Nice vs Bodø/Glimt prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – January 30, 2025
One of the matches in the 8th round of the Europa League group stage will be played on Thursday at the Allianz Riviera, where Nice will host Bodø/Glimt. I suggest betting on goals in this match with a high chance of success.
Match Preview
The "Eagles" have been a disappointment in this Europa League campaign, sitting in 35th place after seven matches. Only Dynamo Kyiv has performed worse, earning just one point, while Nice is just one point ahead with two.
In the last round, Nice played an away match against Elfsborg, losing 0-1. However, the French side looked better overall, as indicated by the xG metric (0.77 compared to 1.61). On the domestic front, Nice is doing significantly better, currently occupying 4th place in Ligue 1. In their last league game, they secured a solid 2-0 home win over Marseille.
Meanwhile, Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt is in 10th place in the Europa League standings after seven matches. With 13 points, the team has already secured a spot in the knockout stage. Furthermore, a victory in this match could potentially place them in the top eight, granting direct qualification to the Round of 16.
In their last outing, Bodø/Glimt hosted Maccabi Tel Aviv and earned a convincing 3-1 victory. This was their second consecutive win and third in their last five Europa League games.
Probable Lineups
- Nice: Bulka – Lotomba, Rosario, Bombito, Bard – Diop, Kamara, Ndombele – Bouanani – Laborde, Guessand
- Bodø/Glimt: Haikin, Bjørkan, Bjørtuft, Gundersen, Sjøvold, Slatnes, Berg, Evjen, Maata, Høgh, Sørli
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet hit in 2 of Nice's last 5 matches.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet hit in 2 of Nice's last 5 matches.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet hit in all of Bodø/Glimt's last 5 matches.
Prediction
Bookmakers give a slight edge to the hosts, offering odds of 2.35 for a Nice victory. However, we believe the Norwegian side is unlikely to lose this match. Our pick is "Bodø/Glimt to Win or Draw" with odds of 1.64.
