On July 27th at 22:00, the Norwegian Eliteserien will host a match in round 16, with KFUM Oslo hosting Bodø/Glimt.
Oslo has recorded a 5-6-4 record in the first 15 games, accumulating 21 points and currently sitting in 6th place on the table. They are 7 points behind the European qualification zone and only 4 points ahead of the relegation zone. This year, the Norwegian Eliteserien will see a thrilling battle for survival, as the teams from 6th place onwards are in the relegation zone. For the newly promoted Oslo, this match is crucial to secure points and avoid falling into the relegation battle.
The team has struggled to find their first home win this season, with a 4-3-0 record in their first 7 home games, earning only 4 points which ranks them last among all teams. They have only scored 7 goals and conceded 13 in these 7 games. In contrast, their 5-2-1 away record is truly impressive, making them a “home-field disadvantage” team in the Norwegian Eliteserien this season.
In recent matches, Oslo has performed remarkably well. In round 14, they defeated Tromsø 2-1, followed by a 3-2 victory over the strong Molde team in the previous round. This two-game winning streak, especially against top-3 teams, has boosted their morale. Facing Bodø/Glimt, the league leaders, they have gained ample confidence.
Bodø/Glimt has been extremely strong this season, achieving a 11-3-2 record with 36 points, topping the Norwegian Eliteserien table. They have a 6-point lead over second-placed Brann and an 8-point lead over third-place, making them the frontrunners for the league title if they maintain this form.
In their 8 away games this season, the team has recorded 6 wins and 2 losses, ranking first among all teams in away performance. They have scored 18 goals in these 8 games, showcasing excellent offensive prowess. Defensively, they have also performed well, conceding only 7 goals. However, this team is not invincible. In their two previous losses, they lost to opponents who employed a similar counter-attack strategy. This match will likely see the opponent play this way, so Bodø/Glimt needs to find a way to counter it.
The team ended their 5-game unbeaten streak with a 1-2 defeat to Sandnes Ulf in round 14. However, they bounced back in the previous round with a 3-1 victory over Odd, hoping to embark on a new winning streak to maintain their advantage on the table.
The two teams have only faced each other once historically, in the first meeting this season, where Oslo held the formidable Bodø/Glimt to a 2-2 draw away from home. This shows how Oslo’s tactics neutralized Bodø/Glimt’s performance. Now back on their home pitch, will Oslo manage to secure their first win of the season?
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