Bodo/Glimt vs Inter prediction 18.02.2026 | UEFA Champions League

Bodø/Glimt enter this match having engineered one of the most remarkable turnarounds in recent Champions League campaigns. After collecting just two points from their opening five league-phase fixtures, the Norwegian side rose to the occasion against some of Europe’s most established clubs when it mattered most. They first earned a 2-2 draw away at Borussia Dortmund before securing two historic victories over Manchester City (3-1) and Atlético Madrid (2-1). Kjetil Knutsen’s men also scored two or more goals in six of their eight league-phase matches, underlining their attacking efficiency.

Their striker Kasper Høgh has found the net consistently, with multiple goals in recent European outings, contributing to Glimt’s push into the knockout phase. Bodø/Glimt finished the league phase with nine points (W2 D3 L3), a tally bolstered by dramatic late victories as mentioned above.

However, they come into this game with multiple injury absences reported, including key personnel such as O. Brynhildsen and U. Saltnes among others, which could affect squad depth and tactical options for manager Knutsen.

Inter arrive in Norway riding a wave of domestic success. In Serie A, the Nerazzurri recently secured a 3-2 victory over Juventus, extending their lead at the top of the league and maintaining strong momentum ahead of this tie. Their recent stretch includes six successive victories across competitions, with an attacking output of two or more goals in each of those wins.

Despite this, Inter’s goalkeeper Yann Sommer has faced scrutiny, statistically recording one of the lowest save counts in Serie A this season, a sign that defensive vulnerabilities could be exposed under pressure, although Inter have still managed to keep three clean sheets in the last five matches.

Inter’s tactical setup under their current head coach leans on a 3-5-2 formation featuring experience in midfield and attack with players such as Zielinski, Mkhitaryan, and Thuram tasked with breaking down resilient defenses.