Bodø/Glimt vs Lillestrøm prediction 31.07.2026 | Eliteserien

Bodø/Glimt enters this one on the back of a dominant five-match winning streak across all competitions. The Lightning have officially reclaimed first place in the Eliteserien standings, capitalizing on title rivals dropping crucial points over the weekend.

Kjetil Knutsen’s men head into this matchup with tremendous wind in their sails following a comprehensive 3–0 away victory against Sandefjord last Sunday. Their imperious home form remains equally scary for visiting teams, as they are currently riding a four match winning streak on their own turf, highlighted by successive clean-sheet victories over Fredrikstad and HamKam.

Star forward Kasper Høgh remains their undisputed main man, boasting an impressive tally of seven goals and five assists in just twelve league appearances this season.

However, there are serious doubts over his future, with advanced talks currently ongoing for a record-breaking £11m move to Celtic, causing him to sit out their last match.

Lillestrøm SK enters this one on the back of a frustrating narrow setback in their quest to climb up the Eliteserien table. The Canaries had won consecutive fixtures earlier in the month, but their momentum was halted last  Wednesday, following a tight 2–1 home defeat against Viking FK.

Hans Erik Ødegaard’s men have traveled poorly of late, picking up just two wins from their last five competitive away games while failing to score a single goal in the three matches they dropped points.

Veteran striker Thomas Lehne Olsen serves as their undisputed main man, leading the team's frontline with a crucial tally of four goals and two assists across league action.

However, the squad faces a notable absentee in midfield, as playmaker Eric Kitolano remains completely sidelined with a long-term ankle injury.