Inter vs Bodø/Glimt: prediction, head-to-head and probable lineups – 24.02.2026
The second leg of the Champions League play-off round will take place on Tuesday in Milan at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium, where Inter will host Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt. After a sensational 1-3 defeat in Norway, the Nerazzurri must overturn a two-goal deficit to keep their hopes alive for a place in the Round of 16. I suggest betting on the total goals in this clash, as the odds are looking very attractive.
Match preview
Cristian Chivu's side unexpectedly slipped up in Bodø – this defeat was their only loss in their last eight matches. In Serie A, Inter are in a comfortable position: after Milan's recent misstep, their lead has grown to ten points, and in the last round, Inter calmly dispatched Lecce (2-0). This allows the hosts to fully focus on their European comeback.
However, squad issues complicate the task. Lautaro Martínez is out after picking up an injury in Norway, while the participation of Dumfries and Çalhanoğlu remains in doubt. The Champions League stats are also worrying – just one win in their last five matches in the competition and only one game in that period with more than one goal scored, while now they need at least two.
The Norwegians continue their fairytale run in Europe: in 2026, Bodø have already beaten Manchester City (3-1), Atlético (2-1), and now Inter (3-1). Kjetil Knutsen's team plays with freedom and efficiency, making the most of every opportunity, and a two-goal advantage allows them to play to the scoreline. The lack of a domestic calendar is also an advantag – giving them more time for recovery and preparation.
Up front, Kasper Høgh is on fire – 4 goals and 2 assists in his last three matches against top opposition, with Fet and Hauge consistently keeping up the tempo. The only doubts are about Ulrik Saltnes, but his role in the current setup isn't critical. Also, the myth of Bodø's weakness away from Norway is slowly crumbling—a draw with Borussia Dortmund (2-2) and a win over Atlético (2-1) are proof of that.
Probable lineups
- Inter: Sommer, Bastoni, Acerbi, Akanji, Augusto, Mkhitaryan, Barella, Sučić, Darmian, Esposito, Thuram
- Bodø/Glimt: Haikin, Sjøvold, Bjørtuft, Gundersen, Bjørkan, Evjen, Berg, Fet, Blomberg, Høgh, Hauge
Match facts and head-to-head
- The first leg ended with a 3-1 win for Bodø/Glimt.
- Four of Inter's last five Champions League matches have featured at least three goals.
- Bodø have won four of their last five away matches in European competition.
Prediction
Inter will be forced to push forward from the first minute, which automatically creates space for the visitors' counterattacks. Given Høgh's form and Inter's instability in the Champions League, the Norwegians are more than capable of getting on the scoresheet again. A home win is likely, but Bodø/Glimt have every chance to hold on to their aggregate advantage over two legs.
