The match of Matchday 8 of the group stage of the 2025/26 Champions League between Atletico Madrid (Spain) and Bodø/Glimt (Norway) will take place on 28 january at Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium. Atletico Madrid vs Bodø/Glimt: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Atletico Madrid
In the latest Champions League round Atletico Madrid drew away with Galatasaray (1:1). The outcome of that match was mixed. On one hand, the team secured participation in the playoff ties. But due to the loss of two points the team left the top eight, falling to 12th place in the table. Now, to return to the direct qualification zone for the round of 16, the club must achieve as favorable a result as possible in the decisive match with Bodø/Glimt. Even a win does not guarantee a return to the top eight, but in case of a draw the chances will become much lower. We note that this season in the Champions League the home side has won all three of the past home matches. Over the previous 18 home games in this competition the home team suffered only 1 defeat (13 wins, 4 draws).
- The team has failed to keep a clean sheet in 10 group-stage Champions League matches.
- Atletico Madrid have won all six previous matches against Norwegian clubs in UEFA competitions.
- Atletico Madrid's uncompromising home run in the Champions League spans 13 games (12 wins, 1 defeat).
Potential Atletico Madrid Lineup (4-4-2)
Jan Oblak – Marcos Llorente, Marc Pubill, David Ganczko, Matteo Ruggeri – Pablo Barrios, Koke, Alex Baena, Giuliano Simeone – Alexander Sorloth, Julian Alvarez.
Forward Antoine Griezmann will not be available due to injury.
Bodø/Glimt
A few days ago Bodø/Glimt sensationally beat Manchester City (3:1) and, by the chances created, could have won by a larger margin. The club secured its first win in the Champions League group stage in its history; previously the club had managed only 3 points in 6 matches. Importantly, the club rose to 28th place in the table and preserved hopes of progressing to the European competition playoffs. However, this is achievable only with a victory over Atletico Madrid, and even with the required result it will be necessary to monitor rivals' matches. Note that the team has not kept a clean sheet in eight Champions League matches, while the club itself scored in 8 of its last 9 matches in this competition.
- Bodø/Glimt scored at least 2 goals in 5 of their previous 7 Champions League matches.
- The club won with a +1.5 handicap in 8 of its last 9 games in this European competition.
- At least 2 goals have been scored in each of Bodø/Glimt's last 5 away Champions League matches.
Potential Bodø/Glimt Lineup (4-3-3)
Nikita Haikin – Fredrik Shøvold, Odin Bjørtuft, Jostein Gundersen, Fredrik Bjørkan – Patrick Berg, Sondre Fet, Hakon Evjen – Ole Blomberg, Jens Petter Hauge, Kasper Heg.
Referee
Maurizio Mariani (Italy)
Matches – 7 (International fixtures, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 24;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.4;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 20;
Penalties – 0%.
Atletico Madrid vs Bodø/Glimt: Match Prediction
Atletico Madrid slipped up in the last Champions League round, and that dropped points was not the first setback for the club in this season's European competition. It is important to note, however, that all the slips occurred away from home. At home the side collected the maximum nine points, and the home winning run in the Champions League currently stands at six matches. In five of those six games both teams scored, but conceded goals did not unsettle the hosts. We also note that, including away matches, both teams scored in 6 of Atletico Madrid's last 7 Champions League fixtures.
Bodø/Glimt have just recorded their first Champions League win, and that historic result came on home soil. Away from home the club traditionally feels noticeably more pressure. The visitors' winless run in away Champions League matches stands at five games, and three of those five ended in defeat. At the same time it is notable that in the last four away games in this competition both teams scored. Overall, in the club's seven previous group-stage matches we saw no goal exchange in only one home match against Monaco (0:1).
Prediction: Atletico Madrid To Win + Both Teams To Score
