Lazio vs Bodo/Glimt prediction, H2H and probable lineups - April 17, 2025
The return leg of the 2024/25 Europa League quarter-final between Rome's Lazio and Norway's Bodo/Glimt will take place on April 17 at the legendary Stadio Olimpico. The first clash was claimed by the Scandinavians with a 2-0 victory. I suggest a bet on goals in this encounter with a favorable odds.
Match preview
Under the guidance of Marco Baroni, Lazio players lost 0-2 to Bodo/Glimt in the first game, suffering their second defeat in the current Europa League campaign. This result was a blow to the Roman defense — for the first time in the last 13 tournament matches, they conceded more than one goal. To continue their quest for the trophy, Lazio now needs to stage a comeback and defeat the Norwegians by at least three goals in regular time.
Notably, the capital club last reached the Europa League semi-finals in the 2002/03 season. However, fans are encouraged by their home performance statistics: the "Eagles" have not lost in regular time at the Olimpico for 13 consecutive LE matches — 7 wins and 6 draws.
Kjetil Knutsen's squad secured their seventh regular-time victory in the current Europa League run, confidently defeating Lazio in the first match. Moreover, Bodo/Glimt managed to keep a clean sheet for only the third time in their last 22 European outings — making this achievement particularly valuable.
It's important to note: the team has never reached the semi-finals of any European competition. However, their away match statistics might concern supporters: in 9 of their last 10 Europa League away games, Bodo/Glimt have failed to win (3 draws, 6 losses). Nonetheless, during the same stretch, the Norwegians conceded more than two goals in regulation time only twice, which could play a key role in their defensive strategy.
Probable lineups
- Lazio: Christos Mandas – Adam Marusic, Mario Gila, Alessio Romagnoli, Elseid Hysaj – Matteo Guendouzi, Matias Vecino, Gustav Isaksen, Mattia Zaccagni, Pedro Rodriguez – Boulaye Dia
- Bodo/Glimt: Nikita Haikin – Fredrik Bjorkan, Fredrik Sjoevolld, Jostein Gundersen, Odin Bjoerloft – Ulrik Saltnes, Patrick Berg, Hakon Evjen – Ole Blomberg, Kasper Heg, Jens Petter Hauge
Match facts and head-to-head
- Bodo/Glimt have won their last five matches in all competitions
- The "Over 2.5 goals" bet has won in three of Bodo/Glimt's last five matches
- The "Both teams to score" bet has won in two of Lazio's last five matches
Prediction
Bookmakers favor a Lazio victory, offering odds of 1.40 for the "Eagles" to win. However, the odds for "Bodo/Glimt to advance" are 1.67. Our bet for the match is "Both teams to score" at odds of 1.89.
