Inter Milan vs Bodoe/Glimt Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Champions League Odds for Play-Off Leg 2
Inter, who finished 10th in the Champions League group phase, face a formidable challenge as they host Bodoe/Glimt, who squeezed into 23rd, in the crucial Champions League Round of 16 second leg. The highly anticipated match is set for Tuesday, 24th February 2026, at 20:00 GMT.
OC Staff - February 24, 2026, 10:25 AM EST
3 Minute ReadInter Milan vs Bodoe/Glimt: Lineups, Team News and Prediction
Inter, who finished 10th in the Champions League group phase, face a formidable challenge as they host Bodoe/Glimt, who squeezed into 23rd, in the crucial Champions League Round of 16 second leg. The highly anticipated match is set for Tuesday, 24th February 2026, at 20:00 GMT.
Inter vs Bodoe/Glimt Form
The Nerazzurri's last outing saw them secure a 2-0 away victory against Lecce in Serie A. Over their last six competitive matches, Inter have a strong record, securing five wins and only suffering one defeat, which was ironically against their current opponents in the first leg. This run includes comprehensive wins and hard-fought victories, showcasing their resilience.
The visitors' most recent match ended in a 3-1 home victory against Inter in the Champions League. Looking at their last six outings, Bodoe/Glimt have been in impressive form, registering five wins and one cancelled friendly. Their competitive record is particularly strong, with three wins and no losses in their last three Champions League matches, demonstrating their ability to perform on the big stage.
Inter vs Bodoe/Glimt Head to Head
The only previous encounter between these two sides was the first leg of this tie, where Bodoe/Glimt secured a 3-1 victory over Inter in the Champions League.
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Inter Milan vs. Bodo/Glimt Odds
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Inter vs Bodoe/Glimt Probable Lineups
Inter (3-5-2): GK: Y. Sommer; WB: F. Dimarco, L. Henrique; DC: Y. Bisseck, A. Bastoni, M. Akanji; MC: P. Zielinski, P. Sucic, D. Frattesi; FW: M. Thuram, F. P. Esposito
Bodoe/Glimt (4-3-3): GK: N. Haikin; WB: F. Bjørkan, F. Sjøvold; DC: J. Gundersen, O. Bjørtuft; DM: P. Berg; MC: S. Fet, H. Evjen; FW: J. P. Hauge, K. Høgh, O. D. Blomberg
Inter vs Bodoe/Glimt Team News
Inter will be without key attacking threat Martínez due to injury, a significant blow that shifts creative responsibility to other forwards like Thuram. The availability of Çalhanoglu remains doubtful, and his presence in midfield is crucial for the hosts' ball circulation and wing-back play. Defender Dumfries also remains sidelined following ankle surgery. Lautaro Martínez is ruled out after suffering a muscle injury in the first leg, which changes Inter’s attacking reference points and increases the burden on Marcus Thuram to provide depth runs and hold-up play. Hakan Çalhanoğlu is a doubt but could return, and his availability matters because Inter’s best route to sustained pressure is through clean circulation and early switches into the wing-backs.
Denzel Dumfries remains absent following ankle surgery. Inter’s likely approach is familiar: a 3-5-2 built around wing-back width, quick access into Federico Dimarco on the left, and aggressive counter-pressing to keep Bodø pinned. Dimarco has been their top chance creator in this Champions League season, and Inter’s attacking bias down the left has been pronounced throughout the campaign. They need early momentum, because the tie demands at least a two-goal win to force extra time, and three to progress outright. Individually, there are milestones and pressure points. Alessandro Bastoni is one start away from reaching 50 Champions League/European Cup starts for Inter, and Yann Sommer’s shot-stopping has been vital in this edition, ranking among the goalkeepers who have prevented the most goals based on xG on target faced.
Bodoe/Glimt arrive with a clean bill of health, a considerable advantage at this stage of the competition. This allows them to field their strongest XI and maintain the tactical structure that has brought them success. Bodø/Glimt arrive with no major injury concerns, which is a luxury at this stage and allows Knutsen to keep the structure that has carried them through their recent surge. Their 4-3-3 is built on brave positioning, coordinated pressing, and the ability to play through pressure rather than simply around it. The headline threats are obvious. Kasper Høgh has scored four goals across Bodø/Glimt’s last three Champions League matches, while Jens Petter Hauge’s strike in the first leg took him to five in the competition this season, matching the best tally by a Norwegian player for a Norwegian club in a single European Cup/UCL edition.
Bodø also carry a sneaky weapon in rhythm: their matches tilt toward goals, with a heavy run of games clearing 2.5, and both teams scoring appearing frequently in their recent competitive schedule. At the back, Nikita Haikin has been outstanding. By xG on target faced (excluding own goals), he ranks among the leading shot-stoppers in the entire competition for goals prevented. That matters here because Inter are going to throw volume at the goal, and Bodø’s best path is to survive the first wave, then punish the spaces behind Dimarco and the midfield line when Inter start chasing.
Prediction: Inter 2-1 Bodoe/Glimt
Inter have left themselves a mountain to climb after a 3-1 defeat in the Arctic Circle. Bodø/Glimt’s 16-pass opener finished by Sondre Brunstad Fet set the tone, Inter briefly steadied through Pio Esposito, then a ruthless three-minute burst after the hour from Jens Petter Hauge and Kasper Høgh put Kjetil Knutsen’s side in command. The scale of the task is clear.
Inter finished 10th in the league phase on 15 points, while Bodø/Glimt squeezed into 23rd on nine, yet the first leg underlined how coherent and fearless the Norwegians can be when their tempo hits. Bodø/Glimt are now chasing a piece of history: becoming the first Norwegian club to win a Champions League proper knockout tie, and potentially the first side from outside Europe’s big five leagues to win four consecutive games in a single European Cup/UCL season against big-five opposition since Ajax in 1971/72.
Inter’s own recent Champions League form is the concern. Cristian Chivu began his tenure with four straight wins in the competition, but has since overseen four defeats in the last five. Even more awkwardly for the Nerazzurri, they have never won a Champions League knockout match by three or more goals, and their record for winning by 2+ goals at this stage is modest relative to their pedigree.
The counterweight is the venue.Inter have won both previous home meetings with Norwegian opposition, scoring eight and conceding none, and they do tend to keep games under control in Milan when they establish an early lead. Bodø/Glimt, meanwhile, have never won a competitive match in Italy, but arrive with a two-goal cushion and the confidence of a side that has scored two or more in seven of their last nine Champions League matches.
Inter should create plenty at the Meazza, but without Lautaro, and with Bodø/Glimt’s transition threat plus Haikin’s form in goal, turning this into a three-goal margin looks a stretch. The likeliest script is Inter winning the night, yet Bodø/Glimt doing enough to protect the tie. The Nerazzurri boast superior average possession (55.71% vs 48.41%) and pass accuracy (87.06% vs 83.29%) in the tournament, suggesting they will dominate the ball. Their strength in 'creating scoring chances' and 'attacking down the wings' will be vital as they push for goals.
However, Bodoe/Glimt's 'counter attacks' and 'attacking down the wings' strengths, combined with goalkeeper Haikin's excellent shot-stopping record, mean they pose a constant threat and are expected to find the net. Despite Inter's offensive prowess, their 'weaknesses in avoiding individual errors' and 'protecting a lead' could be exploited by the fearless visitors.
Best Bet: Over 2.5 Goals Check out the best odds on Caesars Sportsbook
With the first leg ending 3-1 and the prediction for this match being 2-1, a high-scoring affair seems likely. The data highlights that Bodoe/Glimt's recent competitive matches frequently clear 2.5 goals, with both teams scoring often. Furthermore, both Inter and Bodoe/Glimt are expected to score according to pre-match forecasts, suggesting an open game.
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