- IK Start Kristiansand have won none of their 3 home games in Eliteserien 2026, drawing all three.
- Bodo Glimt have won two, drawn one, and lost one of their four away games in the Eliteserien 2026.
Bodo Glimt can overcome a stubborn Start at home
IK Start Kristiansand have earned a reputation for being stubborn, stubborn opponents in the Norwegian Eliteserien 2026 this season as manager Azar Karadas tries to keep his team in the division. His 3-5-2 formation is compact, strong defensively and very difficult to break down. When Start do get possession they look to counter attack and play direct football, or to exploit set-pieces, a tactic that has earned them 4 points in their 8 games so far. This IK Start Kristiansand vs FK Bodo Glimt prediction is made more intriguing by Start's defensive solidity and direct approach.
Start are currently sitting 15th in the 16 team league having earned just 4 points from 8 games in the 2026 campaign, with the last 5 reading, 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats, and their most recent games including a 5-0 away loss to Bodo Glimt, 1-1 draw with Tromsoe and a 6-3 loss to Viking.
Bodo Glimt is a young, dynamic and high-performing club in Norway, with manager Kjetil Knutsen’s high-tempo, attacking approach and tactical flexibility ensuring the club stays strong in the top flight season after season. His team have won 4 of their last 5 in all competitions, losing only 1-0 to Molde FK in Eliteserien 2026 last time out, but they bounced back with a win in a penalty shootout against SK Brann Bergen in the NM Cup after a 2-2 draw.
Bodo Glimt are the best team on paper
On paper, Bodo Glimt have the best of the form in this one with 13 points from 7 Eliteserien games, sitting 4th in the table, and there is a gulf in talent between the two sides. The IK Start Kristiansand vs FK Bodo Glimt prediction is heavily influenced by Bodo Glimt’s dominant 5-0 victory in their previous meeting just two weeks ago in Eliteserien 2026.
Bodo Glimt are clear favourites at 1.25 and there is nothing to suggest that Start will break that trend on Wednesday. Their away form is sound, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat from 4, but fixture congestion may be a factor with players potentially fatigued from the game against SK Brann. They are, however, a very good football team and should have the quality to win this game.
This IK Start Kristiansand vs FK Bodo Glimt preview considers the defensive strengths of Start at home, where they have drawn all 3 games and conceded just 1.00 goals per game in the Eliteserien 2026, while Bodo Glimt have scored and conceded 1.50 goals per away game in the same competition. As such, the IK Start Kristiansand vs FK Bodo Glimt betting tips point towards Over 2.5 goals at 1.31 and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.71, as both sides have conceded a goal a game in the last few weeks.
Kasper Waarts Hoegh is in good form for Bodo Glimt, scoring 3 of their last 8 goals in the previous 5 matches, while Tom Strannegaard has been Start’s creative spark, providing assists for 3 of his side’s last 3 goals in the same time frame.
