Brann 2-1 Bodo/Glimt: result and AI prediction
Brann – Bodo/Glimt, Eliteserien, Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 06:15 PM (GMT). Venue: Brann Stadion
Brann is #8 in the table (26 pts) and Bodo/Glimt #1 (50 pts). Brann has not won any of its last 5 matches. Bodo/Glimt is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Bodo/Glimt averages 2.6 goals per match this season. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Brann 1, draws 1, Bodo/Glimt 4. Their last meeting, on May 24, 2026, ended Bodo/Glimt 3-1 Brann.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
This is a demanding home test for Brann against the league leaders, who arrive with stronger form and a more reliable defensive record. Brann have enough attacking output to threaten at Brann Stadion, but their depleted defensive options make controlling Bodø/Glimt's pressure the central issue. The visitors' own goalkeeper and defensive fitness calls remain important before kickoff. Expect Brann to seek direct transitions and set-pieces, while Bodø/Glimt try to turn the game into sustained possession around the home penalty area.
Head-to-head analysis
Bodø/Glimt are unbeaten across the latest series of meetings, with recent league wins supplemented by a high-scoring cup draw. The matchup has regularly produced goals, but Brann have shown at home in earlier seasons that they can punish a visiting side that overcommits.
Injuries and absences
Brann's confirmed absences, notably Cornic's suspension alongside Boakye, Guðmundsson, Kjartansson and Opsahl, reduce their options for protecting the centre and refreshing the side late on. Bodø/Glimt's late calls around Haikin and Gundersen are the visitors' biggest potential disruption, especially in build-up and defensive organisation.
Form (last 5)
Brann vs Bodo/Glimt stats
| Brann | Bodo/Glimt | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 20 | 20 |
| Goals scored | 37 | 52 |
| Goals conceded | 31 | 17 |
| Clean sheets | 3 | 10 |
Last meetings
- 2026-05-24Bodo/Glimt 3-1 Brann
- 2026-05-09Bodo/Glimt 2-2 Brann
- 2025-10-29Brann 1-2 Bodo/Glimt
- 2025-06-21Bodo/Glimt 3-0 Brann
- 2024-09-22Brann 4-1 Bodo/Glimt
- 2024-07-07Bodo/Glimt 5-1 Brann
Unavailable players
Brann
N. Boakye, L. Cornic, E. Gudmundsson, K. Kjartansson, S. Opsahl
Bodo/Glimt
H. Evjen, M. Riisnaes, I. Sjong, J. Gundersen, N. Haikin, A. Mikkelsen

Brann
Bodo/Glimt