The second leg of the 2025/26 Champions League qualification playoff between Sturm (Austria) and Bodø/Glimt (Norway) will take place on August 26 at the Wörthersee Stadium in Klagenfurt. The first match ended with a 5-0 victory for Bodø/Glimt. Bodø/Glimt vs. Sturm: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Sturm
For the Austrians, this Champions League campaign is coming to an end. Jurgen Seumel's side suffered an unexpected heavy defeat in Norway, losing 0-5. To advance to the main round of the European competition, they need to win by at least six goals. Interestingly, this was Sturm's second consecutive away defeat by such a margin in this tournament. The club has also suffered its seventh defeat in the last nine Champions League matches.
- At least one team failed to score in regular time in 7 of the Austrians' last 8 matches in this tournament.
- Sturm conceded first in 7 of their last 9 Champions League encounters.
- No more than two goals were scored in 90 minutes in the club's last 4 home matches in this European competition.
Predicted lineup for Sturm (4-3-3)
Oliver Christensen – Max Johnston, Tim Erman, Dimitri Lavalee, Emir Karic – Jon Gorenc-Stankovic, Tomic Horvat, Tochi Chukwuani – Otar Kiteishvili, Leon Grgic, William Boving.
Bodø/Glimt
Kjetil Knutsen's team has already settled the question of the winner in this tie. In the return leg, even a heavy defeat, but not more than by four goals, will suit them. If a sensation occurs and the Norwegians lose by five goals, extra time will be played. Notably, Bodø/Glimt has won 6 of their last 7 matches in this tournament.
- At least 3 goals were scored in regular time in 6 of the Scandinavians' last 8 Champions League matches.
- Bodø/Glimt has not lost in 90 minutes in 10 of their last 12 matches in this European competition (9 wins and 1 draw).
- The club has not won in regular time in 6 of their last 8 away games in the Champions League (1 draw and 5 losses).
Predicted lineup for Bodø/Glimt (4-3-3)
Nikita Haikin – Fredrik Sjøvold, Haitam Aleesami, Fredrik Bjørkan, Odin Bjørtuft – Patrick Berg, Ulrik Saltnes, Håkon Evjen – Isak Dybvik Määttä, Kasper Høgh, Jens Petter Hauge.
Referee
Szymon Marciniak (Poland)
Matches – 12 (International matches, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 43;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.6;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 42%.
Bodø/Glimt vs. Sturm: Match Prediction
The Norwegians secured their long-awaited entry into the autumn stage of the Champions League in the first game. Previously, this club had never reached the main stage of this European competition. Given the attacking potential of the Scandinavians, they are likely to trouble the opponents' goalkeeper again in the second match, having scored in 4 of their last 5 away Champions League games, while also conceding in 7 of their last 8 away matches in this tournament.
Sturm played in the main stage of the Champions League last season but has been completely unprepared for European competitions this time, conceding five goals from the Norwegian champions. Interestingly, at least five goals have been scored in 3 of the Austrians' last 4 matches in this tournament. The hosts will try to score early to stage a comeback, so high scoring can be expected from the Austrians in the return match. However, Sturm is also likely to concede, as they have in 9 of their last 11 Champions League games.
My prediction: Total over 3 goals
