The first leg of the 2025/26 Champions League play-off tie between Bodo/Glimt (Norway) and Internazionale (Italy) will take place on 18 February at the Aspmyra Stadion. Bodo/Glimt vs Internazionale: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Bodo/Glimt
Bodo/Glimt pulled off a truly outstanding feat to book their place in the play-offs. After the first six matchdays of the league phase, the home side had not won a single match and had collected only three points, with fixtures against Manchester City and Atletico Madrid still to come. Many felt their chances of finishing strongly were close to zero, but Bodo/Glimt produced two shocks in eight days by beating both high-profile opponents. As a result, the club climbed from 32nd to 23rd in the standings and reached the Champions League knockout stage for the first time in their debut campaign in the main competition.
- Bodo/Glimt have failed to keep a clean sheet in nine straight Champions League matches.
- Both teams have scored in five of Bodo/Glimt’s previous seven home games in this tournament.
- Nine of the club’s last 10 Champions League matches have gone over the totals line.
Potential Bodo/Glimt Lineup (4-3-3)
Nikita Haikin – Fredrik Sjovold, Odin Bjortuft, Jostein Gundersen, Fredrik Bjorkan – Patrick Berg, Sondre Fet, Haakon Evjen – Ole Blomberg, Jens Petter Hauge, Kasper Hog.
Internazionale
Internazionale were among the leaders after four wins from their first four league-phase matches, but their position was badly damaged by an unpleasant run of three defeats. Even though Internazionale beat Borussia Dortmund (2:0) in their last match, it was only enough for 10th place in the final table. The Italians are now preparing to play in the Champions League knockouts for a fifth straight season, having reached the final twice in that span. It is also worth noting that the Milan side have not lost any of their four most recent European matches against Norwegian opposition (three wins, one draw).
- In this season’s Champions League, Internazionale have conceded seven goals in total, with only Arsenal allowing fewer (4).
- The club’s decisive run in this tournament (excluding extra time) stands at nine matches (five wins, four defeats).
- Internazionale have scored in seven of their previous eight Champions League games.
Potential Internazionale Lineup (3-5-2)
Yann Sommer – Alessandro Bastoni, Yann Bisseck, Manuel Akanji – Luis Enrique, Piotr Zielinski, Federico Dimarco, Nicolo Barella, Henrikh Mkhitaryan – Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram.
Defender Denzel Dumfries is injured.
Referee
Daniel Siebert (Germany)
Matches – 9 (international matches, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 49;
Yellow cards per match – 5.4;
Red cards shown – 2;
Fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 11%.
Bodo/Glimt vs Internazionale: Match Prediction
Bodo/Glimt are considered underdogs, but that same status did not stop them from producing surprise wins over Manchester City and Atletico Madrid in the decisive league-phase rounds. The team have already shown they have no fear of Europe’s giants, and after those January shocks the Norwegian side have also gained confidence. However, Bodo/Glimt have always had character, so even in poor matches the club do not allow themselves to fall apart and finish without a fight. Across their last 10 Champions League games, the hosts have lost by more than one goal only once. At home, they have never suffered such defeats in this tournament.
Internazionale only ended their run of three Champions League defeats in the final matchday. Before their trip to Borussia Dortmund, the club had beaten only teams that ultimately failed to reach the play-off places. It is also worth adding that on the road the Milan side do not often manage to win comfortably, and in most cases the intrigue remains until the final whistle. Internazionale have beaten an opponent by a margin of two goals or more in just four of their previous 15 away Champions League matches.
Prediction: Bodo/Glimt (+1.5)