Vålerenga vs Bodø/Glimt, 8 August 2026, Eliteserien: form, head-to-head and match facts

Vålerenga’s home ground proved no sanctuary as they slipped to a 1‑2 defeat at the hands of league leaders Bodø/Glimt, widening the gap at the top of the table. The Oslo side remain 11th with 22 points from 20 matches, their record of six wins, four draws and ten losses reflecting a goal deficit of 33‑42. Bodø/Glimt, perched comfortably in first place, added three points to their 50‑point tally, maintaining a dominant 52‑17 goal difference after their 16‑2‑2 season record. The encounter also marked the only head‑to‑head result between the two this campaign, with Bodø/Glimt securing the solitary victory.