Tottenham v Bodø/Glimt

With their domestic campaign in disarray, Tottenham Hotspur now look to the UEFA Europa League as their sole shot at winning a trophy this season. Ange Postecoglou’s side welcome Norwegian underdogs Bodø/Glimt to North London for a semi-final showdown.

⭐ Tottenham v Bodø/Glimt Forest Best Bet

If there’s one thread running consistently through Tottenham’s season, it’s their offensive intent, which has been aggressive, high-tempo, and unrelenting. Despite their domestic inconsistencies, Spurs have remained a top-tier attacking force, ranking 5th in the Premier League for goals scored and averaging two per home match, which places them joint-4th in that department.

This attacking verve translates even more impressively to their underlying metrics. Across all competitions, Tottenham are averaging 6.04 shots on target per game at home, a figure that climbs to 7.17 in European competition. Crucially, they’ve registered six or more shots on target in seven of their last nine matches at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Bodø/Glimt offer little resistance in this regard. Their Europa League campaign has seen them concede an average of 5.71 shots on target per match, with that number increasing to 7.14 when playing away from home. In fact, five of their last six European hosts have cleared this line, further reinforcing the trend.

With Ange Postecoglou’s high-pressing, attack-first style and the clear gulf in class between the two sides, Spurs should once again pepper the opposition goal. Expect them to comfortably surpass the 5.5 mark in shots on target.

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👕 Tottenham v Bodø/Glimt Predicted XI

🔍 Tottenham v Bodø/Glimt Player to Watch

🟡 Sondre Auklend

Auklend hasn’t seen much action this season, but injuries in midfield may hand him a starting role. Despite limited minutes (just 49 in the Europa League), he’s won five fouls.

He’s likely to face off against James Maddison, who has committed 12 fouls in his last seven outings, pointing to a potentially intense midfield clash.

Given the matchup context and his promising record so far in the competition, Auklend is a high-upside play to draw multiple fouls if he starts.

📂 Tottenham v Bodø/Glimt Cheat Sheet

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💻 Tottenham v Bodø/Glimt Form and Tactics

While Tottenham’s Premier League campaign has unravelled - highlighted by a heavy 5-1 defeat to Liverpool at the weekend - their UEFA Europa League journey remains a rare beacon of hope. Manager Ange Postecoglou now turns his full focus to winning silverware. Spurs remain unbeaten at home in Europe across their last 19 matches (W15, D4) and have reached just their second UEFA semi-final this century.

In Europe this season, Spurs have defined themselves with technical control and structured buildup. Ranking 4th for pass accuracy (86.5%) and 4th in total accurate passes per match, their low number of long balls (lowest in the competition) reflects a strong preference for short, possession-based buildup. This is reinforced by a 55.4% possession average, which climbs to 59.3% at home, underlining their dominance at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Offensively, Spurs are methodical but dangerous. With the 2nd most corners won and 5th most touches in the opposition box, they consistently apply pressure and have drawn three penalties - a testament to their penalty-area threat. However, despite their attacking control, they’ve only kept one clean sheet in four knockout games, showing defensive vulnerability under pressure.

Yet, their ability to limit opponents to no more than one goal per game in each of those knockout legs shows resilience. Their low tackle count reflects a team that prefer positional control over aggression, and their disciplined style (3rd fewest fouls, 7th fewest cards) could be critical in a high-stakes semi-final.

Bodø/Glimt continue to make history as Norway’s first-ever UEFA club competition semi-finalists. Kjetil Knutsen’s side shocked many by eliminating league-topping, Lazio and now face Tottenham in their toughest test yet. Their formula for success has been consistent: contain away, dominate at home. All six of their UEL knockout ties this season have ended in home wins for the respective side, with Bodø scoring exactly once in each away leg defeat.

Statistically, they are one of the most exciting attacking sides in this UEL edition. With 1.9 goals per game (4th best) and a superb 23.0 xG (2nd best overall), they generate high-quality chances, including the 5th most big chances created. Their offensive thrust is evident through 435 touches in the opposition box - 3rd best in the competition - suggesting they regularly penetrate defensive lines, even without monopolising possession.

They sit 6th-best for passing accuracy too, highlighting a technical foundation that could be crucial in countering Tottenham’s high possession style, especially during transitions and breaks. However, their Achilles’ heel is clear: they have conceded the most xGA, reflecting consistent defensive vulnerability. They’re also forced into the 2nd-most clearances per game (30.4) and rely heavily on tackles.

Despite these defensive concerns, Bodø’s discipline is also elite, ranking 2nd in fewest fouls and cards, potentially allowing them to avoid suspensions in this two-legged tie.

🏁 Tottenham v Bodø/Glimt Ref Watch

• Referee: José María Sánchez

  Fouls	Yellow Cards	Red Cards	Penalties
  23.58	4.54	0.15	0.46

• Stats are per 90 and are taken from 2024/25 games across all competitions (26 total)

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