Eagles in Norway
Besiktas Istanbul will be making a guest appearance in Norway on the sixth matchday of the Europa League, where they will face the home-strong FK Bodö/Glimt. The bookmakers consider the hosts from the north to be favorites. However, Besiktas should not be underestimated. The eagles surprisingly took three points from Lyon. Our Bodö/Glimt vs. Besiktas betting tip is for a high-scoring match.
There is enough offensive power on the side of the Scandinavians for a match like this. Bodö/Glimt already delivered an offensive spectacle at Old Trafford against Man United and only just missed out on a point. It is quite possible that their qualities in attacking play will also be evident against Besiktas. After all, it is not the first meeting between the two clubs.
Bodö/Glimt and Besiktas have met four times. In three of these four matches, bets on “both score” paid off, which is why the Bodö/Glimt vs. Besiktas predictions on “both score” only yield odds of up to 1.50. If you want to place a bet on this this time as well, you can use the Betano sports betting service. On the one hand, the provider offers new customers a freebet of around €20, and on the other, the Betano app offers extremely practical and intuitive access.
Bodö/Glimt – statistics & current form
FK Bodö/Glimt are in 17th place in the Europa League after five matchdays with a record of 2-1-2. Both defeats came on the last two matchdays. Bodö/Glimt not only lost the away game against Manchester United, but also lost at home to Qarabag FK.
The Scandinavians are now seeking redemption against Besiktas. Home advantage comes at a convenient time. Glimt have not lost in their last two home games against the “Kara Kartal”. The last time BJK visited the Scandinavians’ stadium, the home side from the far north even managed to celebrate a 3-1 victory.
It is not out of the question that the Norwegian champions will score three times against Besiktas this time either. The Scandinavians have won 11 of their last 14 competitive matches at home, giving them plenty of confidence. It is quite possible that they will extend their lead against BJK.
Next offensive fireworks from Glimt?
Judging by the Scandinavians’ recent results, a high-scoring match against Besiktas is an obvious conclusion. FK Bodö/Glimt have scored a total of 11 goals in their last four matches – an average of almost three goals per match. The Norwegian champions even scored two goals against Man United.
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Head coach Kjetil Knutsen has to do without at least four players due to injury. No major changes are expected at Bodö/Glimt compared to the starting lineup that played against Lilleström in the Eliteserien season finale.
Besiktas – Statistics & current form
After the dismissal of Giovanni van Bronckhorst, it remains uncertain who will take over as successor to the vacant coaching position at the “Kara Kartal”. For the time being, Besiktas is using the youth coach Serdar Topraktepe as an interim solution. Under his leadership, there was recently a draw against Hatayspor and a victory against Fenerbahce.
Particularly commendable was the victory against Fenerbahce. The black and whites beat the favored city rivals 1-0. For the first time since the ninth matchday, Besiktas picked up three points in the Turkish top flight. Before the next league game against Adana, the focus is now on the upcoming European Cup game.
The Turks are considered underdogs when they visit FK Bodö/Glimt. The black and whites have won two of five matches in the current competition. With a record of 2-0-3, BJK is in 22nd place in the table and is still in danger of missing out on the playoffs.
Can the Eagles surprise in Norway?
In these five league games in the new Europa League tournament format, Besiktas Istanbul conceded a total of 11 goals – an average of more than two goals per game. This included a game against Maccabi Tel Aviv, which Besiktas lost 3-1 on neutral ground.
It is quite possible that the defense will also be shown up against Bodö/Glimt. At least one goal against is also likely this time. Nevertheless, if you want to bet on the underdog from Istanbul against Bodö/Glimt, you can use the Interwetten free bet.
Serdar Topraktepe has to do without at least four players in the squad for the match in Scandinavia. No major changes are expected in the “Kara Kartal” squad compared to the last starting lineup.
Bodö/Glimt – Besiktas direct comparison / H2H record
This will be the fifth time the two clubs have met. FK Bodö/Glimt lead the head-to-head against Besiktas with a record of 2-1-1. In three of these four matches, bets on “Both teams to score” paid off. The three-goal mark was also passed twice. The last time the two clubs met was in the 2023/24 season. The Scandinavians emerged victorious against BJK in both matches.
Bodö/Glimt – Besiktas betting tip
Besiktas ended their negative streak in recent weeks with a win over Fenerbahce. The coup against their city rivals was a real relief for the black and whites. Internationally, BJK is now aiming for the next surprise and will be a guest in Norway.
The “Kara Kartal” will be the underdog in the match at FK Bodö/Glimt. Although Bodö/Glimt recently lost two matches in a row in the Europa League, the hosts from the far north are not to be underestimated. Especially at home, mind you.
We expect a high-scoring match between the two clubs and place our Bodö/Glimt vs. Besiktas tip at odds of 1.53 on Over 2.5 goals in the game. We are betting six units on this. Alternatively, bets on a victory for Bodö/Glimt are also recommended.
