LiontipsBodo Glimt vs Besiktas. Europa League match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Bodo-Glimt won gold in the recently concluded Norwegian championship, beating Lillestrom (5:2) at home in the final round. In the Europa League, there was a series of three matches without defeats at the start (two wins and a draw). However, they were unable to play at the same pace later, with two defeats in a row, from Qarabag (1:2) and Manchester United (2:3). As a result, with seven points after five rounds, Kjetil Knutsen team is in 17th place in the table.
Disqualifications and injuries
Due to injuries, Vetti, Skeid, Bassi and Burakovsky will not play today.
Interesting trends for betting
- Four of Norway five Europa League matches have seen goals exchanged
- Bodo-Glimt have not lost in the first half in their previous three matches
Estimated line-up: Khaikin – Vembangomo, Gundersen, Bjortuft, Bjorkan – Evjen, Berg, Feth – Zinkernagel, Halmersen, Hauge.
Current form
Besiktas footballers are approaching the upcoming game in a good mood, as in the last match of the national championship they won a crucial battle against Fenerbahce (1:0). In the Super League standings after this success, the Eagles are in fifth place. In the Europa League, they have not been able to have a smooth and stable season - two wins and three losses, an intermediate 22nd place in the ranking. It seemed that after victories over Lyon (1:0) and Malmo (2:1), they would be able to build on their success, but instead they lost to Maccabi Tel Aviv with a score of 1:3.
Disqualifications and injuries
Uduokhai, Paulista, Sanuch, Yusal and Immobile will not play today due to injuries. Masuaku will serve a disqualification.
Interesting trends for betting
- Besiktas have drawn in the first half in four of their last five matches
- Three of Besiktas' previous four matches have seen goals exchanged
Tentative line-up: Gunok - Bulut, Svensson, Topcu, Terzi - Fernandes, Mario - Rashica, Silva, Muchi - Kilicsoy.
Trends
Bodo-Glimt to score in first half
In four of the last five matches, Bodo-Glimt scored in the opening 45 minutes
1.72Bet Total first half over 1.5 goals
Three of Norway previous five matches have seen more than one goal scored in the first half
2.07Bet Exact score 3:1
Besiktas suffered two of their last three defeats with this score
9.40Tip and bets
In our opinion, the hosts are deservedly given the bookmakers' favorite status. Bodo-Glimt are having a better season than their opponents, playing on their home field, the national championship is over, and all eyes are on the Europa League now. Plus, Besiktas has significant losses in its lineup, especially in defense, and it will be difficult against an opponent with its powerful attack. It is impossible not to remember that Bodo-Glimt beat the Eagles twice in the Conference League last year.
Our prediction is a victory for Bodo-Glimt with odds of 1.81
Bet on total
When choosing bets on the total, we start from the Norwegians with their attacking style of play. Besiktas is always ready to play in the same vein, especially since last year they scored at least three goals in two personal meetings.
The second bet is total over three goals with odds of 1.82
Bet on corners
At home, Bud-Glimt will have the initiative and will spend a lot of time at the opponent goal. In this scenario, the hosts are capable of confidently winning on corners.
Prediction: Bodo-Glimt wins on corners with odds of 1.55
