The Matchday 7 fixture of the 2024/25 Europa League group stage between Bodo/Glimt (Norway) and Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israel) will take place on January 23 at the Aspmyra Stadium. Bodo/Glimt vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Ricardo de Burgos (Spain)
Matches – 5 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 15;
Average yellow cards per match – 3;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 20;
Penalties – 20%.
Predicted lineups for Bodo/Glimt vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv
Bodo/Glimt (4-3-3): Nikita Haikin – Fredrik Bjorkan, Odin Bjoruft, Jostein Gundersen, Fredrik Sjøvold – Ulrik Saltnes, Patrick Berg, Hakon Evjen – Philip Zinckernagel, Kasper Heg, Jens Hauge.
Maccabi Tel Aviv (4-3-3): Roi Mishpati – Idan Nachmias, Nemanja Stojic, Raz Shlomo, Roy Revivo – Dor Peretz, Joris van Overeem, Gavriel Kanichowsky – Hisham Layous, Dor Turgeman, Wesley Pinto Batista.
Each team has listed the starting lineup from their previous match in this tournament.
Bodo/Glimt
Kjetil Knutsen's side defeated Besiktas 2-1 at home in the last round. As a result, Bodo/Glimt managed to earn points for the first time in three Europa League matches. The team has scored at least twice for the fourth time in the group stage. The Norwegians are currently in 13th place in the standings with ten points. A victory will secure them a spot in the playoffs.
- At least three goals have been scored in regular time in 7 of the club's last 8 Europa League matches.
- Both teams have scored in 7 of the club's last 8 matches in this European competition.
- The number "2" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 7 of the last 8 matches for the Norwegians in the Europa League.
Maccabi Tel Aviv
In the last round, Zarko Lazetic's side defeated RFS at home (2-1). After four defeats at the start of the group stage, Maccabi managed to secure two consecutive victories, significantly improving their position in the standings. With six points, the Israelis are in 27th place, just one point away from the playoff zone. Notably, the club has a weak defense, conceding 13 goals, which is better than only three teams in the group stage.
Forward Wesley Pinto Batista will not play due to suspension.
- The team has not won in regular time in 10 of their last 13 away Europa League matches (4 draws, 6 losses).
- The number "1" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of 90 minutes in 5 of the team's last 6 away matches in this European competition.
- The Israelis have not scored more than one goal in regular time in 5 of their last 7 away Europa League matches.
Bodo/Glimt vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv: Match Prediction
The Norwegians may lack extensive experience in European competitions, but at home, they have proven to be a team ready to play openly against opponents of any level. Bodo/Glimt's scoring ability is impressive, as they have failed to score only against Arsenal in their last eight home Europa League matches. Moreover, they have netted a total of 18 goals during this period. However, the team has never kept a clean sheet at home in this tournament.
Maccabi shows a similar pattern, as the team plays aggressively even on the European stage. In 7 of their last 10 away Europa League matches, the Israelis have scored, and in this tournament, including qualifications, they have scored eight goals in four away matches. However, Maccabi does not have a reliable defense, as they have not kept a clean sheet in their last ten away Europa League matches.
With Bodo/Glimt currently in the off-season, I am not confident about a positive outcome for the hosts. However, I do expect a high-scoring game from both sides. My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
