Bodø / Glimt vs Juventus

Bodø/Glimt [DDLL] and Juventus meet in a Champions League league-phase match that brings together two teams facing contrasting histories but equally urgent needs for points. For Bodø/Glimt, this season has already been historic. This is their first time reaching the Champions League proper and only the third time any Norwegian club has reached this stage. Recent history gives Bodø/Glimt an additional boost heading into this fixture. They have won their last four home matches against Italian teams, scoring 13 goals in those encounters. Their most recent success came against Lazio last season, winning 2–0 in the Europa League quarter-final first leg before eventually progressing on penalties. Despite that impressive record against Serie A opposition, their broader European form has dipped significantly. Bodø/Glimt have won only one of their last nine European matches and their league-phase campaign so far stands at two draws and two defeats. Sitting on two points, they would be hoping to unsettle Luciano Spalletti’s side when they host the Old Lady on Tuesday. A 4—3—3 formation with Kasper Høgh, Sondre Auklend and Jens Petter Hauge in attack is expected. Jostein Gundersen is suspended, having picked up a red card in the 1-0 loss to Monaco.

Juventus’ European pedigree is unquestioned, as this marks their 25th appearance in the Champions League proper —more than any other Italian side. Historically, they have an impeccable record against Norwegian opponents, remaining unbeaten in all eight previous meetings. This will be their first match against a Norwegian side since facing Rosenborg in the 2001/02 group stage, a campaign in which they drew away and won at home. However, a recent dip in form leaves Juve with six draws in their last nine league-phase matches. They have also managed just two wins in their last twelve European fixtures. Their away form is even more concerning: only one victory in their last twelve away games in the Champions League proper. A 1–1 home draw with Sporting CP on Matchday 4 left them with just three points in this season’s league phase. Both teams therefore approach this fixture with pressure and opportunity. Bodø/Glimt hope to leverage their strong home record against Italian opponents and end Norway’s long wait for a Champions League group-stage victory. Juventus [DDLD], meanwhile, are chasing stability in Europe and searching for the win that could revive their campaign. With both sides struggling for form but carrying compelling storylines, this encounter promises tension, urgency and high stakes from the first whistle. A 3—4—2—1 with Dušan Vlahović in attack is expected against Bodo.