📢 How will the first leg of the final qualifying round of the Champions League between Bodo/Glimt and Sturm unfold? Both teams have been in fine form in their recent outings, making this upcoming clash particularly intriguing. The home side's attacking play is impressive, averaging 2.6 goals per match. Meanwhile, the Austrian club combines a well-organized defense with consistent offensive contributions. The key question for this match is which tactics the coaches will prioritize.
Head-to-Head
⚠ These teams have never faced each other before.
Bodo/Glimt Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Eliteserien tournament (home team – Stromsgodset, away team – Bodo/Glimt). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:5.
Here's the game statistics (Bodo/Glimt vs Stromsgodset):
- ball possession: 76% vs 24%;
- corner kicks: 16 vs 1;
- fouls: 5 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 13 vs 1.
Bodø/Glimt are in excellent form, having won 7 of their last 10 official matches. The team boasts a potent attacking line, averaging 2.6 goals per game, making them a formidable opponent for any defense. However, the Norwegians' main asset remains their balanced defense, conceding just 0.9 goals per game on average.
Sturm Graz Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Bundesliga tournament (home team – Ried, away – Sturm Graz). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:3.
Here are the match stats (Sturm Graz vs Ried):
- ball possession: 54% vs 46%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 4;
- fouls: 8 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
- shots on target: 6 vs 5.
Sturm Graz have been inconsistent lately, securing five wins and suffering four losses in their last ten official matches. On average, the Austrian side scores 1.8 goals per game. However, their attack often struggles with finishing, as many offensive plays end without a shot on target. Despite this, they remain composed under pressure, demonstrating strict discipline and the ability to defend in an organized manner, even against more aggressive opponents.
Prediction on the outcome
- Bodo/Glimt have won in 7 of last 8 games.
Prediction on the over/under
- Sturm Graz have scored under 1.5 goals in 7 of last 8 games (Champions League).
Prediction on corners
- Bodo/Glimt have taken over 5.5 corners in last 5 games.
Editorial Prediction
Bodø/Glimt head into the upcoming clash with a buoyant mood, stepping onto the field as clear favorites. The team thrives on their artificial turf, having mastered the art of leveraging this advantage against opponents. Their winning streak is equally impressive, with victories in seven of their last eight matches. Given these stats, betting on a Bodø/Glimt win seems like a well-founded prediction.[(Shimizu S-Pulse) Weakness]: 1. Shimizu S-Pulse are 13th in the J1 League table. Facing 2nd-placed Kashima Antlers, they will find it hard to win this match due to their declining form, indicating doubtful motivation.2. Shimizu S-Pulse defender Yuji Takahashi and forward Sena Saito will miss this league game due to injuries.3. Shimizu S-Pulse were winless with 2 draws and 3 losses in the last 5 g...
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