Historic campaign for Bodo Glimt

Bodo Glimt are enjoying their first-ever Champions League campaign in the competition proper.

The Norwegian side advanced to the Round of 16 after defeating Inter 5-2 on aggregate in the knockout play-offs.

They enter this match on a strong run of five consecutive victories across all competitions.

Minimal injury concerns

Bodo Glimt appear to have a fully fit squad available.

Sondre Auklend and Patrick Berg are one booking away from suspension but are expected to play.

Sporting arrive in good form

Sporting Lisbon finished seventh in the league phase to qualify directly for the Round of 16.

Rui Borges’s team are unbeaten in their last 12 matches across all competitions.

Suspensions and injury concerns

Sporting will be without Maximiliano Araujo and Pedro Goncalves due to suspension.

Geovany Quenda, Giorgi Kochorashvili, Ricardo Mangas and Fotis Ioannidis are also doubtful.

Match prediction

Recent statistics suggest a competitive and potentially high-scoring game.

Key facts:

• Both teams scored in 10 of Bodo Glimt’s last 11 Champions League matches

• Bodo Glimt have won their last four Champions League games

• Sporting are winless in their last 15 away knockout matches in Europe

Prediction: Bodo Glimt to Win 

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