Tottenham vs Bodø/Glimt Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 01.05.2025

• Date and Time: Thursday, May 1, 2025, 21:00 GMT+1
• Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England

Tottenham vs Bodø/Glimt Preview and Team News 

Tottenham Team News

Tottenham head into the first leg of the Europa League semi-final after a challenging two weeks. A hard-fought victory against Eintracht Frankfurt briefly boosted their confidence, but consecutive defeats in the PL have shown the importance of achieving success in Europe to salvage their season.

The 5-1 drubbing at Anfield on Sunday not only sealed Liverpool’s title but stretched Tottenham’s league defeats to nineteen. This equals the club record and leaves them 16th in the table. 

Ange’s thoughts on today 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/3vv1dedOfa

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) April 27, 2025

Recently, the team’s form has fluctuated. On April 17, a late penalty from Dominic Solanke secured a 1-0 victory against Frankfurt, allowing them to progress 2-1 on aggregate to the next round. However, their domestic momentum was short-lived. 

They suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Nottingham Forest four days later, despite registering 22 shots. This was followed by a disheartening collapse at Anfield on Sunday. Earlier in the European competition, Tottenham drew 1-1 at home against Eintracht in the first leg, after coming back from a 1-0 deficit to defeat AZ Alkmaar 3-1.

Tottenham’s structure remains a bold 2-3-5 in possession. Full-backs Porro and Udogie push into the half-spaces while Maddison drifts left to knit triangles with the winger. Against Frankfurt, the shape produced many first-half entries into the box. But Postecoglou admitted that without Son’s depth-driving runs, shots were “coming from the wrong zones”. 

Defeat in Liverpool. pic.twitter.com/UTKXZUVEpN

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) April 27, 2025

Liverpool exploited the vacated Djed Spence channel repeatedly on Sunday, generating numerous moments from Tottenham’s left flank. 

Captain Son Heung-min missed that game with a bruised foot. Postecoglou said the Korean is “touch and go” for Thursday but confident of making the bench at worst. 

Rodrigo Bentancur was rested on Merseyside and is expected to anchor midfield again. Long-term ACL victim Radu Drăgușin remains out. Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, benched at Anfield, return to the back line.

Tottenham predicted lineup vs Bodø/Glimt

Tottenham predicted lineup vs Bodø/Glimt (4-3-3): Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bergvall, Bentancur, Maddison; Johnson, Solanke, Son.

Bodø/Glimt Team News

Bodø/Glimt come into the match with the confidence of a team that have already defeated Lazio over two legs and are performing well in domestic competitions. However, they face challenges due to a growing list of defensive injuries. 

Additionally, they must manage the unfamiliar task of containing Tottenham’s high-tempo pressing style on their home ground.

Kjetil Knutsen’s champions warmed up by swatting KFUM Oslo 3-0 on Sunday. It’s their second straight domestic win and a game in which Ulrik Saltnes dictated tempo from the left-eight role. They clawed back from a two-goal deficit in a 2-2 draw at Molde on April 21.

🟡 Bodø/Glimt are the first Norwegian side to reach a major men’s UEFA competition quarter-final since the 1998/99 season 👊

📸: @Glimt | #UECLdraw | #UECL pic.twitter.com/K9gCb76HaY

— UEFA Conference League (@Conf_League) March 18, 2022

Europe has delivered the high-water marks. A 2-0 first-leg victory over Lazio in the Arctic and a 3-1 extra-time defeat in Rome seven days later. It ended in a dramatic shoot-out triumph, making Glimt the first Norwegian side ever to reach a Europa League semi-final.

They travel light in defence. Right-back Brice Wembangomo is doubtful after limping off in the cup win over Junkeren on April 24. Suspended striker Andreas Helmersen is also out after a red card in Rome.

In terms of tactics, when Bodø/Glimt lose possession, the front three counter-press furiously. Their weakness is aerial. Molde scored twice from wide deliveries. Tottenham will target that flaw with Porro’s outswingers and Maddison’s set-piece craft.

Bodø/Glimt predicted lineup vs Tottenham

Bodø/Glimt predicted lineup vs Tottenham (4-3-3): Haikin; Sjovold, Bjortuft, Gundersen, Bjorkan; Evjen, Berg, Saltnes; Blomberg, Hogh, Hauge.

Tottenham vs Bodø/Glimt Prediction 

• Pick: Tottenham to win
• Odds: 1.22 (22Bet)
• Score prediction: Tottenham 3-1 Bodø/Glimt

Tottenham’s attacking metrics at home remain robust despite their domestic inconsistencies. Across their last six Europa League local matches, they’ve averaged 2.1 xG per game while scoring at least twice in five of those fixtures. 

Against a visiting side, Tottenham should find significant space, especially attacking Porro’s and Maddison’s zones where Glimt have conceded 13 crosses leading to shots in their last four encounters.

In the zone 🎧 pic.twitter.com/rXnWbgdGNB

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) April 27, 2025

Moreover, the hosts’ expected goal differential (+1.8) in front of their European fans is the best among the remaining semifinalists. It highlights how their pressing and possession structure yields clear chances against organised blocks. 

Bodø/Glimt’s model, while brave and dynamic, leaves them vulnerable when they’re forced into deeper defensive phases. Molde exploited this twice recently with late diagonal balls into the area. Tottenham’s taller forward line (Solanke, Johnson) looks perfectly suited to punish similar aerial lapses.

Tottenham vs Bodø/Glimt Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Both teams to score
• Odds: 1.89 (22Bet)

Tottenham’s defense, especially against transitional threats, has been porous. 

They’ve conceded in eight of their previous nine events, often leaving wide gaps behind their full-backs. Bodø/Glimt’s transitional play, especially Zinckernagel and Evjen exploiting half-spaces, aligns perfectly to expose these weaknesses. 

Furthermore, the guests have scored in every European away fixture this season and average 1.8 goals per 90 across all competitions in 2025. They rarely leave empty-handed.

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