Bodo/Glimt is hosting Tottenham for the second leg of the Europa League semi-finals at its Aspmyra Stadion
Tottenham won the first leg 3-1 in England. In case the aggregate score at the end of the second 90’ is even, we will have extra time, and after that (if necessary) a penalty shootout. The winner of this duel will advance and face either Athletic Bilbao or Man Utd in the final at San Mames.
What We Know
- Last week’s game was the first ever between the two teams, and Tottenham won 3-1.
- Bodo is the worst defence left in the competition, having conceded 23 times.
- They have five wins and one defeat at home this year, with four out of six games ending with BTTS & Over 2.5 Goals.
- Tottenham has a 3-1-2 away record. They have managed to score at least twice in four of these games.
- Spurs are the joint-best defence remaining in the competition, conceding 13 goals (tied with Bilbao) and keeping four clean sheets.
Betting Tip Bodo Glimt - Tottenham
Both teams possess the quality to score, and they both look to attack. Bodo will find a way to score, and it’s up to Spurs to take advantage of open space on the counter. Our pick is BTTS & Over 2.5.
- Prediction: BTTS & Over 2.5
- Odds: 1.72 (at the time of writing)
- Stake: 7
Bodo/Glimt
Bodo were undoubtedly the inferior side in their 3-1 loss to Spurs in London. They conceded a goal in just 39 seconds and were down two by the 34th minute. They tried to strike back in the second half, but Tottenham remained firmly in control, and Solanke added a third later on (61’).
Still, the Norwegians managed to score a potentially crucial goal towards the end of the game. In the 83rd minute, Kjaer and Saltnes worked together beautifully, and the latter converted from inside the box to give his team a shot in the second leg.
Manager Knutsen was aware of the goal’s significance and appeared ready to take on Spurs in front of the home fans. Bodo will try to take advantage of the unusual conditions in their home stadium - not only is the temperature significantly lower than most opponents’ home towns, but also the stadium’s pitch is artificial grass.
Bodo is an attacking side at heart, and they will try to take the initiative. They’ve conceded six times in their home games, keeping two clean sheets.
They are able to score at will, having done so 28 times this season in the competition. Four out of their six home games have seen BTTS and Over 2,5 Goals. No games for the Norwegian league over the weekend between the two Spurs games.
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Tottenham
Spurs were dominant against Bodo, coming away with a commanding first 3-1 leg win. Brennan Johnson scored in just 39 seconds, the fastest-ever in this stage of the competition.
Tottenham kept up the pressure, and 33 minutes later, Pedro Porro delivered an excellent ball to Maddison, who calmly put it past the goalkeeper. Spurs added a third in the second half, when Solanke won and converted a penalty.
It would have been a perfect evening for Spurs, had they not conceded a goal later on. Still, manager Ange Postecoglou was open-handed in his compliments to his players for their performance and their defensive discipline (despite the late goal).
The North London side has a rather balanced record away from home in the Europa League, tallying three wins, two draws, and two defeats. They’ve managed to score at least twice in four of those games, keeping a clean sheet in four.
Three straight away clashes ended with Under 2,5 Goals. The last few rounds of the Premier League are entirely procedural for Spurs, who travelled to West Ham for a forgettable 1-1 draw.
