Slavia Prague and debutants Bodo/Glimt will commence their respective Champions League campaigns when they meet at Fortuna Arena on Wednesday evening.
The Czech champions are embarking on their third appearance in Europe’s most prestigious club competition, making their long-awaited return after five years away. In contrast, the Norwegian visitors are entering uncharted territory, having sealed a historic qualification for the league phase by overcoming Austrian side Sturm Graz in the play-offs.
Read our Slavia Prague vs Bodo/Glimt predictions and preview to find out, but remember to also check our other UEFA Champions League predictions.
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Slavia Prague vs Bodo/Glimt prediction: Expect goals in Fortuna
Key stats
- Bodo/Glimt have both scored and conceded in each of their last three games, all of which ended with over 2.5 goals.
- The Norwegians did lose their most recent away fixture on the continental front by a 2-1 scoreline.
- Slavia are unbeaten in nine competitive matches stretching from the previous season.
Correct score prediction: Slavia 2-1 Bodo/Glimt
This encounter appears balanced considering both teams are in strong form, though the odds lean slightly towards Slavia due to their home advantage combined with their greater pedigree in this competition. Despite Bodo/Glimt’s excellent attacking run, they are not flawless, as shown in their 2-1 defeat to Sturm Graz away in qualifying. A similar outcome is anticipated here.
Pre-match analysis: Home side over twice as likely
- HOME: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.1%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.0%
- AWAY: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.0%
*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes; subject to change.
The bookmakers have tipped the home side to emerge victorious, with Slavia carrying a 57.1% win probability, more than double that of the visitors.
Bodo/Glimt’s 25.0% chance underlines their role as underdogs in this encounter, while the draw is viewed as equally likely at the same percentage.
Our hot tip of both teams to score and over 2.5 goals is priced at 17/20 (1.85). Bets with these odds usually reflect a 54.1% likelihood, making it a valuable selection given both teams’ recent goal-scoring form.
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Most recent H2H: First time meeting
This will be the first competitive meeting between Slavia and Bodo/Glimt, which comes as little surprise given both clubs hail from different leagues and have rarely crossed paths in Europe.
Slavia Prague preview: Key defenders face race against fitness
Slavia secured direct entry into the Champions League after lifting the Czech top flight in 2024-25, returning to the competition for the first time since 2019-20.
The Red and Whites have begun their title defence impressively, winning six of their eight league games (D2), including a 3-1 home win over Karvina at the weekend. Lukas Vorlicky was the standout, coming off the bench to score twice, though the 23-year-old will not feature on Wednesday as he is not registered on the UEFA squad list.
Meanwhile, full-back Jan Boril and centre-back Igoh Ogbu face late fitness tests to determine their availability.
Predicted XI: Stanek (GK), Holes, Ogbu, Zima, Doudera, Zafeiris, Dorley, Sadilek, Kusej, Provod & Chory
- 13/09/25: Slavia Prague 3-1 Karvina (W)
- 23/08/25: Slavia Prague 3-1 FK Pardubice (W)
- 09/08/25: Slavia Prague 3-0 Teplice (W)
- 20/07/25: Slavia Prague 2-2 Hradec Kralove (D)
- 13/07/25: Slavia Prague 4-2 SG Dynamo Dresden (W)
Bodo/Glimt preview: A host of absentees
Bodo/Glimt are champions of their domestic league, but last season’s triumph only secured them a playoff spot, where they overcame Sturm Graz 6-2 on aggregate to reach this stage.
The Super Team have continued their strong domestic campaign, collecting 48 points from 21 matches to sit two points clear at the top of Eliteserien. They arrive in Prague buoyed by a 7-1 demolition of Kristiansund over the weekend.
Manager Kjetil Knutsen, however, must contend with injury problems. Winger Ole Didrik Blomberg is sidelined with a ligament injury, while forward Kasper Hogh and left-back Haitam Aleesami remain doubtful.
Predicted XI: Haikin (GK), Riisaes, Gundersen, Bjortuft, Sjovold, Evjen, Berg, Auklend, Jorgensen, Brynhildsen & Hauge
- 12/09/25: Bodo/Glimt 7-1 Kristiansund (W)
- 31/08/25: Sandefjord 1-2 Bodo/Glimt (W)
- 26/08/25: Sturm Graz 2-1 Bodo/Glimt (L)
- 20/08/25: Bodo/Glimt 5-0 Sturm Graz (W)
- 15/08/25: Stromsgodset 0-5 Bodo/Glimt (W)
Player to watch: Tomas Chory
Wednesday’s clash offers Tomas Chory the chance to step back onto the pitch after five domestic fixtures on the sidelines. The forward is currently serving a six-match suspension handed down by the LFA Disciplinary Commission, but the sanction does not apply to continental competition.
This makes the 30-year-old striker available for selection in Prague, where he will be eager to make an impression. All eyes will be on Chory as he seeks to use this European stage to rebuild momentum and reconnect with the Slavia faithful.