{"id":2742,"date":"2026-03-16T12:13:29","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T16:13:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/?post_type=news&p=2742"},"modified":"2026-04-14T11:10:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T15:10:08","slug":"match-preview-sporting-vs-bodo-glimt-17-03-26-champions-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/news\/match-preview-sporting-vs-bodo-glimt-17-03-26-champions-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Sporting CP vs Bodo\/Glimt: Predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sporting CP welcome Bodo\/Glimt in a fascinating Champions League<\/a> showdown, with the Norwegians looking to build on their emphatic first-leg win just days ago.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sporting arrive having struggled for attacking spark in this fixture, but their technical quality and league standing signal a potential response. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kick-off is set for 4:00 PM ET on Tuesday, with both teams seeking to seize the initiative as the knockout stage heats up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Based on recent results and underlying numbers, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in Bodo \/ Glimt finding the net, given their shot creation advantage and Sporting’s defensive record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OUR PREDICTION<\/th>ODDS & BOOKMAKER<\/th>CONFIDENCE<\/th>WHY WE’RE BACKING IT<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Both Teams to Score \u2013 Yes<\/td>-200 @ Bet365<\/a><\/td>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/td>Bodo\/Glimt have created 26 big chances in 13 games, while Sporting have only one clean sheet in their last 9. Expect both attacks to find gaps, especially as Sporting will need to push for a result after a heavy defeat in the last meeting.<\/td><\/tr>
Bodo \/ Glimt to Win<\/td>+350 @ Bet365<\/a><\/td>\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>Bodo\/Glimt were comfortable 3-0 winners last time and have the highest xG and most goals in this head-to-head. Their pressing and creative numbers (112 key passes, 318 touches in the opposition box) suggest genuine upset potential at a big price.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Season Form & Standings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bodo\/Glimt are the definite surprise package of the 25\/26 Champions League, qualifying from the league stage and playing knockout football for the first time in their history. Important draws with both Tottenham and Borussia Dortmund were followed by hugely impressive victories over Man City and Atletico Madrid. The playoff stage saw their incredible journey continue, beating Inter Milan 5-2 over two legs to set up a round of 16 clash with Sporting. The first leg was another string to the Bodo\/Glimt bow, with the Norwegian side running out 3-0 winners to carry a huge advantage into this second leg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was a very successful group stage for Sporting, who finished in the automatic qualifying places, some seven points ahead of Bodo\/Glimt. Victories over PSG and Athletic Bilbao sealed their route to the round of 16 but the 3-0 loss in the first leg of this tie has left the Portuguese side with a mountain to climb to continue their Champions League adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Potential Match-Winners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jens Petter Hauge (Bodo \/ Glimt)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n