Bodo/Glimt vs Tottenham Betting Tips & Match Preview – Europa League Semi-Final Second Leg

Introduction

A place in the Europa League final is at stake as Bodo/Glimt host Tottenham in the second leg of their semi-final clash on Thursday, 8 May. The English side head to Norway with a 3-1 advantage, but Bodo/Glimt’s formidable home record suggests that this tie is far from settled. With the winner set to face either Manchester or Athletic Bilbao in the final, both teams will be desperate to clinch a spot in Bilbao. Injuries on the Tottenham side and returning firepower for the hosts make this an intriguing encounter – and one that bettors should not miss. Read on for expert betting tips and insights for this crucial European showdown.

Team News & Key Insights

• Home Fortress: Bodo/Glimt have won their last eight home games in all competitions, scoring freely and dominating opposition.
• Poor Away Form: Tottenham have failed to win in three of their last five European games on the road, showing cracks when away from North London.
• Head-to-Head: This is only the second meeting between the clubs, with Spurs edging the first leg 3-1 at home.
• Bodo/Glimt Boosted: Key trio Patrick Berg, Hakon Evjen, and Andreas Helmersen return from suspension and are set to start.
• Tottenham Woes: James Maddison and Lucas Bergvall are sidelined, while Son Heung-Min remains a doubt. Dominic Solanke is expected to start after an injury scare.

Betting Odds & Predictions

Despite holding a two-goal advantage, Tottenham are slight favourites ahead of the second leg, with bookies offering 2.30 for an away win. Hosts Bodo/Glimt are at 2.80, offering considerable value given their home form. A draw is priced at 3.70. However, based on recent trends and Bodo/Glimt’s attacking firepower at home, there’s every reason to believe the Norwegian side can turn things around. The correct score prediction points to a thrilling 3-1 win for Bodo/Glimt, which would level the tie on aggregate and force extra time. With more than three goals scored in four of Bodo’s last five matches, an over goals market also looks promising.

Expert Betting Tips

• Bodo/Glimt to Win – 2.80 – The Norwegians have won eight straight at home and are boosted by key player returns.
• Over 2.5 Goals – 1.85 – Four of Bodo/Glimt’s last five matches have featured over 2.5 goals.
• Both Teams to Score – 1.70 – With attacking threats like Solanke and Helmersen on each side, goals for both are likely.
• Correct Score: Bodo/Glimt 3-1 – 17.00 – An ambitious punt, but supported by Bodo’s home scoring trends and Spurs’ defensive issues.
• Helmersen to Score Anytime – 3.25 – Returning from suspension, Helmersen has the quality to make an instant impact.

Final Prediction & Verdict

This semi-final is finely poised despite the two-goal gap. Bodo/Glimt have proven themselves to be ruthless at home, netting multiple goals in all but one home game since December. The atmosphere at Aspmyra Stadion will be electric, and with three key players returning, the hosts are well-equipped to go toe-to-toe with the Premier League outfit. Tottenham’s patchy European away form, coupled with key injuries, adds uncertainty to their chances of defending the lead.

While Tottenham still have attacking firepower in Dominic Solanke, the loss of Maddison and a potential absence of Son could stall their momentum. Bodo/Glimt, with momentum from a late first-leg goal and superior recent form at home, are worth backing to win on the night. We’re predicting a pulsating 3-1 win for Bodo/Glimt, sending this tie to extra time. For value bets, focus on goals markets and props for the returning Norwegian players to leave their mark.