Bodo/Glimt – Manchester City: a mismatch… but a trap 
Still hunting a first win in this Champions League, Bodo/Glimt host Manchester City on Tuesday night in Aspmyra’s cold. The Norwegians are fighting for European survival, while City are trying to lock down a top-eight spot.
Bodo/Glimt: a brutal baptism by fire 
In their first run at this stage, Bodo/Glimt have met the harsh reality of top-level football. Six games, zero wins: three draws, three defeats, just three points, sitting 32nd — four points off the top 24. With only two matchdays left, they’ve got one option: win twice or kiss the competition goodbye. One thing in their corner: freshness. The Norwegian season ended in late November, and they’ve only played two friendlies since New Year’s. Physically, they’ll be fresher than City.
Manchester City: a worrying start to the year 
City, meanwhile, are having a very odd January. Six matches since January 1 and only two wins — one of them against Exeter in the FA Cup. The rest: three draws, one loss, and no Premier League wins in 2026. The latest blow was Saturday: a 2-0 derby defeat to United, flat, pace-less, idea-less. Pep Guardiola will be hoping the return of the Champions League is a wake-up call.
In the competition, City have been solid: four wins, one draw, one defeat, and crucially unbeaten away (two wins, one draw). The fight for the top eight is tight: City are only one point clear of Liverpool, and Barcelona are just three behind. A slip-up in Norway could be costly.
Probable line-ups
Bodo/Glimt :
Haikin ; Sjovold, Nielsen, Bjortuft, Bjorkan ; Evjen, Berg, Fet ; Blomberg, Høgh, Hauge
Manchester City :
Donnarumma ; Lewis, Khusanov, Alleyne, Aït‑Nouri ; Cherki, Reijnders, O’Reilly, Mukasa, Doku ; Haaland
What to remember
- Bodo/Glimt haven’t won a match in this stage.
- City still haven’t won in the Premier League in 2026.
- The Citizens are unbeaten away in the Champions League.
- Bodo/Glimt must win to have any hope of qualifying.
- City are playing for a top-eight spot, crucial to avoid the playoffs.
Football Tip Bodo/Glimt vs Manchester City
Manchester City to win by at least two goals
Even if City are in a rough patch, the gap in quality is huge. Bodo/Glimt fight with heart but lack answers against Europe’s top sides. City should use this trip to get back on track and win comfortably.
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