Brann vs Bodo/Glimt Prediction: Second half action expected from both sides

Brann and Bodo/Glimt will settle scores at the Brann Stadion on Sunday for round 23 actions of the Norway Eliteserien. Bodo/Glimt won the last game between these sides 5-1. Can we have a repeat? Below are previews, possible starting 11, expert betting tips, and odds.

Brann

WWLDW

Brann returned to winning ways with a 2-0 win over KFUM Oslo in their last game. The two goals came in the last 8 minutes of the game when everything appeared to be heading to a draw. Niklas Castro scored the first goal in the 82nd minute, his third consecutive goal before Sander Kartum sealed the win in the 90+6th minute after spending just 7 minutes on the pitch.

Brann recorded a 2-2 draw against Sandefjord before this win and have lost two of their last 4 games. However, they are unbeaten in 8 of their last 9 games at the Brann Stadion. They sit 4th on the table with 40 points in 22 games, scoring 37 goals and conceding 27. Meanwhile, Thore Pedersen (knock injury), Martin Hellan (broken foot), Svenn Crone (groin injury), Moonga Simba (unknown), Niklas Wassberg (knee injury), and Jonas Torsvik (groin injury) are all ruled out of this game.

Bodo/Glimt

WDWWW

Bodo/Glimt recorded a 3-0 win over HamKam in their last game. Kasper Hogh scored first in the 54th minute before getting his brace 10 minutes later. Hakon Evjen added the third goal in the 68th minute. They remain unbeaten in their last 8 games in the league. They sit first on the table with 50 points in 22 games, scoring 52 goals and conceding 17. Meanwhile, Jostein Gundersen (illness), Nino Zugelj (unknown), Brice Wembangomo (unknown), Daniel Bassi (unknown), Omar Elabdellaoui (unknown), Gaute Vetti (unknown) and Syver Skeide (ACL injury) are all out of this game.

Possible Starting 11

Brann — Mathias Dyngeland, Eivind Helland, Japhet Sery Larsen, Ruben Kristiansen, Joachim Soltvedt, Sakarias Opsahl, Emil Kornvig, Felix Horn Myhre, Niklas Castro, Baard Finne, Ulrik Mathisen.

Bodo/Glimt — Nikita Haikin, Fredrik Sjoevold, Villads Nielsen, Odin Luraas Bjoertuft, Fredrik Andre Bjoerkan, Haakon Evjen, Patrick Berg, Sondre Brunstad Fet, Isak Dybvik Maeaettae, Kasper Waarts Hoegh, Jens Petter Hauge.

Expert Betting Tips

This game is going to be the most interesting clash in the Eliteserien. Both sides have been superb this season, so I expect both sides to find the back of the net in the second half. The two sides will hesitate to rush to action in the first half, but the league leaders will win. 

• Second Half: Over 1.5 for 1.62 odds
• Second Half: BTTS for 2.38 odds
• W2 for 2.30 odds