Matchday 8 of the 2024/25 Europa League group stage between Nice (France) and Bodø/Glimt (Norway) will take place on January 30 at the Allianz Riviera. Nice vs. Bodø/Glimt: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Nice
In the last round, Franck Haise's side suffered a 0-1 defeat to Elfsborg. This result extended the club's winless streak in the Europa League to 11 matches (2 draws, 9 losses). The team is positioned 35th in the standings and no longer has a chance to qualify for the playoffs. Notably, Nice has conceded 15 goals in the group stage of the Europa League, a record worse than only three other participants in the tournament.
Forwards Jeremie Boga and Victor Osimhen are unavailable due to health issues. Midfielder Morgan Sanson and forward Terem Moffi are still recovering from injuries. Midfielder Tom Lech is suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
- Both teams scored in regular time in Nice's last 5 home matches in this European competition.
- At least 4 goals were scored in 4 of Nice's last 5 home games in the Europa League.
- The team conceded first in regular time in their last 5 home games in this tournament.
Bodø/Glimt
In the last round, the team defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 3-1. The club has lost only twice in 7 matches in the Europa League group stage (4 wins, 1 draw). Kjetil Knutsen's side is 10th in the standings with 13 points. Notably, Bodø/Glimt has already qualified for the playoffs, but the team has a good chance to advance directly to the Europa League Round of 16 – for this, the Norwegians must beat Nice and hope for opponents' slip-ups.
Forward Daniel Bassi is still recovering from injury.
- Both teams scored in regular time in 5 of Bodø/Glimt's last 7 away matches in this tournament.
- At least three goals were scored in 4 of Bodø/Glimt's last 5 away matches in the Europa League.
- The team has not won in regular time in 6 of their last 7 away matches in this European competition (2 draws, 4 losses).
Predicted lineups for Nice vs. Bodø/Glimt
Nice (3-5-2): Maxime Dupé – Yaël Ndzoumou, Mohamed Abdel Monem, Antoine Mendy – Melvin Bard, Sofiane Diop, Issiaga Kamara, Badredine Bouanani, Tom Lech – Youssoufa Moukoko, Mohamed-Ali Cho.
Bodø/Glimt (4-3-3): Nikita Haikin – Fredrik Bjørkan, Odin Bjørtuft, Jostein Gundersen, Fredrik Sjøvold – Ulrik Saltnes, Patrick Berg, Håkon Evjen – Isak Dybvik Määttä, Kasper Høgh, Sondre Sørli.
Each team's lineup reflects their last match in this tournament.
Referee: Eugène Jaya (Albania)
Matches – 6 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 27;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.5;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 26;
Penalties – 33%.
Nice vs. Bodø/Glimt: Match Prediction
Nice has struggled to deliver a strong performance in this Europa League campaign. The club has lost 5 of their 7 group stage matches, with draws against Real Sociedad (1-1) and Twente (2-2) in the other two. One reason for such a poor showing in this tournament is the team's defensive issues, as Nice has conceded in every match at this stage of the Europa League.
Bodø/Glimt, on the other hand, has performed well in this European competition. The club has not lost in 5 of their 7 group stage matches (4 wins, 1 draw). During this period, Kjetil Knutsen's side earned points even against strong opponents like Porto (3-2) and Union (0-0). It should also be noted that a victory in the upcoming match could see the Norwegians advance directly to the Round of 16.
I believe the visitors will secure points against Nice, who are unlikely to give their all due to a lack of tournament motivation. My prediction: Bodø/Glimt to win or draw
