RFS and Bodo/Glimt will face off in the second leg of their Champions League second round qualifying match on Wednesday night with the home side having it all to do.
Bodo/Glimt come into the match with a very healthy advantage after defeating their Latvian opponents 4-0 on home soil last week.
With a turnaround highly unlikely, RFS will be looking to simply win the match on the night to give their fans something to cheer about after a miserable performance last week.
As part of our latest round of Champions League betting tips, here is our RFS vs Bodo/Glimt prediction.
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RFS vs Bodo/Glimt prediction: The visitors to pick up where they left off
Key stats
- Bodo/Glimt won the first leg against RFS 4-0 last week.
- RFS have never made it further than this stage of Champions League qualifying.
- Five of Bodo/Glimt's last six matches have seen more than two goals scored.
Correct score prediction: RFS 1-3 Bodo/Glimt
Bodo/Glimt showed just how prolific they can be in front of goal last week and there is no reason why they won't pick up where they left off despite now being the away side. They have scored scored 3+ goals in three of their last five matches while RFS should at least be good enough for a goal this time around. They have scored at least once in 14 of their last 15 fixtures.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies back the Norwegians
- Home: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
- Draw: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- Away: 4/6 (1.67) – 60%
Bodo/Glimt aren't as heavy favourites as they were last week but the bookies still believe they will have too much quality for RFS on the night. A Bodo/Glimt victory on the night has been priced at 4/6 while a home victory has been priced at 7/2. The draw, which wouldn't necessarily be a bad result for either side, has been priced at 16/5.
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Most recent H2Hs: A second-ever meeting
This is only the second time that RFS and Bodo/Glimt have faced off with the first encounter happening just over a week ago in Norway. RFS were only formed in 2016 so have very little experience of playing in European competitions while Bodo/Glimt have been participating in them since 1976.
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RFS preview: Trying to keep things respectable
After dominating Latvian football over the past couple of years, the opportunity to play a team of the calibre of Bodo/Glimt should be a welcome one. While they were humbled last week, they will now at least know what to expect and should perform better in front of their home fans.
Predicted lineup: Steinbors (GK), Njie, Balodis, Lipuscek, Prenga, Markhiev, Panic, Mares, Kigurs, Emerson, Diomande
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Dynamo Kiev
1
Rigas FS
0
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L
Dynamo Kiev
1
Rigas FS
0
Europe Friendlies 25/01/25
W
FC Flora Tallinn
0
Rigas FS
2
UEFA Europa League 23/01/25
W
Ajax
0
Rigas FS
1
Europe Friendlies 18/01/25
W
FK Zalgiris Vilnius
0
Rigas FS
1
Bodo/Glimt preview: Cruising to the next round
Bodo/Glimt have never made it through to the Champions League group stages but providing nothing crazy happens on Wednesday night, they will potentially be just two wins away from reaching the promised land.
Predicted lineup: Haikin (GK), Wembangomo, Gundersen, Moe, Bjorkan, Berg, Saltnes, Evjen, Mikkelsen, Kapskarmo, Sjovold
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Aalesund
1
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0
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L
Tottenham
2
Bodo/Glimt
0
UEFA Europa League 01/05/25
L
Tottenham
3
Bodo/Glimt
1
Norway Eliteserien 27/04/25
W
KFUM
0
Bodo/Glimt
3
Norway Cup 24/04/25
W
Junkeren
1
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5
Player to watch: August Mikkelsen
August Mikkelsen has struggled for form at Bodo/Glimt since signing for the club in January but in recent weeks, he is showing signs that he is finally starting to adapt to life at the club. He has scored three goals and provided one assist in his last three appearances.
Two of those goals came against RFS in the first leg, so the Latvians will be well aware of what he can bring to the table. Given the form he is in, there is no need to even consider resting Mikkelsen.