Viking vs Bodo/Glimt - Eliteserien

The Eliteserien returns to the home ground on April 11, 2026, where Viking and Bodo/Glimt will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Real have been keen to sign the Spain captain from Manchester City, but they now face competition from Barcelona for the 30-year-old, who has a year remaining on his contract at the Etihad.

In the Eliteserien table, Viking currently occupy 2nd and Bodo/Glimt sit 1st, and the context adds genuine weight to what is already an intriguing fixture. Confidence is coursing through the home camp, with WDWLW in their last five and a season win rate of 75% underscoring their momentum. The visitors arrive in confident mood, their recent run of LWWWD backed by a season win rate of 80%. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — Viking average 2.55 per game to Bodo/Glimt's 2.6, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. Their 3-0 win over Nice takes them up to second spot in the fledgling Ligue 1 table.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. Viking may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Bodo/Glimt have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. There is interest in adding another forward player who can play in one of those wide No 10 roles behind the striker in the 3-4-2-1 formation that Sage is expected to continue with at Selhurst Park.

The fixture boasts genuine star quality. With Amin Chiakha topping the Eliteserien scoring charts at 12 goals, the stage is set for the kind of individual brilliance that can swing a contest. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. Real Madrid are expected to make an offer for Manchester City midfielder Rodri.

The fixture has the feel of a coin-flip, and picking a winner with any conviction would require a braver pundit than most. Bodo/Glimt look well-equipped to take the points on the road, with a 3-4 victory well within their reach. With positions in the Eliteserien table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. Important qualities given that Bournemouth will expect him to be proactive.