Bodo Glimt vs Man City Predictions: 20.01.2025 - Champions League Betting Tips

Bodo Glimt vs Man City

Bodo/Glimt's first competitive match of 2026 comes against Man City in the Champions League, who need three points to have any hope of qualifying. The visitors head into this match on the back of a derby day defeat - and have won just two matches since the turn of the year.

Will we witness an upset in Norway? Nathan Joyes has glanced over the Champions League odds and provided his best bet for the match.

Bodo Glimt may be rusty

After failing to retain their title at the back end of November, Bodo Glimt only have two friendlies under their belt before facing off against Man City.

They did win both rather convincingly, brushing aside Groningen 4-0 and DVTK 4-1 - but their performances in the Champions League haven't been good enough for them to compete at this challenging level.

However, although still chasing their first win, they have taken points off Spurs at home as well as Slavia Prague and Dortmund on their travels. They've certainly grown into the competition, but time is running out for the Norwegians, who may not be at their fittest heading into this crucial clash.

Man City must find form

Man City failed to win any of their first three matches in 2026 before running riot against Exeter in the FA Cup. Pep Guardiola's side backed that up with a solid 2-0 win against Newcastle in the EFL Cup, but were brought straight back down to earth with a humbling defeat against Man United.

Fortunately for their supporters, Man City have been excellent on their European travels and perhaps a small pause from domestic action may see them get back on their feet.

Guardiola's side beat Real Madrid at the Bernabeu, Villarreal on the road and almost took three points off Monaco only for Eric Dier to score a last minute penalty to level the match.

However, on a plastic pitch, Man City may not enjoy the conditions - and it's up to Guardiola to swiftly return to winning ways and bank his side a spot in the next round.

Bodo Glimt vs Man City H2H

These two sides haven't faced each other before, nor have Man City faced a Norwegian opponent in a competitive match. The hosts, however, have faced an English side on six occasions and are still chasing their first ever victory (D1 L5).

Our Bodo Glimt vs Man City betting tip

Although Bodo Glimt have held three teams in the Champions League, the hosts may still be blowing off some cobwebs as they are in the middle of their pre-season routine.

Man City must take advantage - but will they? Nathan Joyes provides his Champions League best bet for the match below.

Man City to pinch the points

Bodo Glimt (6/1with Betfred) aren't expected to beat Man City - although many bettors will likely be looking at the Asian Handicap with Guardiola's side struggling to find their form in 2026.

The bookmakers, however, aren't taking any risks with Man City (4/11 with Betano) who have been almost flawless on the road in the Champions League.

The playing surface and conditions may not suit, but it's clear that Man City should have the overall fitness advantage which should, in theory, give them the edge over their opponents.

Although Bodo Glimt are at the wrong end of the table, they have still managed to score nine goals, only drawing a blank at home against Monaco despite having 17 shots on double the passes compared to their opponents.

With every chance that the hosts can make lift tough for Man City, it's best to combine goals with an away win. Man City to win and over 2.5 goals looks a solid bet in this encounter.

TIP: Man City and over 2.5 match goals at 4/6 with BetMGM.

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