Preview: Bodo/Glimt vs Sporting CP Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Round of 16 first leg

This will be the first-ever encounter between these clubs.

Bodo/Glimt are all set to host Sporting Clube de Portugal for their first leg round of 16 fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. This is going to be an interesting fixture, taking place at the Aspmyra Stadion.

Bodo/Glimt are on a sensational run of form at the moment. They outplayed Inter Milan in the playoff stage to get to the UCL round of 16. The Gleam will be at home, and it is going to be an advantage for them. They will be fully confident due to their current run of form and will be eager to extend their winning run.

Sporting CP have also been performing well and are going to come up with a strong fight against the hosts. They came up with good performances in the UEFA Champions League league phase and will be looking to continue their positive run of form. The Lions will be away from home, but are not going to back down.

Kick-off:

• Location: Bodø/Glimt, Norway
• Stadium: Aspmyra Stadion
• Date: Thursday, March 12
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Wednesday, Mar 11; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Ivan Kruzliak
• VAR: In use

✈️ 𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐏: Rumo a Bodø para a 1.ª mão dos oitavos-de-final da @ChampionsLeague 🇳🇴🔜 #BODSCP pic.twitter.com/8lKLqCp8C5

— Sporting CP (@SportingCP) March 9, 2026

Form:

BodoGlimt: W-W-W-W-W

Sporting: W-W-W-W-D

Players to Watch

Jens Petter Hauge (BodoGlimt)

From controlling the midfield to scoring goals, Jens Petter Hauge is going to be an important aspect of the squad for Bodo/Glimt. He is in good touch with his side at the moment. With the ball at his feet, the 26-year-old will be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

He has scored six goals and has an assist to his name in 10 UCL games this season.

Luis Suárez (Sporting CP)

Luis Suarez is on a sensational run of form for Sporting Lisbon. He is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front and is going to cause problems for the hosts. In the ongoing campaign of the UEFA Champions League, the 28-year-old has five goal contributions in eight appearances.

Match Facts

• Bodo/Glimt are on a five-match winning streak.
• Sporting CP are undefeated in their last five games.
• These clubs are going to face one another for the first time.

Bodo Glimt vs Sporting: Betting Tips and Odds

• Bodo/Glimt to win @13/8 Ak Bets
• Jens Petter Hauge to score @7/2 10bet
• Goals under 3.5 @4/7 bet365

Injury and Team News

Bodo/Glimt will be ready with all their players fit and ready to be in action.

Ricardo Mangas and Geovany Quenda are not going to be in action for Sporting Lisbon. They are injured. Pote is suspended. Giorgi Kochorashvili might also sit out due to his fitness issues.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

BodoGlimt won: 0

Sporting won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

BodoGlimt predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Haykin (GK); Sjøvold, Bjørtuft, Gundersen, Bjørkan; Evjen, Berg, Brunstad Fet; Blomberg, Høgh, Hauge

Sporting CP predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Silva (GK); Fresneda, Diomande, Inácio, Araújo; Hjulmand, Morita; Catamo, Trincão, Gonçalves; Suárez

Match Prediction

These sides are not going to back down and will be coming in with an intense outing. Bodo/Glimt are likely to edge past Sporting Clube de Portugal in their upcoming round of 16 clash of the UEFA Champions League.

Prediction: Bodo/Glimt 2-1 Sporting

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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