Bodo/Glimt vs Tottenham Hotspur: Where to Watch, Team News and Score Prediction | OneFootball

Spurs Face Cold Reality in Bodo/Glimt Second Leg Clash

Tottenham Hotspur’s European ambitions take them deep into Norway’s Arctic Circle this week, where a resilient Bodo/Glimt await at the Aspmyra Stadion. Holding a 3-1 advantage from the first leg of this Europa League semi-final, Spurs are within reach of a first continental final since 2019 — but the job is far from complete.

There’s a reason Glimt remain unbeaten in seven home games this European season, boasting a +11 goal difference on their artificial surface. As Spurs found in the FA Cup against non-league Tamworth earlier in the season, this sort of pitch — and occasion — can easily disrupt rhythm and upset expectation.

Team News: Key Absences and Changes

The visitors arrive with notable absentees. James Maddison, the midfield metronome, is ruled out with a knee injury and may miss the remainder of the campaign. Young Swedish talent Lucas Bergvall is also unavailable, with both players expected to have started.

There is, however, encouraging news for Ange Postecoglou. Heung-min Son and Dominic Solanke are both in contention, while Dejan Kulusevski looks primed to return to the starting XI after beginning the first leg on the bench. Wilson Odobert, who found the net in the recent win over West Ham, is pressing for inclusion.

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For Glimt, reinforcements arrive in the form of Andreas Helmersen, Patrick Berg, and Hakon Evjen, all of whom missed the trip to London due to suspension. Crucially, Odin Bjortuft, their influential centre-back, faces a late fitness test after injury ruled him out of the first leg.

Match Details and Where to Watch

Date: Thursday, 8 May 2025Kick-off: 8pm BSTVenue: Aspmyra Stadion, Bodo, Norway

TV Channel: TNT Sports 2, coverage begins at 7pmLive Stream: Discovery+ app and website (TNT Sports subscribers)

Prediction: Arctic Conditions Could Test Spurs Resolve

Artificial pitches are an equaliser. Glimt’s familiarity with the conditions, coupled with their intimidating home record, makes them a genuine threat. Their late goal in the first leg — a glimmer of life in an otherwise one-sided affair — gives the Norwegians something tangible to build upon.

Spurs, for all their attacking flair, must remain composed in the opening exchanges. Concede early and doubts creep in. Score first, and the tie could be extinguished.

Bodo/Glimt 2-1 Tottenham(Spurs advance 4-3 on aggregate)