Sandefjord face Bodø/Glimt in the Eliteserien on Monday 14 September at 19:00 at Aspmyra Stadium. The match is broadcast live on TV 2 Play.

The teams last met in July, when Sandefjord lost 3-0 at home at Jotun Arena. The club currently sits 12th in the table with 20 points from 19 games and has a recent form of two draws and two losses in their last five. They trail the league leaders from the north by a full 27 points. Their last result was a 1-1 draw at home to Viking last weekend, with Tobias Borkeeiet scoring on the hour mark.

Test after Champions League fixture

The fixture comes just four days after Bodø/Glimt played Bayern Munich in the Champions League at the Allianz Arena. This raises questions about how much energy the home side has available. For Sandefjord, this is an opportunity to exploit any fatigue in an opponent also fighting for the league title with Viking.

  • Bodø/Glimt, Sandefjord is played on Monday 14 September at 19:00 at Aspmyra Stadium, said a spokesperson for TV 2 Play. The match is shown live on TV 2 Play.

What Sandefjord need

On Aspmyra's artificial turf, where Bodø/Glimt employ aggressive pressing and a high tempo, Sandefjord must be precise in possession to avoid dangerous counter-attacks. Holding the ball and moving higher up the pitch will be key to relieve defensive pressure. Quick transitions could also discomfort a Glimt side that may be tired.

Set pieces become especially valuable for Sandefjord, who may have limited attacking opportunities. They must also be careful about giving away unnecessary free-kicks near their own penalty area. An early goal for the hosts would be valuable for them to control the game and manage player load, while a goalless draw would be seen as a good result for the visitors.

Rotation and ambitions

For Bodø/Glimt, rotating the squad is considered necessary to handle the demands of both the Champions League and the Eliteserien. The match against Sandefjord is important for their title ambitions, and Champions League participation is no excuse for dropping points domestically. This fixture is a test of their ability to compete on multiple fronts simultaneously.

For Sandefjord, it's about building on the point against Viking and improving an inconsistent run of form. A winning run in the league starts by taking points from the top, and a strong performance against the leaders would build confidence for the rest of the autumn season.

The match kicks off at 19:00 on Monday, with the full squad ready for the task after their final training session at Jotun Arena.