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Spurs travel to Norway with one foot in the final after last week's 3-1 first-leg win , but the Norwegians aren't likely to give up, and they'll be aiming to defy the odds in front of a passionate home crowd.
An Uphill Battle
Bodo/Glimt's hopes of turning this tie around are hanging by a thread. In Europa League history, teams that have lost the first leg by 2+ goals away from home have managed to overturn the tie only 9 times in 92 attempts. And in all eight previous semi-finals where the away side lost by 2+ goals, none managed to qualify.
The Norwegian side were lucky to escape London with just a two-goal deficit, thanks to Ulrik Saltnes scoring in the 83rd minute. While they enjoyed 58% possession, Bodo/Glimt's goal was their only shot on target, compared to Tottenham’s seven. The total shot count? 24-3 for Spurs.
Home Form: Fragile but Not Hopeless
Bodo/Glimt have lost 7 of their last 12 European knockout games at home, though they’ve won three in that span. Their most recent success came in a 2-0 win over Lazio in the quarter-finals. They also claimed home wins this season against Twente and Olympiacos, showing they are capable of pulling off surprises on their day.
Squad-wise, Daniel Bassi remains out with a foot injury, but there’s some good news for the home side: Patrick Berg, Hakon Evjen, and Andreas Helmersen all return from suspension and are available for this crucial tie.
Tottenham’s Silver Lining?
For Spurs, a Europa League final — and a potential trophy — could be the redemption of a dismal domestic campaign. They sit 16th in the Premier League and haven’t even reached the 40-point mark with just three matches remaining.
In the first leg, Tottenham flew out of the blocks, scoring in the opening minute through Brennan Johnson, with James Maddison adding a second before the break and Dominic Solanke making it 3-0 from the spot in the 61st. A late Bodo/Glimt goal was the only blemish on an otherwise dominant display.
The Londoners reached the semis with a 1-0 away win over Frankfurt after a 1-1 draw in the first leg. However, they haven’t won back-to-back European away games since 2013, a stat that gives Bodo/Glimt a sliver of hope.
Between the two semi-final legs, Spurs drew 1-1 with West Ham and suffered a major blow: James Maddison picked up a knee injury that will rule him out for the rest of the season. Lucas Bergvall is also out long-term.
Key Stats
- Bodo/Glimt have never beaten a Premier League side in four previous attempts.
- Tottenham are 5-0 all-time against Norwegian opponents.
- Bodo/Glimt have scored 19 goals at home in this Europa League campaign – the most of any team.
- Tottenham haven’t won two consecutive away games in Europe since 2013.
PREDICTED LINEUPS
Bodo/Glimt: Haikin; Sjovold, Nielsen, Gundersen, Bjork; Evjen, Berg, Saltnes; Maatta, Hogh, Blomberg
Tottenham: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Sarr, Bentancur, Kulusevski; Johnson, Solanke, Tel
BETTING TIPS
- ✅ Match Winner: Tottenham to Win Spurs have better quality and momentum, and Bodo/Glimt’s leaky defense makes it hard to back the upset.
- ✅ Tottenham to Win & Over 2.5 Goals Combines Spurs' attacking strength with the likelihood of an open game. Ideal for value seekers.
- ✅ Both Teams to Score – Yes Bodo/Glimt are strong at home (19 goals in this Europa League campaign), and Spurs have conceded in 5 of their last 6 away games.
- ✅ Anytime Goalscorer: Dominic Solanke He’s in good form and takes penalties—decent value in a high-tempo match.