Bodoe/Glimt vs Sporting Lisbon Prediction & Picks - Champions League
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by Carlos Zabala | in Champions League Picks
The Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt had already made quite a name for themselves in the previous Europa League, but it was in this Champions League that they truly earned the nickname "giant killers." The humble club from the frigid Norwegian city, whose stadium has a maximum capacity of no more than 10,000, defeated Manchester City and Atlético de Madrid in Spain in this Champions League campaign. But we hadn't yet seen the best of Bodø/Glimt, as they delivered a true football masterclass at San Siro, beating Inter Milan 2-1 and eliminating the previous year's runner-up with a 5-2 aggregate score.
Of course, Sporting Lisbon didn't want to be just another victim of the Norwegian club; the Lisbon Lions had an excellent Champions League group stage, finishing seventh and avoiding the Round of 32.
Sporting Lisbon comes into this match emboldened, having defeated Athletic Club at San Mamés to reach the quarterfinals. Then, on January 20th, they managed a 2-1 victory over the reigning champions, Luis Enrique's PSG, in the Portuguese capital.
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Bodoe/Glimt vs Sporting Lisbon Form
Bodoe/Glimt and Sporting Lisbon Latest Matches
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 5, 2026 - NM Cup
Feb 24, 2026 - Champions League
Feb 18, 2026 - Champions League
Jan 28, 2026 - Champions League
Jan 20, 2026 - Champions League
Jan 13, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 18, 2026 - Champions League
Jan 20, 2026 - Champions League
Jan 13, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Nov 30, 2025 - Eliteserien
Nov 25, 2025 - Champions League
Nov 9, 2025 - Eliteserien
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 5, 2026 - NM Cup
Feb 24, 2026 - Champions League
Jan 28, 2026 - Champions League
Jan 6, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Dec 10, 2025 - Champions League
Nov 21, 2025 - Eliteserien
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 7, 2026 - Liga Portugal
Mar 3, 2026 - Taca de Portugal
Feb 27, 2026 - Liga Portugal
Feb 21, 2026 - Liga Portugal
Feb 15, 2026 - Liga Portugal
Feb 9, 2026 - Liga Portugal
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 3, 2026 - Taca de Portugal
Feb 27, 2026 - Liga Portugal
Feb 15, 2026 - Liga Portugal
Feb 5, 2026 - Taca de Portugal
Feb 1, 2026 - Liga Portugal
Jan 20, 2026 - Champions League
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 7, 2026 - Liga Portugal
Feb 21, 2026 - Liga Portugal
Feb 9, 2026 - Liga Portugal
Jan 28, 2026 - Champions League
Jan 24, 2026 - Liga Portugal
Jan 2, 2026 - Liga Portugal
Bodoe/Glimt - Sporting Lisbon: Form Analysis
The Sporting-Bodø/Glimt tie looks to be the most evenly matched of the Round of 16, and the first leg in Norway certainly shows absolute parity in the pre-match odds.
Sporting Lisbon is undefeated in each of its last 12 matches across all competitions. Rui Borges has done a great job with the Lisbon Lions, who, however, are a team that has struggled in European competitions from the Round of 16 onwards; they haven't won an away game since 2005.
Bodø/Glimt is aiming to become the fifth team from outside Europe's top five leagues to achieve five consecutive Champions League victories. In the past, only one Norwegian team has reached the quarterfinals in the competition's long history, and Knutsen's team has a favorable chance of becoming the second.
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Bodoe/Glimt against Sporting Lisbon Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
I. Sjong
J. Lund
DefenderI. Maatta
V. Nielsen
H. Aleesami
MidfielderU. Saltnes
A. Mikkelsen
F. Klynge
M. Riisnaes
S. Auklend
D. Bassi
ForwardA. Helmersen
D. Callai
J. Virginia
DefenderQuaresma
Z. Debast
D. Moreira
MidfielderD. Braganca
H. Morita
F. Goncalves
S. Faye
N. Santos
R. Nel
Bodoe/Glimt & Sporting Lisbon Squad Analysis
In more encouraging news for Bodø/Glimt, domestic action finally resumed with the round of 16 of the Norwegian NM Cup, and they advanced by defeating Molde with a brace from midfielder Sondre Auklend.
When Bodø/Glimt played at Aspmyra Stadium in the Champions League, it was undoubtedly Kasper Høgh who stole the show. The striker, whose transfer market value is now estimated at almost €8 million, is on a furious run playing at home in the league, scoring two goals against DVTK, two more against Manchester City, and one against Atlético Madrid at the Metropolitano. He also scored a goal and provided an assist in the first leg of their 3-1 victory against Inter.
But Sporting Lisbon has its own attacking threat: Colombian Luis Suárez, who is still enjoying a phenomenal season. In 2026 alone, he scored 13 goals across all competitions, making him one of the most in-form strikers in world football. Moreover, his goals have been crucial, as he has scored either the first or last goal for Sporting in 10 of his last 11 appearances.
Most goals and assists
Bodoe/Glimt
Sporting Lisbon
J. Hauge
(6 Goals)
L. Suarez
(5 Goals)
K. Hogh
(3 Assists)
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O. Blomberg
(3 Assists)
Trincao
(3 Assists)
Bodoe/Glimt - Sporting Lisbon Key Points
- 10 of Bodø/Glimt's last 11 Champions League matches have had more than 2.5 goals
- 8 of Sporting Lisbon's last 10 matches have had more than 2.5 goals
- Bodø/Glimt won their only two matches against Portuguese opponents in the last Europa League
- Sporting Lisbon's last match had 28 total shots
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Our Bodoe/Glimt vs Sporting Lisbon Prediction
Without a doubt, it's a clash of teams that fly under the radar, but whose form, not only in Europe but also domestically, is attracting attention. Sporting, the current two-time Portuguese champions, are currently second in the standings, but have scored 64 goals in 25 league matches.
Bodø/Glimt, a team in the increasingly popular and talent-rich Norwegian Eliteserien, finished second in the last cycle and will begin a new season next weekend. Both teams move the ball with agility; They have attacking intent, and the goals won't be long in coming.
Our prediction for Bodø/Glimt vs Sporting is: Over 2.5 goals.
Bodoe/Glimt vs Sporting Lisbon - Other Interesting Picks
Bodoe/Glimt win the match
Correct score: 3-1
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