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Bodo vs Varhaug Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 18-10-2026
Oct 1813:00
Match Prediction
Expected score: Bodo 30-26 Varhaug
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Bodo hosts Varhaug in the 1. Division on 18 October 2026, a fixture that pits the sixth-placed home side against tenth-placed visitors. Bodo sit on 8 points from six matches, while Varhaug have managed only 2 points from the same number of games. The hosts are clear favourites to take the points.
Team form
Bodo
Bodo have won three of their last five matches. They defeated Ryger Stavanger 32-22 away, beat Asane 28-26 on the road, and won at home against Charlottenlund 26-23. Two defeats to Melhus (24-29) and Nordstrand (24-25) show they remain vulnerable, but their recent trajectory is upward. Over these five games, Bodo averaged 26.8 goals scored and 25.0 conceded per match, indicating a side that can both attack and defend with reasonable consistency.
Varhaug
Varhaug's season has been difficult. They have won just once in their last five outings—a 28-25 home victory over Baekkelaget—and lost to Charlottenlund (30-31), Melhus (31-37), Nordstrand (30-37) and Haslum HK (26-28). Their defensive record is particularly concerning: they conceded 31.6 goals per game over this five-match span, well above what their attacking output of 29.0 per game can compensate for. Varhaug's struggles away from home make this trip to Bodo an especially tough assignment.
Head-to-head
No previous meetings between these sides are on record.
Key factors
Bodo's home advantage is significant given their recent form and league position. The hosts have shown they can score goals consistently—their 32-goal haul against Ryger Stavanger demonstrates attacking potential—while Varhaug's leaky defence has been a defining feature of their campaign. Varhaug's sole recent win came at home; their away record suggests they will struggle to contain Bodo's attack. The gap in points (8 to 2) and recent results clearly favours the hosts. Varhaug's inability to tighten their defence will be the critical weakness if they are to avoid a heavy defeat.
Prediction
Bodo are strong favourites. They occupy a higher league position, have won three of their last five matches, and face a Varhaug side that has lost four of five and concedes goals at an alarming rate. The hosts' attacking form—averaging 26.8 goals per game recently—should find opportunities against Varhaug's porous defence. While Varhaug can score (29.0 per game on average), their defensive frailties make them unlikely to keep pace with Bodo. The balance of recent form, league standing and head-to-head quality strongly favours a home victory.
Bodo should win this match. They are the superior side in form and position, and Varhaug's defensive vulnerabilities play directly into the hosts' attacking strengths. A Bodo victory is the clear expectation.
Match info
Tournaments:
1. Division(2026)
Type
League
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Bodo
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L
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Varhaug
L
L
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L
W
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Halden | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
| 2 |  Haslum HK | 7 | 6 | 1 | 12 |
| 3 |  Charlottenlund | 6 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
| 4 |  Nordstrand | 6 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
| 5 |  Notteroy | 7 | 4 | 3 | 8 |
| 6 |  Melhus | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| 7 |  Bodo | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| 8 |  Baekkelaget | 7 | 4 | 3 | 8 |
| 9 |  Lillestrom | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| 10 |  Asane | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| 11 |  Varhaug | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| 12 |  Ryger Stavanger | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 13 |  Kragero IF | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 14 |  Tiller | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
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