Tottenham v Bodø/Glimt preview: Team news, lineups, supercomputer prediction
Tottenham travel to Bodø/Glimt in the second leg of their UEFA Europa League semi-final on Thursday.
Pressure has been mounting on Ange Postecoglou, yet he has the opportunity to make good on his promise and take Tottenham to within one win of a major trophy.
Spurs will have the benefit of taking a two-goal advantage into their semi-final showdown. However, the North London club will be acutely aware of Bodø/Glimt’s formidable home form, particularly in Europe.
In preparation, Postecoglou once again fielded a weakened side in the 1-1 Premier League draw against West Ham at the London Stadium on Sunday (4 May), saving some key players for the trip to Norway.
Tottenham v Bodø/Glimt preview
Tottenham go into this tie as favourites. However, the Jekyll and Hyde nature of their performances this season means any outcome is possible.
The Lilywhites overpowered Bodø/Glimt in their 3-1 first-leg victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Thursday (1 May), displaying their physical dominance and capitalising on the absence of key midfielder Patrick Berg, who was unavailable for the visitors due to suspension.
| Statistic | Tottenham | Bodo/Glimt |
| Total Shots | 24 | 3 |
| Total Crosses | 24 | 6 |
| Total Tackles | 14 | 10 |
| Total Fouls | 12 | 7 |
The game in North London was played on Spurs’ terms. However, things will be different on the artificial surface at the Aspmyra Stadion on 8 May.
Bodø/Glimt have capitalised on their underdog image whilst producing some mesmerising displays at home, which could prove to be Tottenham’s downfall if they do not approach the game in the right way.
Team news
Postecoglou has been dealt a major James Maddison blow, with the Tottenham midfielder expected to miss the rest of the season alongside Lucas Bergvall.
Son Heung-min remains a doubt for the clash on Thursday. However, Dominic Solanke is expected to return.
As for the hosts, Berg, Hakon Evjen, and Andreas Helmersen are available after missing the first leg through suspension.
Predicted lineups
Bodø/Glimt: Khaikin, Sjøvold, Nielsen, Gundersen, Bjørkan, Evjen, Berg, Saltnes, Blomberg, Høgh, Määttä.
Tottenham: Vicario, Porro, Romero, van de Ven, Udogie, Bentancur, Bissouma, Kulusevski, Odobert, Solanke, Tel.
Form guide (all competitions)
Tottenham: WLLWD
Bodo/Glimt: LDWWL
Supercomputer prediction
Opta’s Supercomputer has predicted that Spurs are favourites going into the fixture with a 43.3 per cent chance of winning, compared to Bodø/Glimt 31.4 per cent
A draw is predicted at a 25.2 per cent probability. However, Tottenham must only avoid a loss by two goals or more to guarantee a place in the final.