Bodo/Glimt vs Crvena zvezda Prediction: Defences could struggle in first-leg clash

Bodo/Glimt take on Crvena zvezda in the first leg of their Champions League qualifying playoff on Tuesday, 20th August.

Both clubs are targeting a place in the new-look Champions League proper and the tie kicks off at 8pm at Aspmyra Stadion in Bodo, Norway. Read on for my Bodo/Glimt vs Crvena zvezda prediction, as well as the latest team news and match odds.

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Team News

Bodo/Glimt are likely to be missing the injured Nino Zugelj, Gaute Vetti and Syver Skeide as well as defenders Brice Wembangomo and Omar Elabdellaoui. Kasper Hogh is expected to lead the line with Fredrik Bjorkan starting at left-back.

There is plenty of competition for places in the Crvena zvezda frontline so Gabon international Guelor Kanga and new signing Felicio Milson may start on the bench.

Bodo/Glimt vs Crvena zvezda Odds

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Bodo/Glimt are 8/13 to win the home leg with Crvena zvezda 18/5 and the draw priced up at 3/1.

Over 2.5 goals is available to back at 8/13 and Bodo/Glimt's Kasper Hogh, who has scored in two of his last three Champions League appearances, is 5/1 to be first goalscorer.

Over 3.5 goals @ 6/4

Bodo/Glimt have come through their first two Champions League qualifying ties in style, beating Rigas 7-1 on aggregate before a 5-1 victory over Jagiellonia Bialystok.

The goals should continue to flow when the Norwegian champions host Crvena Zvezda and over 3.5 goals looks a tempting bet.

Bodo/Glimt will be determined to establish a first-leg lead at home and they have won their last three Eliteserien matches on their own patch, beating Haugesund 4-2, seeing off Odd 3-1 and thrashing second-placed Brann 5-1.

But Crvena Zvezda can also contribute to the goal tally on Tuesday. They have made a blistering start to the new Serbian SuperLiga season, scoring 18 times in five matches, and four of their six Champions League group games last term featured over 3.5 goals.

Bet Builder - Both teams to score, Bodo/Glimt-Bodo/Glimt Half-time/Full-time result & Patrick Berg to score anytime @ 10/1

Bodo/Glimt and Crvena zvezda come into the play-off first leg in great goalscoring form so backing both teams to score is a solid Bet Builder selection.

Boost the odds of the bet by backing Bodo/Glimt to be leading at half-time and full-time. Home advantage could be key for the Norwegians and Crvena zvezda fell behind in the 12th, eighth, eighth and 19th minutes of their last four Champions League fixtures in 2023-24.

Home captain Patrick Berg poses a goalscoring threat from midfield and he is worth backing to find the net in the first leg.

Berg has scored six goals in 19 Eliteserien starts this season and looks a nice price to add to his tally in a high-scoring contest.

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