Bodo Glimt face Manchester City in the Champions League as the Norwegian side fight to stay in the competition and City look to assert their dominance.
Bodo/Glimt vs Man City Form and Head to Head
The home side, Bodo/Glimt, enter this Champions League clash on the back of a convincing 4-1 victory against Diosgyori VTK in a Club Friendly. This result comes after a mixed run of form in their last six outings, which includes two wins, one draw, and three losses across all competitions. Notably, their last Champions League fixture saw them secure a hard-fought 2-2 draw away at Borussia Dortmund. In their last six matches, they've netted 18 goals but conceded 8.
Man City, the visitors, suffered a 2-0 defeat to rivals Man Utd in their most recent Premier League fixture. This loss, however, was preceded by a League Cup win against Newcastle and a dominant 10-1 FA Cup victory over Exeter. Over their last six matches, City's form has been somewhat inconsistent by their high standards, recording two wins, three draws, and one loss. They have scored 16 goals and conceded 6 during this period.
There is no recorded history of previous competitive meetings between Bodo/Glimt and Man City in the available data. This upcoming Champions League fixture will mark their first encounter.
Who is the betting favourite in Bodo/Glimt vs Man City?
Manchester City are the clear betting favourites to beat Bodo/Glimt in their Champions League clash. Latest odds imply roughly a 71% chance of a City win, with Bodo/Glimt given around a 14% chance of causing an upset.
| Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Bodo Glimt | 6/1 | Betfred |
| Man City | 2/5 | Betfred |
| Draw | 5/1 | bet365 |
Odds last updated at 12:00PM Tuesday, 20th January
Bodo/Glimt vs Man City Team News
Bodo/Glimt will be forced into changes at the back for this challenging encounter. Gundersen is suspended following a red card in a previous fixture, while Aleesami is sidelined with a hamstring injury, further weakening their defensive options against elite opposition.
Man City face a significant injury crisis, with several key players unavailable. Gvardiol, Stones, Bobb, Kovacic, Dias, González, Savinho, and Nunes are all out with injuries. Additionally, Silva is suspended, and Phillips is ineligible. Foden remains a doubt, meaning manager Pep Guardiola will need to delve deep into his squad, though he is still expected to field a strong, possession-heavy XI.
Bodo/Glimt vs Man City Predicted Lineups
Bodo/Glimt (4-3-3): Haikin; Sjøvold, Nielsen, Bjørtuft, Bjørkan; Berg, Fet, Evjen; Høgh, Blomberg, Hauge.
Man City (4-1-4-1): Donnarumma; Lewis, Khusanov, Aké, O'Reilly; Rodri; Doku, Mukasa, Reijnders, Cherki; Haaland.
Lineups preview by WhoScored.
Bodo/Glimt vs Man City Match Prediction: Bodoe/Glimt 1-3 Man City
Aspmyra offers a unique Champions League backdrop, but FK Bodø/Glimt know that atmosphere alone won’t win games. The Norwegian champions are still without a league-phase victory, sitting 32nd with three points and facing the threat of elimination. They’ve shown promise, though, with a spirited 2–2 draw at Borussia Dortmund and their high-tempo attacking style remains a threat, especially through Hauge’s ability to exploit space.
Manchester City arrive in control, sitting fourth with 13 points and fresh from a statement 2–1 win over Real Madrid at the Bernabéu. Pep Guardiola’s side dominate under pressure, completing 85.9% of passes in high-intensity situations and maintaining 91% overall accuracy. While Bodø/Glimt could make it entertaining, City’s possession dominance and Haaland’s finishing make them strong favourites.
Prediction: Bodo/Glimt 1-3 Man City
Bodo/Glimt vs Man City Player Stat Trends
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Ole Didrik Blomberg has exceeded 0.5 Shots in 6 of his last 8 games.
Best odds of 17/20 at BetVictor while publishing.
Patrick Berg has exceeded 0.5 Shots On Target in 4 of his last 5 Home games.
Best odds of evens at William Hill while publishing.
Rayan Cherki has exceeded 0.5 Fouls in 3 of his last 5 Away games.
Best odds of 10/11 at Coral while publishing.
Erling Haaland has scored in 5 of their last 6 apps in Champions League.
Best odds of 1/2 at BetMGM while publishing.
Nico O'Reilly has recorded 1+ shots on target in 5 of their last 5 apps in the Champions League.
Best odds of 13/5 at BetMGM while publishing.
Bodo/Glimt vs Man City Bet Builder Tip
Our Bodo/Glimt vs Man City Bet Builder Tip includes:
- K. W. Hogh over 1.5 shots.
- Man City to win.
- Rayan Cherki to score or assist.
- A. Khusanov over 0.5 fouls won.
Best odds of 11/2 available at bet365 at the the time of publishing.
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