Aalesund has recently been involved in matches that shed light on the form of both Bodø/Glimt and Start in the Eliteserien. While Bodø/Glimt demonstrated their superiority with a convincing 3-0 victory over Aalesund on April 18, 2026, Start struggled to secure more than one point in their 1-1 draw against Aalesund on March 21, 2026. These results provide an important backdrop for the upcoming match between Bodø/Glimt and Start.

Bodø/Glimt, under the management of Hjetil Knutsen, has shown impressive form in the Eliteserien, including the solid win against Aalesund. The team from Bodø has written its name into Norwegian football history by reaching the quarterfinals of the Champions League, where, according to sources, they beat giants like Manchester City, Atletico Madrid, and Inter, although they could not maintain a three-goal advantage against Sporting Lisbon. In the domestic league, they continue their pursuit of the top four, currently sitting in fifth place after defeating Lillestrøm 2-0 in the last round.

Their recent results also include a 2-1 victory over KFUM and a 1-1 draw against Sarpsborg 08. Despite a heavy 5-0 loss to Viking, Bodø/Glimt has shown the ability to bounce back, as proven with a 3-0 win over Kristiansund BK. This underscores their ambitions to climb further up the table.

In contrast to Bodø/Glimt's success, Start is fighting at the bottom of the Eliteserien standings. The team from Kristiansand, coached by Azar Karadas, has no victories after six rounds. Their 1-1 draw against Aalesund is an example of their difficulties in securing full points. With only three points, they are positioned on the penultimate line.

Start's recent matches include a 1-2 loss to Hamarkameratene and a 1-1 draw with Molde. They have also lost to Lillestrøm (1-3) and Tromsø (0-1), and drawn with Sarpsborg 08 (1-1). This series of results indicates a challenging period for the club.

With Bodø/Glimt's strong performance against Aalesund and Start's struggle to find form, the postponed 18th-round match between Bodø/Glimt and Start on April 30, 2026, at Aspmyra Stadion appears to favor the home side. The question is whether Bodø/Glimt can continue their winning streak and capitalize on Start's weak form, a form that was also evident in their encounter with Aalesund.