Twente take a narrow 2-1 lead into the second leg of their Europa League play-off in Norway against Bodo/Glimt this Thursday, and we're expecting another entertaining 90 minutes between the pair.
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Bodo/Glimt vs Twente prediction: Possible goal-fest on the cards?
Key Stats
- Both teams have scored in each of Bod/Glimt's last four fixtures, including friendlies.
- Four of Bodo/Glimt's last five competitive and non-competitive matches have produced over 2.5 goals.
- Kasper Hogh has scored 15 goals across all competitions for Bodo/Glimt this season, including three in the Europa League.
Correct score prediction: Bodo/Glimt 3-2 Twente
Only one goal separated these two sides in the Netherlands last week and we're predicting another close and competitive 90 minutes in Norway this Thursday. The host shave scored at least three goals in three of their last four home games, including friendlies, while Twente have scored at least two goals in five of their last six matches across all competitions.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bodo/Glimt are the favourite
- HOME: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
- AWAY: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Bodo/Glimt are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 48.8% but we are expecting a close and competitive 90 minutes between the two clubs.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Twente in front
Last week's meeting between these two clubs in the Netherlands was the first-ever and it went the way of Twente by two goals to one.
UEFA Europa League 13/02/25
FC Twente
Bodo/Glimt
Bodo/Glimt preview: Score plenty of goals
Bodo/Glimt won't be too down-hearted following their 2-1 defeat in the Netherlands last week as the Scandinavians have goals in them, especially at home.
A late goal from Patrick Berg looked like it had earned the Norwegians a 1-1 draw in the first leg only for Twente to be awarded a spot-kick deep into stoppage time, which the hosts converted.
Forward Samuel Burakovsky has a groin injury that looks set to keep him out of action until late March.
Predicted lineup: Haikin (GK), Gundersen, Bjorkan, Didrik Blomberg, Nielsen, Saltnes, Berg, Evjen, Sjovold, Hauge & Hogh
UEFA Europa League 10/04/25
W
Lazio
0
Bodo/Glimt
2
Norway Eliteserien 05/04/25
W
Ham-Kam
0
Bodo/Glimt
3
Norway Eliteserien 30/03/25
W
Bryne
0
Bodo/Glimt
1
Norway Cup 26/03/25
W
Innstranden
0
Bodo/Glimt
8
Europe Friendlies 22/03/25
W
Molde
1
Bodo/Glimt
2
Twente preview: Needed a stoppage-time penalty
Twente took the lead against Bodo/Glimt after just five minutes through Tunisian midfielder Sayfallah Ltaief but ended up conceding an 85th-minute equaliser, which could have proved very costly had Ricky van Wolfswinkel not converted a dramatic stoppage-time penalty to restore the Dutch side's one goal advantage.
On the balance of play, Twente certainly deserved to take a lead into the second leg against Bodo/Glimt but it might not be enough to see them progress into the last 16.
Younes Taha is expected to miss the trip to Norway this week due to a lower leg injury.
Predicted lineup: Unnerstall (GK), Kuipers, Lagerbielke, van Rooij, Sadílek, Vlap, Steijn, Hilgers, Ltaief, van Wolfswinkel & Rots
Netherlands Eredivisie 13/04/25
D
PEC Zwolle
1
FC Twente
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 05/04/25
D
Fortuna Sittard
1
FC Twente
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 30/03/25
L
Heracles
2
FC Twente
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 16/03/25
L
Feyenoord
6
FC Twente
2
Netherlands Eredivisie 09/03/25
W
Almere City FC
0
FC Twente
1
Player to watch: Patrick Berg
Patrick Berg added a few more goals to his game this season and that has certainly played its part in an excellent campaign for Bodo/Glimt as they clinched the Eliteserien title.
Berg, whose best goal tally in the league previously was four which he achieved during the 2020 season, finished the 2024 campaign with nine league goals as well as two more in the Europa League.
Bodo/Glimt's combative midfielder has a goal in him
We're expecting Bodfo/Glimt's combative midfield general to put in a top-quality performance on Thursday night, one that could help guide his team into the last 16.