The Matchday 2 clash in the 2025/26 Champions League group stage between Bodo/Glimt (Norway) and Tottenham (England) will take place on September 30 at Aspmyra Stadium. Bodo/Glimt vs. Tottenham: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Bodo/Glimt
In the first round of the Champions League, the team showed character by securing a draw in an away match against Slavia Prague (2-2). The Norwegians managed to come back from two goals down, with the equalizer scored in the 90th minute. This result ended a 10-match streak without a draw in the Champions League (7 wins, 3 losses). Additionally, the club has now 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 won with a handicap (+1.5) in regular time in 14 of their last 15 encounters in this tournament.
- At least one team failed to score in regular time in 6 of the last 8 home matches of the Norwegians 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 Heg.
Unavailable due to injuries are midfielder Ulrik Saltnes and forward Ola Brynhildsen. 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 home victory over Villarreal (1-0) 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 has avoided defeat in 6 of their last 7 games in this European competition (3 wins, 3 draws). The club is currently 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 last 9 encounters for the London side 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 Drăgușin, midfielders Yves Bissouma, James Maddison, and Dejan Kulusevski, as well as forwards Dominic Solanke and Randal Kolo Muani, remain sidelined. Defender Ben Davies may return to the squad after injury.
Referee
Ivan Kružliak (Slovakia)
Matches – 12 (International matches, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 58;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.8;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 26;
Penalties – 25%.
Match Prediction: Bodo/Glimt vs. Tottenham
Bodo/Glimt will play their first-ever home match in the main tournament of the Champions League. The support of the home crowd and the artificial turf are crucial factors for Kjetil Knutsen's side. This is evidenced by the team's 8-match winning streak at home in the Champions League, with at least 2 goals scored in 7 of those encounters. Although the club previously hosted opponents strictly within the qualification stage, the statistics remain impressive. Moreover, Bodo/Glimt is ready to put up a fight not only at home. Including away matches, 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 well, but overall, the club has won only 4 of their last 12 matches in regular time in this European competition (3 draws, 5 losses). It's important to note that the London side played 3 of their 4 winning games at home. On foreign soil, the team traditionally struggles: as evidence, Tottenham has failed to win in regular time in 5 of their last 6 away matches in the Champions League (1 draw, 4 losses).
Notably, 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
