Tottenham Hotspur holds a significant 3-0 lead from the first leg played in London. This puts them in a commanding position to advance to the Europa Conference League final.
Head-to-Head Record:
- Tottenham Hotspur Wins: 1
- Bodø/Glimt Wins: 0
- Draws: 0
The first leg was the only previous competitive meeting between these two sides.
Recent Form:
- Bodø/Glimt (Last 5 Matches): W-W-L-W-W. Bodø/Glimt are in good domestic form, most recently securing a 2-1 away victory against HamKam in the Norwegian Eliteserien. However, they faced a tough defeat in the first leg against Tottenham.
- Tottenham Hotspur (Last 5 Matches): W-L-W-W-W. Tottenham are on a strong run, including a comfortable 3-0 home win against Bodø/Glimt in the first leg and a convincing 4-1 Premier League victory over Brighton & Hove Albion in their most recent match.
Team News:
- Bodø/Glimt:
- Ulrik Saltnes is a long-term absentee.
- There are no significant fresh injury concerns reported for manager Kjetil Knutsen.
- They are likely to field their strongest possible lineup to try and overturn the three-goal deficit.
- Tottenham Hotspur:
- Out: Ryan Sessegnon (injured), Manor Solomon (injured), Fraser Forster (injured).
- Ange Postecoglou might consider rotating some players given the comfortable lead, but is still expected to field a strong enough side to ensure progression.
- Youngsters like Jamie Donley and Mikey Moore could potentially get some minutes.
Key Stats and Trends:
- Tottenham Hotspur has won their last four matches in all competitions.
- Bodø/Glimt has a strong home record, particularly on their artificial pitch.
- Bodø/Glimt has scored in all of their home Europa Conference League matches this season.
- Tottenham Hotspur has scored at least 2 goals in their last four matches.
- The first leg saw over 2.5 goals.
Betting Tips and Predictions:
While Bodø/Glimt are strong at home, overturning a three-goal deficit against a confident Tottenham side will be a very difficult task. Tottenham are expected to manage the game professionally and could even secure another victory.
- Prediction: Bodø/Glimt 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur (Tottenham Hotspur to win 5-1 on aggregate)
- Betting Tip 1: Tottenham Hotspur to Win @ around 11/10 (2.10). Despite the away fixture and potential for some rotation, Tottenham's superior quality should see them secure another win.
- Betting Tip 2: Over 2.5 Goals @ around 4/6 (1.67). Even with potential rotation, Tottenham's attacking prowess and Bodø/Glimt's need to score could lead to a game with at least three goals.
- Betting Tip 3: Both Teams to Score - Yes @ around 4/5 (1.80). Bodø/Glimt's strong home scoring record suggests they are likely to find the net, even if Tottenham ultimately wins.
Additional Considerations:
- The artificial pitch at Aspmyra Stadion can be a factor, but Tottenham's quality should overcome this.
- Bodø/Glimt will be playing for pride and will want to put on a good performance for their home fans.
- Tottenham will be keen to avoid any complacency and secure their place in the final.