4 Jul
vs Fredrikstad
3–1
W
18 Jun
@ IFK Goteborg
1–1
D
2.2Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
BodoGlimt – last 6
DWWWWW
4 Aug
@ Union St. Gilloise
3–3
D
31 Jul
vs Lillestrom
4–0
W
26 Jul
@ Sandefjord
3–0
W
22 Jul
vs Ham-Kam
3–0
W
17 Jul
vs Fredrikstad
1–0
W
12 Jul
@ KFUM Oslo
2–0
W
2.7Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
17%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Valerenga and BodoGlimt.
What is the prediction for Valerenga vs BodoGlimt?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.35.
Who will win Valerenga vs BodoGlimt?
On our numbers Valerenga have a 17% chance of winning, the draw 21% and BodoGlimt 62%.
How many goals will there be in Valerenga vs BodoGlimt?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Valerenga vs BodoGlimt?
Our predicted score is Valerenga 1–2 BodoGlimt, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Valerenga vs BodoGlimt?
Valerenga vs BodoGlimt (Eliteserien) kicks off on Saturday 8 August 2026 at 13:00 (West Africa Time) at Intility 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.
