# | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
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4 |
Tottenham Hotspur
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2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 4 |
20 |
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2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
Bodø/Glimt are showing inconsistent form in European competitions. Following a crushing 5-0 home victory over Sturm Graz, they suffered two setbacks: a 1-2 away defeat to the same Austrian club and a 2-2 draw with Slavia Prague. The Norwegian side has conceded six goals in their last three Champions League matches, highlighting issues in their defensive line. Meanwhile, their attack remains productive, having scored seven goals in those same games. Their home ground, Aspmyra, is traditionally a fortress, but a recent losing streak in Europe introduces some adjustments to that notion.
Under the management of Angelos Postecoglou, Tottenham are displaying confident attacking football but with noticeable instability in defense. In their last five matches across all competitions, Spurs have secured three wins, one draw, and suffered one defeat. Notable away victories over Manchester City (2-0) and West Ham (3-0) demonstrate their ability to control games on the road. However, a 2-2 draw with Brighton and a 0-1 home defeat to Bournemouth underline defensive vulnerabilities. In the current Champions League campaign, the team started with a narrow 1-0 victory over Villarreal.
The head-to-head statistics are overwhelmingly in Tottenham's favor. In the UEFA Europa League playoff matches in May 2025, the London side defeated the Norwegians twice: 3-1 at home and 2-0 away. Across these two legs, Tottenham scored five goals and conceded just one, confirming their tactical and qualitative superiority. For Bodø/Glimt, those matches exposed their defensive problems against rapid counter-attacks and a high press.
Tactically, the match will revolve around ball control and Tottenham's attempts to break down the hosts' low defensive block. Bodø/Glimt are likely to play on the counter-attack, relying on quick breaks down the flanks and set-pieces, where they are traditionally strong. The key for the Norwegians will be to contain Spurs' initial attacking tempo and prevent them from quickly progressing the play into the penalty area. For Tottenham, converting chances will be critical, as they demonstrated issues with this against Bournemouth and in the first half against Brighton.
Based on this analysis, Tottenham hold a clear advantage in terms of class and cohesion. Bodø/Glimt's defensive problems against top-tier teams, as evidenced in the head-to-head encounters, make it likely they will concede even at home. However, the Norwegians are capable of scoring, given their attacking output and the home advantage. The visitors are expected to control the flow of the game and create enough clear-cut chances to score. A bet on a Tottenham win is recommended, considering their attacking prowess and positive away record. Predicted score: 1-3.