Match Preview: Bodø/Glimt vs Sporting CP
- Date & Time: March 11, 2026, 23:00 (local match time)
- Stage: Round of 16, Leg 1 of 2
- Venue: Aspmyra Stadion, Bodø
This clash pits Norway’s rising force against Portugal’s historic giants. Both teams have shown resilience and attacking flair in the group stages, setting up a balanced encounter.
Team Stats in UCL 2025/26
Bodø/Glimt
- Record: 4 Wins, 3 Draws, 3 Losses
- Goals Scored: 19 (avg. 1.9 per match)
- Goals Conceded: 17 (avg. 1.7 per match)
- Possession: 48.5%
- Passing Accuracy: 83.3%
- Clean Sheets: 0
- Top Strengths:
- Strong home scoring (2.0 goals per game at home)
- High attacking volume: 377 attacks, 158 dribbles
- Resilient form: unbeaten in last 5 UCL matches
- Weaknesses:
- Defensive fragility (conceding 1.7 goals per game)
- No clean sheets in the competition
Sporting CP
- Record: 5 Wins, 1 Draw, 2 Losses
- Goals Scored: 17 (avg. 2.13 per match)
- Goals Conceded: 11 (avg. 1.38 per match)
- Possession: 49.7%
- Passing Accuracy: 86.1%
- Clean Sheets: 1
- Top Strengths:
- Efficient attack led by Luis Suárez (23 goals across competitions) and Pedro Gonçalves (10 goals)
- Balanced midfield with high passing accuracy
- Strong results against elite clubs (wins vs PSG, Athletic Club, Club Brugge)
- Weaknesses:
- Occasional defensive lapses (losses to Bayern and Juventus)
- Limited clean sheets
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Metric | Bodø/Glimt | Sporting CP |
| Avg. Goals Scored | 1.9 | 2.13 |
| Avg. Goals Conceded | 1.7 | 1.38 |
| Possession % | 48.5% | 49.7% |
| Passing Accuracy | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| Clean Sheets | 0 | 1 |
| Form Guide | W W W W W | W W W W D |
Match Prediction
- Win Probability (from stats): Bodø/Glimt 38%, Sporting 36%, Draw 26%
- Likely Scenario:
- Bodø/Glimt will rely on home advantage and attacking intensity.
- Sporting’s clinical finishing and stronger defense give them a slight edge.
- Prediction: A 2-2 draw looks probable, with both teams scoring. Sporting may hold the upper hand heading into the second leg in Lisbon.
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