Match Overview

The Matchday 4 fixture of the 2025/26 group stage features Bodoe/Glimt (Norway) hosting Monaco (France) on November 4th at Aspmyra Stadium. This comprehensive preview delves into the Bodoe/Glimt vs Monaco encounter, offering an in-depth analysis of their prospects, key statistics, and our final prediction.  

Bodoe/Glimt Team Analysis

Following two consecutive 2-2 draws in their opening fixtures, Kjetil Knutsen’s squad suffered a 1-3 away defeat to Galatasaray in their last Champions League outing. The team’s winless streak in the Champions League now extends to four matches, though they have managed to find the net in every single one of those encounters. Remarkably, the Norwegians have scored in 15 of their last 16 appearances in this competition. However, Bodoe/Glimt has conceded at least twice in their last four consecutive Champions League games. The club currently occupies the 26th position in the overall standings.

Key Statistics for Bodoe/Glimt

• Both teams have scored in 6 of Bodoe/Glimt’s last 8 Champions League matches.
• At home, the Norwegians have been formidable, winning 8 of their last 9 Champions League fixtures (with 1 draw).
• In their last 5 home matches in this tournament, the Scandinavians have scored at least two goals.

Bodoe/Glimt Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Nikita Khaykin – Fredrik Sjovold, Odin Bjortuft, Haitam Aleesami, Fredrik Bjorkan – Patrick Berg, Sondre Fet, Hakon Evjen – Ole Blomberg, Jens Petter Hauge, Kasper Hogh.

Bodoe/Glimt Injuries

Defender Jostein Gundersen and midfielder Magnus Riisnes are currently sidelined due to injury.

Monaco Team Analysis

The French side is also facing challenges. In the previous round, Monaco drew 0-0 at home against Tottenham, extending their Champions League winless streak to six matches (comprising 3 draws and 3 defeats). Notably, this was the first time during this run that the Monegasques kept a clean sheet. However, after three consecutive matches with goals scored, Monaco failed to find the net. Sébastien Pocognoli’s team currently sits in 27th place in the overall standings with two points.

Key Statistics for Monaco

• The club has conceded the first goal in 5 of their last 6 Champions League games.
• Away from home in this tournament, the French team has failed to win in 6 of their last 7 encounters (3 draws, 3 losses).
• Monaco has scored in 7 of their last 9 away matches in the Champions League.

Monaco Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)

Philipp Kohn – Thilo Kehrer, Mohammed Salisu, Caio Henrique – Krepin Diatta, Jordan Teze, Aladji Bamba, Kassoum Ouattara – Takumi Minamino, Folarin Balogun, Maghnes Akliouche.

Monaco Injuries

Monaco’s injury list includes goalkeeper Lukáš Hrádecký, defenders Eric Dier and Christian Mawissa, along with midfielders Denis Zakaria and Lamine Camara. 

Referee Details

Damian Sylwestrzak (Poland)

Matches officiated – 8 (International matches, 2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 32;

Average yellow cards per match – 4;

Red cards shown – 0;

Average fouls per match – 24;

Penalties awarded – 75%.

Match Prediction: Bodoe/Glimt vs Monaco

In the upcoming clash, the Norwegians have a strong claim to earning points. The team’s primary international successes have come on home turf. At their home stadium, the Scandinavians have remained unbeaten in their last 9 Champions League matches (8 wins, 1 draw). While a significant portion of these games were in the qualifying rounds, Kjetil Knutsen’s side has already delivered impressive performances in the current main stage of the Champions League, crushing Sturm (5-0) at home and securing a 2-2 draw against Tottenham. The club demonstrates excellent attacking prowess, which will be an additional key factor for success against their next opponent.

In the previous round, the French team achieved their first clean sheet in their last 6 Champions League fixtures. However, on the road, the team has conceded at least twice in 6 of their last 7 matches in this competition. Evidently, it is extremely challenging to collect points with such an unreliable defense. Consequently, the Monegasques have been unable to secure a victory in their last 6 Champions League games, and specifically away from home, Monaco has lost 3 of their last 4 matches in this European competition (with 1 draw).

My final prediction: Bodoe/Glimt will not lose, and Total Goals Over 1.5.

Author: Alexey Tarabrin