Tottenham Hotspur head to Aspmyra Stadion to take on Bodø/Glimt in their second UEFA Champions League group stage match. The two sides are no strangers — Spurs eliminated the Norwegians in last season’s UEFA Europa League semi-finals, winning 3-1 at home and 2-0 away. This time, Bodø/Glimt will look to use home advantage to turn the tide, but history and form are stacked heavily against them.
Matchday Talking Points
- Tottenham have won all four of their competitive meetings with Bodø/Glimt, including last season’s semi-final clashes.
- Bodø/Glimt have lost 100% of their games against English opposition in Europe (5/5), the worst losing record against clubs from a single nation in the competition.
- Spurs’ 2-0 win away at Bodø/Glimt ended a five-game home unbeaten streak for the Norwegian side in Europe.
- Tottenham have won three of their last four away matches in Europe, including their last two.
- Bodø/Glimt’s only highlight in Europe came in their debut UEFA Champions League game when they came back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Slavia Prague.
Lineups
Bodø/Glimt (4-3-3)
GK: N. Khaikin
DEF: F. Sjøvold, O. Bjørtuft, H. Aleesami, F. A. Bjørkan
MID: H. Evjen, P. Berg, S. Brunstad Fet
FWD: S. Auklend, K. Høgh, J. P. Hauge
Tottenham (4-3-3)
GK: G. Vicario
DEF: D. Spence, M. van de Ven, K. Danso, P. Porro
MID: P. M. Sarr, R. Bentancur, L. Bergvall
FWD: W. Odobert, Richarlison, B. Johnson
Substitutes
- Bodø/Glimt: Julian Faye Lund, Villads Nielsen, Jostein Gundersen, Ole Didrik Blomberg, Andreas Helmersen, Anders Klynge, Magnus Bech Riisnæs, Isak Dybvik Määttä, Mathias Jørgensen, Isak Aron Sjøng, Mikkel Bro Hansen
- Tottenham: João Palhinha, Xavi Simons, Destiny Udogie, Archie Gray, Mohammed Kudus, Antonín Kinský, Ben Davies, Brandon Austin, Dane Scarlett, Callum Olusesi, Malachi Hardy
Managers
- Bodø/Glimt: K. Knutsen
- Tottenham: T. Frank
Venue: Aspmyra Stadion
Score Prediction
Based on form and historical dominance, Tottenham should have the upper hand once again. Bodø/Glimt may make it tough in front of their fans, but Spurs’ quality should shine through.
Prediction: Bodø/Glimt 0-2 Tottenham
Final Thoughts
Tottenham will be eager to cement their place at the top of the group and maintain their strong start in Europe. For Bodø/Glimt, this fixture is about proving they can compete against elite opposition, even as the odds remain firmly against them.
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