Bodo/Glimt vs Tottenham Prediction: 11/1 Betting Tip, Confirmed Team News & More
Tottenham Hotspur take a sizeable 3-1 lead into their Europa League semi-final second leg away to Bodo/Glimt at the Aspmyra Stadion, which kicks-off shortly at 8pm on TNT Sports 2.
However, Spurs know that they still have a job to do as they seek to reach the Europa League final against either Man United or Athletic Bilbao, with Bodo/Glimt ready to put up a real fight on home soil.
Read on for Tom Winch’s predictions and betting tips, plus the confirmed team news.
Bodo/Glimt vs Tottenham Prediction
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Bodo/Glimt are priced at 6/1 to reach the Europa League final, with Spurs just 1/10 to overcome the Norwegian champions.
Kjetil Knutsen is a highly-rated manager. The 56-year-old has been linked with a move for several seasons, and perhaps this could be his final year in Norway.
Bodo/Glimt perform exceptionally at home, where they’re used to their artificial surface and the challenges of the weather. Norway’s record-breaking club have already beaten Porto, Besiktas, Twente, Olympiacos and Lazio.
Spurs must bring their A game or this could be a long 90 minutes for the Premier League side. Ange has been here before when his Celtic side lost 2-0 at this venue.
Bodo/Glimt vs Tottenham Betting Tips
The gulf in class between the sides in the first leg was significant. Spurs are the better team and have the better players, but the location of Bodo’s stadium provides an almighty challenge for visiting clubs, even more so if they’re not from the country.
I’m happy to back the hosts on the Asian Handicap. So, if Bodo wins, we receive a full payout, a draw sees our stake return, and if Spurs leave with a victory, the bet loses.
Patrick Berg is one of, if not the best player in Norway. The midfielder was suspended last week but is now available for selection. He’s been a huge part of Bodo’s success in recent years and will play a key role again.
Hakon Evjen, another impressive midfield talent, is likely to start. The former Alkmaar man was also suspended in the opening leg. Odin Luras Bjortuft has been a mainstay in Bodo’s defence for a lengthy period. Injury prevented him from playing a part in London, but there’s hope he can make an appearance in front of the home fans.
The team news is promising for Bodo. Key men are back in what is their biggest game in history. If the Norwegian side scores the opening goal, this will become a fascinating watch.
Spurs have lost 11 of their 18 Premier League matches away from home; they’re not exactly a side who can deal with the pressure. James Maddison and Heung-Min Son are set to miss out, whilst Bergvall won’t feature again until the end of May.
Ulrik Saltnes’ strike last week has given Bodo a glimmer of hope and I’m backing the in-form midfielder to find the back of the net once again on Thursday night.
The 32-year-old has bagged six times in as many starts and he scored a brace when Bodo hosted Lazio here in April. Saltnes has been with Bodo his entire career and will be desperate to do whatever he can to turn this tie around. The price in the Anytime Goalscorer Market appeals in a clash that’s likely to provide entertainment.
I've combined this with Rodrigo Bentancur to be carded, which forms an 11/1 double with bet365.
There’s little creativity with this selection, but it simply makes sense. Bentancur has received seven Premier League yellow cards this term and four in Europe. He and Yves Bissouma are the likeliest to pick up a caution.
The Uruguayan isn’t a stranger to a booking on a big European night. Before this year's competition, Rodrigo had been carded 10 times in 37 Champions League matches. He’ll happily take one for the team. Bodo will attack with pace and purpose, leaving the midfielder exposed.
Bodo/Glimt vs Tottenham Confirmed Team News
Midfielders Patrick Berg and Hakon Evjen return for the hosts.
James Maddison is out for Tottenham, while Son is also absent.
The official starting lineups for Bodo/Glimt vs Tottenham can be viewed in the graphic below.
| # | Starting XI | Fouls | Goals | Shots | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Nikita Haikin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Fredrik André Bjørkan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Jostein Maurstad Gundersen | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Brede Mathias Moe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Fredrik Sjøvold | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Ulrik Saltnes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Patrick Berg | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Håkon Evjen | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Jens Petter Hauge | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Kasper Waarts Thenza Høgh | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 11 | Ole Didrik Blomberg | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| # | Substitutes | Fouls | Goals | Shots | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Sondre Auklend | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 77 | Mikkel Bro Hansen | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Sondre Brunstad Fet | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 44 | Magnus Brøndbo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Isak Dybvik Määttä | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 95 | Jeppe Kjær Jensen | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Andreas Klausen Helmersen | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | Julian Rekdahl Faye Lund | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Villads Schmidt Nielsen | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Sondre Sørli | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| # | Starting XI | Fouls | Goals | Shots | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guglielmo Vicario | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 13 | Iyenoma Destiny Udogie | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 37 | Micky van de Ven | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Cristian Gabriel Romero | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Pedro Antonio Porro Sauceda | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Yves Bissouma | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Rodrigo Bentancur Colmán | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Richarlison de Andrade | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Dejan Kulusevski | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Brennan Price Johnson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 19 | Dominic Ayodele Solanke-Mitchell | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| # | Substitutes | Fouls | Goals | Shots | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | Oyindamola Ajayi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 40 | Brandon Anthony Austin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Kevin Danso | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 33 | Benjamin Thomas Davies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Diop Tehuti Djed-Hotep Spence | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Archie James Francis Gray | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 64 | Callum Latif Olusesi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 47 | Mikey Moore | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Wilson Serge Eric Odobert | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Pape Matar Sarr | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Mathys Henri Tel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 41 | Alfie Malik Whiteman | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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