Bodo/Glimt vs Qarabag Prediction and Betting Tips | November 7th 2024
Bodo/Glimt will invite Qarabag to Aspmyra Stadion in the league phase of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday. Bodo have enjoyed an unbeaten start to their campaign while the visitors have suffered defeats in all three games.
Glimt are winless in their last two games, conceding three goals apiece. They played Molde in the Eliteserien on Sunday and were held to a 3-3 draw. Ulrik Saltnes scored in the 37th minute while Fredrik André Bjørkan added the second goal in the 58th minute. They were helped to their third goal of the match via Casper Øyvann's own goal.
The Horsemen are unbeaten in their last two games while keeping clean sheets. They played Turan in the Azerbaijan Premier League last week and were held to a goalless draw, keeping their sixth clean sheet of the season.
Glimt played Braga in their previous Europa League outing and recorded a 2-1 away win. Villads Nielsen scored the match-winner in the fourth minute of stoppage time in that win. The visitors hosted Ajax last time around and suffered a 3-0 loss, failing to score for the second time in three games.
Bodo/Glimt vs Qarabag Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams will meet for the first time. The hosts play an Azerbaijani team for the first time while this will be the sixth meeting against a Norwegian team for the visitors.
- Bodo/Glimt have won 10 of their 11 home games across all competitions this season. They have scored at least three goals in nine games.
- Qarabag are winless in their last six games in the Europa League, suffering five losses. They have conceded at least two goals in their last seven appearances in the competition.
- The Horsemen have the worst defensive record in the Europa League this season, conceding eight goals in three games.
Bodo/Glimt vs Qarabag Prediction
The Yellow Horde have seen a drop in form recently, with just one win in their last five games in all competitions, with three ending in draws. They have scored at least two goals in their last three games in all competitions and will look to continue their goalscoring run here.
The Horsemen have been in good touch recently, winning three of their last five games while keeping four clean sheets. They have suffered just one loss against Norwegian teams, with that loss coming on penalties. Interestingly, they have drawn their two away meetings against Norwegian teams.
While Glimt have struggled recently, considering their better record in the Europa League thus far and impressive home record this season, they should be able to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Bodo/Glimt 2-1 Qarabag
Bodo/Glimt vs Qarabag Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Bodo/Glimt to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Both Teams to Score - Yes
Bold Tip: Ulrik Saltnes to score or assist any time - Yes