Zalgiris vs Bodo/Glimt Prediction & Tips
Žalgiris and Bodø/Glimt meet at Vilniaus LFF stadionas, in a second leg of this UEFA Champions League (3rd Qualifying Round), after Bodø/Glimt won the first leg at home (5-0). The recent head-to-head record is in favour of the away team, with 3 wins and 1 draw in the last 4 matches. In this match the home factor could be decisive, as both teams have considerable differences in their home and away results.
The home team comes into this second leg with a 5-goal disadvantage, in addition to the disadvantage of not having scored away goals in the first leg. This is a team that curiously has been stronger away than in their home games, as in the last 30 games they have 10 wins, 4 draws and 1 away loss; against 9 wins, 5 draws and 1 loss at home. They come into this game on the back of a 2-1 home win over Banga. In their last 10 home matches in all competitions, Žalgiris have won 6, drawn 3 and lost 1. This is a team that often scores first: they have opened the scoring in 13 of their last 15 matches, of these 13 they have led at half-time in 5 and managed to hold the lead until the end of the 90′ in 11. There is 1 period of note in their last 14 home matches in all competitions: they have conceded 3 of their 7 goals between the minutes (76′-90′).
Zalgiris come into this match motivated after a 2×1 home win over Banga: Ourega and Milickovic scored the winning goals. The home team should use a 4-4-2 tactical system, but should adopt a more defensive stance, considering that they have a lower quality squad. The two most forward players should be Renan Oliveira and Mathias Oyewusi. It should be noted that one of Zalgiris’ biggest weaknesses is their ability to keep possession of the ball. The home coach should be very happy to have all players at his disposal.
The away team comes into this second leg with a 5 goal lead, but suffered 0 goals at home in the first leg. This is a stronger team with the support of their fans, as in their last 30 away games they have 8 wins, 1 draw and 6 defeats; against 11 wins and 4 draws at home. In their last game, for the Eliteserien, they beat Odd at home (7-0). In their last 10 away games Bodø/Glimt have 6 wins and 4 losses. Their attack has been scoring regularly, having scored goals in 4 of their last 5 matches in this competition. In 15 matches, they conceded the first goal 4 times and only managed 1 comeback.
Glimt come into this match motivated after a 7×0 home win against Odd: Pellegrino, Vetlesen, Espejord and Saltnes scored the goals in that excellent victory. Kjetil Knutsen’s team usually plays with a 4-3-3 tactical system, favouring slow, well-driven transitions, mainly through the centre. In this formation, the three men in charge of causing panic in the opposing defence are Joel Mugisha, Lars Jorgen Salvesen and Amahl Pellegrino. Glimt’s coach will be without Ola Solbakken and Sondre Fet, who are recovering from injuries.
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OVER 2.5 GOALS @ 2.25
