AS Roma vs Bodo/Glimt prediction

• Competition: UEFA Europa Conference League
• Date: Thursday, 14th, April 2022
• Kick off at 20:00 UK/21.00 CET
• Venue: Stadio Olimpico (Rome)

The hatred between these rivals started in October last year, when a small team from Norway surprised the whole football world, because they completely declassified Roma 6-1 in the first match of the group stage. In the same phase of the competition, José Mourinho’s team barely managed to avoid another humiliation from the Norwegian representative, and the match between these teams in Rome ended in an exciting 2-2 draw. The draw paired the two clubs again in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa Conference League, where Bode/Glimt proved that neither team should underestimate them, especially at home. Despite Roma taking a 1-0 lead in the first half, Bodo/Glimt managed to turn the result in their favor in the continuation of the match for the final 2-1, thanks to Hugo Vetlesen's goal in the 89th minute.

So, José Mourinho's team has yet to find a way to triumph over the Norwegian team for the first time, but the match on Thursday will be an ideal opportunity for Roma to make amends for their previous three failures. The epic battle between these teams will end in Rome, so the Giallorossi should be well sharpened in the attack in the second leg, in order to achieve a triumph, which will be enough to secure the semi-finals. No matter what happens in Rome, Bodo/Glimt deserve all the praise for their impressive play, so Kjetil Knutsen will be highly-motivated in the second leg, after drawing 2-2 on the same turf in the group stage. However, it is hard to imagine Roma's elimination from this competition against a team from which they have a few classes better team. Therefore, I expect an impressive triumph of the home team.

CS Prediction: 3-1