Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Europa League match.
Bodø/Glimt have gained considerable momentum in this season's Europa League, remaining undefeated. The Norwegians will be keen to solidify their position for advancing from the league, especially playing at their home stadium where they have traditionally performed strongly. Qarabağ, on the other hand, have endured a less successful campaign in the Europa League, sitting at the bottom of the table with three defeats. Securing points against the leaders of the Norwegian Championship seems nearly impossible, and their losing streak may continue.
Bodø/Glimt
Bodø/Glimt boast high scoring in home games: they've netted 40 goals in their last 11 matches, losing only once. The Norwegians have shown great resilience in the Europa League; in the last round, they defeated a formidable Porto (3:2), playing the entire second half with a man down. However, their defence isn't the sturdiest, conceding an average of one goal per match. The key figures for the team are goalkeeper Nikita Haikin, who averages 6.7 saves per game, and forward Jens Hauge, who has scored two goals and provided one assist.
Qarabağ
Qarabağ face a tougher situation. They sit at the bottom of the Europa League standings, having lost all three matches and conceded eight goals (an average of 2.6 per game). Although they have only lost twice in their last nine away matches, their prospects against the much stronger Norwegians are slim. It's worth noting that in the Europa League, Qarabağ have been shooting a lot (28 shots) but with only a quarter (7) reaching the target, demonstrating a rather weak attack.
Bodø/Glimt vs Qarabağ Prediction
Considering the current form and statistics of both teams, it's clear that Bodø/Glimt hold the advantage thanks to their home stadium and superior attacking play. Qarabağ, with their low scoring and porous defence, are struggling in this Europa League edition, sitting at the bottom of a 36-team table. In such a scenario, betting on a home win is a logical choice.
