The second leg of the 2024/25 Europa League semi-final between Bodo/Glimt (Norway) and Tottenham (England) will take place on May 8 at the Aspmyra Stadium. The score of the first match is 3-1 in favor of Tottenham. Bodo/Glimt vs. Tottenham: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Bodo/Glimt
The Scandinavians were defeated 1-3 in the first encounter. However, the team avoided a heavy loss by scoring in the last 10 minutes of the match in London. Interestingly, in the current tournament, the club lost away in regulation time in all three previous playoff rounds but still advanced each time. To reach the final, the team needs to beat the English side by at least three goals after 90 minutes.
- At least three goals have been scored in regulation time in 10 of Bodo/Glimt's last 13 games in this European competition.
- Both teams scored in 10 of the last 13 matches for the Norwegians in the Europa League.
- The Scandinavians scored at least two goals in regulation time in their last five home games in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Bodo/Glimt (5-4-1)
Nikita Haikin – Fredrik Bjorkan, Fredrik Sjoevol, Jostein Gundersen, Isak Duvvik Mjaata, Villads Nielsen – Sondre Fet, Ulrik Saltnes, Jens Petter Hauge, Ole Blomberg – Kasper Heg.
Tottenham
The Londoners once again proved that they can handle any opponent at home in this European competition. The club's unbeaten streak at their arena in this tournament now stands at 14 matches (11 wins and 3 draws). Ange Postecoglou's team will advance to the Europa League final even if they lose the second leg by a single goal. If Tottenham loses by exactly two goals, extra time will be played. It's worth noting that neither the Londoners nor their opponents have ever played in a Europa League final.
- The club has suffered only one defeat in their last nine matches in this European competition (5 wins and 3 draws).
- Both teams scored in 7 of Tottenham's last 10 Europa League encounters.
- The English side scored in regulation time in 8 of their last 10 away matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Tottenham (4-3-3)
Guglielmo Vicario – Cristian Romero, Destiny Udogie, Pedro Porro, Micky van de Ven – Yves Bissouma, James Maddison, Rodrigo Bentancur – Richarlison, Brennan Johnson, Dominic Solanke.
Defender Radu Dragusin and midfielders James Maddison and Lucas Bergvall are out due to injuries. Midfielder Son Heung-min's participation is in doubt.
Referee
Maurizio Mariani (Italy)
Matches – 12 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 44;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.7;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 42%.
Bodo/Glimt vs. Tottenham: Match Prediction
On one hand, the English side is likely satisfied with their two-goal victory in the first match. Typically, such an advantage is enough to progress in knockout stages. On the other hand, the goal conceded at the end of the last game could be a key factor in this semi-final. The reason is that the Norwegians have been very strong at home this season and, with the support of their fans, they are quite capable of overcoming a two-goal deficit.
In their last five home matches in the Europa League, Bodo/Glimt has consistently won in regulation time. Additionally, in 6 of their last 7 home games in this tournament, the Scandinavians have scored at least two goals in regulation time. Meanwhile, the London club has shown inconsistency away in this European competition and often loses. I predict that even if the hosts do not manage to beat their opponent in regulation time, they will at least not lose.
My prediction: Bodo/Glimt with a handicap (0)
