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Hauge is very accurate with his shots. He’s averaged 0.99 shots on target in the Champions League. He’s hitting the target at a rate of 56.3%, which is incredible efficiency.

He doesn’t have a huge shot volume at 1.76 per 90, but when he does strike, it’s usually because he’s created a worthwhile opening. Bodo aren’t a wasteful side; they pick their moments and craft out high-value chances. 

Hauge has scored six times already for Bodo in the competition this season. He has hit the target in seven of his 10 starts and in four of his last five in Europe’s elite competition.

He scored in both legs against Inter, hitting the target three times across the two legs. He also netted against Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund. He’s in red-hot form, and you’ve got to fancy him to hit the target again here. Especially if Bodo have as much of the game as I expect them to.

Bodo have been an absolute joy so far, and I can’t see them slipping up here. In such harsh conditions, sides have metaphorically and literally frozen when taking on the Norwegian outfit.

They’ve toppled Inter and Man City in their last two home Champions League games. Their metrics fly through the roof at home - more shots, more corners, a higher xG, and more possession when they play on their own patch.

Sporting had a great league phase, but they were heavily reliant on their pristine home form, and their only away win came on the final matchday, as they dramatically beat Bilbao 3-2.

Glimt have also really impressed on the road recently, winning at Atleti and Inter, and drawing with Dortmund. Still, you’ve got to imagine that a home result here is incredibly important to their chances of qualification. I think they’ll get a positive result to take to Portugal.

Jens Petter Hauge is again an important component here. He is the biggest threat in the Bodo side, and Sporting know they need to shut him down in order to get a good result.

He’s been fouled nine times across his last five Champions League matches, and has drawn an average of 1.43 per 90 throughout the competition, but he’s been particularly special lately, so those numbers have been on the rise.

Hauge does like to drop in and get on the ball, as he looks to craft out chances from deeper positions, so it’s worth looking at Catano for a foul, as he’ll be playing on the right side of midfield for Sporting.

Domestically, he has averaged 1.04 fouls per 90, including three at the weekend as Sporting drew with Braga in the league.

At 1.40, I like those odds in a bet builder. You could go for the right back in a more direct matchup, but you’re looking at 1.14 odds for that.

Goals have been a big thing for both sides throughout their European campaigns to this point.

Sporting matches have averaged a hefty 3.50 goals, and seven of their eight matches saw three or more scored - all eight saw at least two, so a 100% strike rate for this selection.

As for Bodo, goals come with the territory. They’re extremely high energy. They’re aggressive in their press and expansive when they do have the ball; we saw both those elements to full effect over the two legs against Inter, most notably when they capitalised on Inter’s slack passing at the back.

Seven of Bodo’s eight Champions League games saw at least two match goals scored, with an average of 3.60 goals per match, which remained steady at home as well, where there was an average of 3.50 match goals.

I’m braced for another fantastic clash here.

The Champions League fairytale continues for Bodo/Glimt, as they secured a 5-2 aggregate win over Inter Milan in the playoff round.

Jens Petter Hauge once again played a pivotal role, and he was on the scoresheet in both legs against the Italian giants. That means he has now scored six goals in the Champions League this season, ranking sixth in the competition's scoring charts. 

Bodo/Glimt were written off by matchday six in the Champions League, but they have since beaten Man City, Atletico Madrid, and Inter Milan (twice). The Norwegian side have proven they can compete against the elites, especially at the Aspmyra Stadium.

Hauge has landed this selection in all four of his European starts on home turf, and he will once again have to be on top form if Bodo are to stand a chance of progressing. 

Bodo/Glimt have been the shock overperformers in the Champions League this season, and they have been drawn against Sporting in the round of 16, hoping to keep their dreams alive.

The Portuguese side come into this tie in excellent form, unbeaten in any of their last eleven matches, and Luis Suarez has been a big reason for that, as the Colombian international has scored eleven goals in that stretch. 

In addition to his goalscoring exploits, Luis Suarez is averaging 1.95 fouls drawn per 90 across all competitions this season, rising to 3.01 when playing in the Champions League. He has landed this selection in all six starts in Europe this season, highlighting how opposing defenders have struggled to contain him. 

Bodo are only averaging 9.25 fouls per game in the Champions League this season, but their centre-backs, Jostein Gundersen and Odin Lucas Bjortuft, rank highest for infringements. 

There are several high profile matches in this round of the Champions League, and this one may not meet that threshold on paper, but I think it will be an enjoyable tie to track given the opportunity that both sides find themselves in.

Bodo Glimt have been one of the stories of the season in the Champions League, and their games have been filled with goals. Bodo Glimt have seen BTTS in each of their last four Champions League matches ahead of this tie, managing to win all of these games against the likes of Inter, Man City and Atletico Madrid.

Sporting’s eight matches in the Champions League this season have produced 28 goals (3.5 per game). 14 of these matches have come across their four away matches (3.5 per game), showing how willing Sporting are to get involved in high scoring matches on the road.