Bodo/Glimt vs Sturm Graz prediction 20.08.2025 | Champions League Playoff
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- Competition: Champions League Playoffs
- Date: 20/08/2025
- KO: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CEST
- Venue: Aspmyra Stadion
Bodo/Glimt welcome Austrian champions Sturm Graz to Aspmyra Stadion for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League playoff tie on Wednesday night.
The Norwegian side enter this contest full of confidence after a thumping win over Strømsgodset at the weekend. With six wins in their last eight home matches in Europe, Glimt will be aiming to build a first-leg advantage ahead of next week's return in Austria.
Sturm Graz also come into this first-ever meeting between these sides in good spirits after a Bundesliga victory against Ried last weekend, but the Austrians face a tough test against a Glimt side known for their attacking dominance in Bodø.
Bodo/Glimt team overview
Bodo/Glimt come into this playoff tie in scintillating form. Kjetil Knutsen’s side destroyed Strømsgodset 5:0 on Saturday to extend their unbeaten run to nine matches.
With seven wins from their last eight games in all competitions, Glimt are showing the kind of free-flowing attacking football that has made them a European dark horse in recent seasons.
Particularly strong at this venue, Bodo picked up victories in six of their eight most recent European encounters in Norway.
Head coach Knutsen is likely to stick with the same side that eased past Stromgodset. Kasper Høgh remains the standout performer, with an impressive 16-goal haul from just 20 games played this season.
Last matches of Bodo/Glimt
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Stromsgodset
0 : 5
Bodo/Glimt
Eliteserien
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Bodo/Glimt
1 : 1
Tromso
Eliteserien
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HamKam
1 : 3
Bodo/Glimt
Eliteserien
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Bodo/Glimt
1 : 0
Stromsgodset
Eliteserien
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Bodo/Glimt
7 : 2
Valerenga
Eliteserien
Bodo/Glimt lineup
Goalkeeper
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12
Nikita Haikin
Defenders
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20
Fredrik Sjoevold
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4
O. Luraas Bjoertuft
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5
Haitam Aleesami
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15
F. Andre Bjoerkan
Midfielders
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26
Haakon Evjen
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7
Patrick Berg
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14
Ulrik Saltnes
Forwards
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25
I. Dybvik Maeaettae
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9
Kasper Waarts Hoegh
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19
Jens Petter Hauge
Sturm Graz team overview
Sturm Graz travel to Norway off the back of a hard-fought 3:1 Bundesliga win over Ried last weekend. Otar Kiteishvili's first-half double-strike helped secure a first win of the campaign for the Blacks.
Jürgen Säumel’s men had begun their season with a disappointing 2:1 home reversal against Rapid earlier this month.
The Austrian champions have often struggled on their European travels. Sturm lost nine and won just two of their last 12 away continental fixtures.
Head coach Säumel reported no new injury issues after last weekend's win at Ried. In-form Georgian Otar Kiteishvili is a cert to feature in the visitors forward line.
Last matches of SK Sturm Graz
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Ried
1 : 3
SK Sturm Graz
Admiral Bundesliga
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LASK Linz
0 : 2
SK Sturm Graz
Admiral Bundesliga
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Bischofshofen
0 : 4
SK Sturm Graz
Austrian Cup
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SK Sturm Graz
1 : 1
Mlada Boleslav
Club Friendlies
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SK Sturm Graz
1 : 1
Wolfsberger AC
Admiral Bundesliga
SK Sturm Graz lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Oliver Christensen
Defenders
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2
Max Johnston
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47
Emanuel Aiwu
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24
Dimitri Lavalee
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17
Emir Karic
Midfielders
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19
Tomi Horvat
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4
Jon Gorenc-Stankovic
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21
Tochi Chukwuani
Forwards
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15
William Boving
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38
Leon Grgic
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20
Seedy Jatta
Prediction
Bodo/Glimt are a force to be reckoned with in Norway, and I expect the hosts to claim a first-leg advantage at Aspmyra Stadion.
A home win is my best bet for Wednesday's Champions League qualifier.
Four Reasons Why We Expect BTTS
- Bodo/Glimt won 6 of their last 8 home matches (European competitions)
- Bodo/Glimt won 7 of their last 8 matches
- Sturm Graz lost 2 of their last 3 matches
- Sturm Graz lost 9 of their last 12 away matches (European competitions)
Main prediction Bodo/Glimt - SK Sturm Graz
Bodo/Glimt to win
Best Odds:
Melbet
1.65
