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20th Jan. UEFA Champions League---Bodo Glimt VS Manchester City Prediction
UEFA Champions League - Bodo Glimt VS Manchester City
Match Time:21-01-2026 01:45 Wednesday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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Team News
Bodø/Glimt have no major new injury crises reported, with the squad largely available after a long break since their December 2-2 draw vs Borussia Dortmund. They've stayed competitive in the Eliteserien domestically but struggled hugely in Europe, conceding heavily (highest xG against in the competition at 17.2) and failing to win at home in the Champions League. Expect a 4-3-3 setup with Nikita Haikin in goal, a backline of Fredrik Sjøvold, Odin Bjørtuft, Haitam Aleesami, and Isak Määttä; midfield trio Patrick Berg, Sondre Fet, and Håkon Evjen for energy; and attackers Jens Petter Hauge, Kasper Høgh, and Ole Blomberg looking to counter. Key threats include Hauge's dribbling and creativity (high chances created and dribbles this season). The side relies on high pressing and set pieces but has looked exposed against elite attacks.
Manchester City arrive after a disappointing 2-0 Manchester derby loss to United, extending a winless Premier League streak, though they've been strong in Europe (four wins in six). Pep Guardiola faces a defensive crisis—up to seven first-teamers sidelined, including Ruben Dias (hamstring), Josko Gvardiol (shin), John Stones, and others like Kovacic, Savinho. Bernardo Silva is suspended. Rotation is likely: Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal (recent signing), makeshift defense with Abdukodir Khusanov, Nathan Aké, or youth like Max Alleyne; midfield anchored by Rodri, Tijjani Reijnders, and Nico O'Reilly; attack featuring Phil Foden, Rayan Cherki, Jérémy Doku, and Erling Haaland (or Omar Marmoush if Haaland rested/exhausted). City's depth shines—expect control, high possession, and exploiting spaces with pacey wingers.
Head to Head Analysis
This is the first-ever competitive meeting between the sides—no prior history. Bodø/Glimt have a poor record against English teams in Europe (winless in six: five losses, one draw), conceding at least two goals in five of those (14 total), including recent heavy defeats. They've drawn once at home in the Champions League this season (vs Tottenham) but generally struggle defensively against top attacks. City have dominated similar mismatches away, rarely dropping points against lower-ranked sides in Europe. No English team has lost away to a Norwegian opponent in major competition since 2002. Expect City to dictate tempo, with Bodø/Glimt aiming to frustrate early and hit counters, but the gulf in quality and City's motivation for a top-eight push should prevail. Games involving Bodø/Glimt often see goals (five of last six league phase matches over 3 goals), while City's attack (Haaland's threat) exploits vulnerabilities.
Prediction
Bodø/Glimt's home atmosphere and physicality might cause early problems in the cold, but their defensive frailties and winless European run make an upset unlikely. City's superior talent, even rotated and injury-hit, should overwhelm—strong in Champions League (low concessions), with Haaland eyeing records. Expect City to control, score multiple times, and secure a comfortable win to boost their league phase standing.
Final Prediction: Manchester City win 3-0 (or 3-1 if Bodø nick one on counter). Clear away victory—around 70-75% confidence in a City win, with over 2.5 goals likely given trends.
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