Start faces a formidable challenge in the Eliteserien as they travel to Aspmyra to meet Bodø/Glimt on April 30, 2026. The Kristiansand club has had a tough start to the season, finding themselves at the bottom of the table without a single victory after six rounds played. With only three points to their name, the pressure is immense on Azar Karadas' squad to reverse the negative trend.

The yellow-blacks have struggled to find the net and secure points. In their last match, Start lost 1-2 to Hamarkameratene, and before that, they drew 1-1 against Molde. Previous results include losses to Lillestrøm (1-3) and Tromsø (0-1), as well as draws against Sarpsborg 08 (1-1) and Aalesund (1-1). This underscores the club's difficult position in the league.

On the opposite side, we find Bodø/Glimt, a team that has written its name into Norwegian football history. Under the leadership of Hjetil Knutsen, Glimt has impressed greatly, especially in the Champions League draw where they reached the quarter-finals. Along the way, they beat giants like Manchester City, Atletico Madrid, and Inter, although they couldn't maintain a three-goal advantage against Sporting Lisbon.

In the domestic league, Bodø/Glimt continues its pursuit of a top 4 spot, currently sitting in fifth place. Their form is solid; in the last round, they defeated Lillestrøm 2-0. Other recent results include victories against KFUM (2-1) and Aalesund (3-0), a draw against Sarpsborg 08 (1-1), and an unexpected heavy loss to Viking (0-5), before beating Kristiansund BK (3-0).

The encounter at Aspmyra stadium on April 30 is a postponed match from the 18th round, pitting two teams with vastly different forms against each other. For Start, it will be an enormous challenge to gain points against a Bodø/Glimt team that shows both strength and confidence, especially at home.

With Start positioned second to last and Bodø/Glimt in the fight for a European spot, everything points towards a tough afternoon for the guests from Kristiansand. Azar Karadas and his players must find a way to break their winless streak, but Aspmyra is one of the most difficult places to start a turnaround.