Bodo/Glimt vs Lillestrøm – News and Probable Lineups

Looking to maintain their lead in the Norwegian Eliteserien standings, Bodo/Glimt is set to host Lillestrom at Aspmyra Stadion on Friday.

The home team has climbed to the top of the league after winning four consecutive matches, whereas their opponents are currently in fourth place, trailing by 10 points following a recent loss.

Match overview

Bodo/Glimt returns to action in the Eliteserien on Friday, eager to continue their impressive form as they aim to reclaim the title they last clinched in 2024.

Having finished just one point shy of the top in their defending season of 2025, Kjetil Knutsen’s squad has started the new season strongly, currently holding the top spot with 31 points from 15 matches, boasting 11 wins and only two losses.

They have performed exceptionally well at both ends of the pitch, having scored a league-leading 37 goals while conceding only 11, and the Superlaget has maintained a perfect record since the summer break, winning all four matches without allowing a single goal.

After victories against KFUM Oslo, Fredrikstad, and HamKam, they secured a 3-0 win over Sandefjord last weekend, taking an early lead through Ola Brynhildsen, followed by late goals from Jens Petter Hauge and Mikkel Bro Hansen.

With only a single point advantage over second-placed Viking but having played one match more, Bodo/Glimt will look to extend their winning streak in the upcoming weeks and establish a comfortable lead for the first time this season.

Meanwhile, Lillestrom is looking to return to winning ways to enhance their own position near the top of the table after a setback in their last outing.

Having gained promotion back to the Eliteserien in 2025, Lillestrom has had a promising start to 2026, currently holding fourth place with 25 points from 14 matches, including eight victories.

This success is mainly attributed to a strong away record, as the Kanarifugla have won four and lost two of their seven league matches played away from home, ranking just behind the top two teams in away performance. Their latest away match resulted in a 2-0 win over Fredrikstad after the mid-season break.

A subsequent home match against KFUM Oslo also ended in victory, but they stumbled in their most recent game, where they hosted Viking and suffered a 2-1 defeat, unable to equalize after Lars Ranger reduced the deficit following first-half goals from Kristoffer Askildsen and Peter Christiansen.

Despite being six points off third-placed Tromso with a game in hand, Lillestrom will strive to get back on course and secure a notable win on the road in Friday’s match.

Team News

Bodo/Glimt will be without August Mikkelsen due to an ongoing injury, while Hakon Evjen will also miss the match after his substitute appearance was cut short last time.

Knutsen is likely to utilize a similar starting XI from the previous week’s 3-0 win, although Jens Petter Hauge and 17-year-old Mikkel Bro Hansen may push for starting roles after their impact from the bench.

Top scorer Kasper Hogh recently transferred to Celtic, leaving Ole Blomberg and Andreas Helmersen to lead the front line against Sandefjord, and they are expected to keep their positions while Sondre Brunstad Fet pairs with crucial player Patrick Berg in midfield.

Lillestrom is missing Camil Jebara, Eric Kitolano, and Linus Alperud, as all three are currently sidelined with injuries.

Veteran forward Thomas Lehne Olsen aims to continue spearheading the attack, facing competition from Fredrik Gulbrandsen and new recruit Gustav Nordh, while Felix Va has tallied five goals and five assists from the wing this season.

Markus Karlsbakk is another vital contributor with four goals in the Eliteserien this season, following a strong campaign last time with 13 goals and 14 assists during their promotion year, while Ylldren Ibrahimaj remains an essential part of the deeper midfield role.

Bodo/Glimt probable starting XI:

Haikin; Sjovold, Bjortuft, Gundersen, Maatta; Berg, Bold; Hauge, Brynhildsen; Helmersen, Blomberg

Lillestrom probable starting XI:

Dahlberg; Ranger, Garnas, Gabrielsen, Elkaer; Ibrahimaj; Nordh, Karlsbakk, Nyheim, Va; Gulbrandsen

Bodo/Glimt seems to have hit their stride since the summer break in their quest for the top position, and while Lillestrom has shown resilience on the road this season, Knutsen’s team appears to have the edge in quality and could secure a fifth consecutive league victory.