The Matchday 2 fixture in the 2025/26 Champions League between Bodo/Glimt (Norway) and Tottenham (England) will take place on September 30 at the Aspmyra Stadium. Bodo/Glimt vs. Tottenham: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Bodo/Glimt
In the first round of the Champions League, the team showed great character by securing a 2-2 draw in an away match against Slavia Prague. The Norwegians managed to come back from two goals down, with the crucial equalizer scored in the 90th minute. This result ended a 10-match run of decisive outcomes in the Champions League (7 wins, 3 losses). Additionally, the club has scored in three consecutive games in this tournament. In the overall stage standings, Kjetil Knutsen's side is in 18th place. Notably, Bodo/Glimt skipped the last round of the Norwegian league to better prepare for the match against Tottenham.
- At least 2 goals have been scored in regular time in Bodo/Glimt's last 6 Champions League matches.
- The club has covered a (+1.5) handicap in regular time in 14 of their last 15 matches in this tournament.
- At least one team failed to score in regular time in 6 of Bodo/Glimt's last 8 home matches in the Champions League.
Predicted lineup for Bodo/Glimt (4-3-3)
Nikita Haikin – Fredrik Sjøvold, Odin Bjørtuft, Haitam Aleesami, Fredrik Bjørkan – Patrick Berg, Sondre Fet, Håkon Evjen – Ole Blomberg, Jens Petter Hauge, Kasper Høgh.
Due to injuries, midfielder Ulrik Saltnes and forward Ola Brynhildsen are unavailable. Defender Brede Moe, midfielder Daniel Bassi, and forward Mathias Jørgensen are doubtful for the match.
Tottenham
Playing in the Champions League for the first time since March 2023, the English side secured a narrow 1-0 home victory over Villarreal in the first round. The match was decided by an own goal from Luis Junior in the 4th minute. This result marked Tottenham's second consecutive clean sheet in the Champions League. Furthermore, the team avoided defeat in 6 of their last 7 games in this European competition (3 wins, 3 draws). The club currently sits 14th in the overall stage standings.
- At least one team failed to score in regular time in 8 of Tottenham's last 11 Champions League matches.
- No more than 2 goals have been scored in 7 of the Londoners' last 9 matches in this tournament.
- The club has conceded in 5 of their last 6 away matches in the Champions League.
Predicted lineup for Tottenham (4-3-3)
Guglielmo Vicario – Djed Spence, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Pedro Porro – João Palhinha, Rodrigo Bentancur, Lucas Bergvall – Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons, Richarlison.
Defender Radu Dragusin, midfielders Yves Bissouma, James Maddison, and Dejan Kulusevski, as well as forwards Dominic Solanke and Randal Kolo Muani, remain in the infirmary. Defender Ben Davies might return to the squad after injury.
Match Prediction: Bodo/Glimt vs. Tottenham
Bodo/Glimt will play at home in the main stage of the Champions League for the first time in their history. The support of the fans and the artificial turf are crucial factors for Kjetil Knutsen's team. This is evidenced by their 8-match home winning streak in the Champions League, where they scored at least 2 goals in 7 out of 8 matches. Although these victories were achieved during the qualification stage, the statistics are still impressive. Moreover, Bodo/Glimt is ready to put up a fight not only at home. Including away games, the team has not lost in regular time in 7 of their last 9 Champions League matches (6 wins, 1 draw).
Tottenham started this Champions League season successfully, but overall, they have won in regular time in only 4 of their last 12 matches in this European competition (3 draws, 5 losses). It's important to note that 3 of these 4 victories were achieved at home. The team traditionally struggles on the road: Tottenham has failed to win in regular time in 5 of their last 6 away matches in the Champions League (1 draw, 4 losses).
Bodo/Glimt will have an advantage in freshness, as the club skipped the last round of the Norwegian league. Prediction: Bodo/Glimt to win or draw
