Bodo Glimt vs Monaco Prediction 04.11.2025 | UEFA Champions League

As they prepare for a crucial European showdown, Bodo/Glimt’s confidence has taken a hit after suffering a heavy 3-1 defeat at the hands of Valerenga at the Intility Arena over the weekend — a setback that knocked them off the top of the domestic table with just three rounds left to play.

That painful league loss must quickly be wiped from memory, as the Black and Yellows now turn their focus to Champions League duties, still chasing their first victory in the competition after thrilling 2-2 draws with Slavia Prague and Tottenham, followed by a 3-1 humbling away to Galatasaray.

A return to familiar surroundings should provide a timely confidence boost for Kjetil Knutsen’s men, who have been anything but easy prey in recent European home outings, losing only once in their last eight while triumphing in six of them.

However, a few names remain doubtful for this encounter, with captain Ulrik Saltnes and forward Ola Brynhildsen both continuing their recovery from injuries, though there is optimism that they could be fit in time to face Monaco.

In a manner similar to their Tuesday hosts, Monaco have also struggled to build rhythm and confidence ahead of their upcoming European test, having been stunned at home by newly promoted Paris FC through a solitary strike — a defeat that saw them tumble from second to fifth in Ligue 1.

Sharing the same European struggles as Bodo/Glimt, the Principality side remain among those still searching for their first taste of victory in this season’s Champions League, having opened with a 4-1 drubbing at the hands of Club Brugge before showing admirable resilience to hold English giants Man City (2-2) and Spurs (0-0) to draws.

What continues to hinder Monaco’s hunt for their maiden triumph in Europe’s elite competition is their concerning UCL drought, as they have now gone six consecutive matches without a win (D3 L3), though they will be eager to snap that gloomy run and stay in contention for a knockout stage berth.

Belgian tactician Sebastian Pocognoli, appointed just last month, faces a major selection headache with as many as seven players sidelined through injury — including four regular starters in Eric Dier, Vanderson, Lamine Camara, and captain Denis Zakaria.