The second leg of the 2024/25 Europa League playoff between Bodo/Glimt (Norway) and Twente (Netherlands) will take place on February 20 at the Aspmyra Stadium. The first match ended with a 2-1 victory for Twente. Bodo/Glimt vs. Twente: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Bodo/Glimt
Kjetil Knutsen's team lost the first leg away with a score of 1-2, marking their first defeat in four Europa League matches (2 wins, 1 draw). However, Bodo/Glimt has managed to score in each of their last seven matches in this competition. To advance to the next round, the Norwegians need to win by at least two goals in regular time. Notably, the club has never reached the Europa League Round of 16 before.
- The club has won in regular time in 6 of their last 9 home matches in the Europa League.
- The number "1" appeared in the scoreline at the end of 90 minutes in 8 of the team's last 9 home matches in this tournament.
- The Norwegians have conceded in regular time in their last nine home matches in the Europa League.
Predicted lineup for Bodo/Glimt (4-3-3)
Nikita Haikin – Fredrik Bjorkan, Ole Blomberg, Jostein Gundersen, Villads Nielsen – Ulrik Saltnes, Patrick Berg, Hakon Evjen – Fredrik Sjøvold, Kasper Heg, Jens Petter Hauge.
Twente
Joseph Oosting's side secured their third consecutive Europa League victory by winning the first match, a feat they haven't achieved in this tournament since 2012. Additionally, the club scored more than once in a match for only the third time in the current Europa League campaign. To advance to the next round, Twente only needs a draw after 90 minutes, and in the event of a one-goal loss, extra time will be played. The club last reached the Europa League Round of 16 in the 2011/12 season.
- The team has not lost in regular time in 5 of their last 6 Europa League matches (3 wins, 2 draws).
- The club has conceded a maximum of one goal in 90 minutes in 4 of their last 5 matches in this tournament.
- No more than three goals have been scored in regular time in 7 of Twente's last 9 Europa League matches.
Predicted lineup for Twente (4-2-3-1)
Lars Unnerstall – Bart van Rooij, Gustaf Lagerbielke, Bas Kuipers, Bart van Rooij – Michal Sadilek, Michel Vlap – Saifullah Ltayef, Sam Steijn, Daan Rots – Ricky van Wolfswinkel.
Midfielder Younes Taha will miss the match due to injury.
Referee
Alejandro Hernandez (Spain)
Matches – 5 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 12;
Average yellow cards per match – 2.4;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 19;
Penalties – 0%.
Bodo/Glimt vs. Twente: Match Prediction
Bodo/Glimt's home matches in European competitions are known for their high scoring, as the team favors attacking football and often neglects defensive solidity. In their last nine home Europa League matches, the Norwegians have only failed to score once, and in six of these games, they have scored at least two goals. However, they have not managed a clean sheet during this period.
In the current Europa League campaign, Twente started slowly but has since improved, particularly in terms of scoring. Even in away matches, the Dutch side has shown attacking intent, failing to score only against Olympiacos in four away matches at the group stage. However, they have conceded in 7 of their 9 games in this Europa League season.
I expect both teams to play actively in attack in this encounter, so my prediction: Both teams to score – yes
* Each team's lineup is based on their last match in this tournament.
