UEFA Europa League - Lazio VS Bodo Glimt Prediction
UEFA Europa League - Lazio VS Bodo Glimt
Match Time:18-04-2025 03:00 Friday (GMT+8)
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Lazio
The press noted that the previous week was set to be decisive in Marco Baroni's coaching career. However, Lazio first lost to Bodo-Glimt in Norway 0:2, and then couldn't defeat AS Roma in the capital derby (1:1). Now, the return leg against Bodo-Glimt has turned into a season-defining match for the Romans. They must achieve a comeback after Ulrik Saltnes scored a brace against them a week ago. Moreover, should be thankful for the scoreline, as in the dying minutes of the match, Bodo-Glimt nearly scored a third goal, saved only by goalkeeper Mandas...
This is indeed the most important match of the season - we know that. We must play at full throttle, without holding back or regrets. The first match's result was not what we wanted, but now we’re playing at home, in front of our fans, and we need to play without thinking about what comes next. We need to play with desire. We know we are up against a strong opponent in form. Tomorrow’s game will require total energy and presence, both on and off the pitch. We all must believe in this - together.
The opponent plays very quickly in the final third, and we need to deny them that opportunity. My defenders always need to join the attacks. Of course, there are structural differences among the players, but tomorrow we will need a lot of energy and momentum, especially on the flanks," stated Baroni.
Bodo-Glimt
Ulrik Saltnes, who scored a brace against Lazio in the first leg, noted that his teammates are not dwelling on the impressive result from Bodo last week. "The grass coverage is more unpredictable; it slows the ball down more. But the biggest difference is the stadium and the crowd, which they are very accustomed to. I expect that Lazio will be much more comfortable tomorrow than they were in Bodo. We will attack; we cannot just defend. And I don’t think we have anything to defend. Lazio is clearly the favorite in the upcoming match, so we need to be ourselves and play vibrant football. We must attack the game and try to enjoy it," Saltnes remarked.
However, the guests' head coach, Kjetil Knutsen, emphasized the importance of being solid defensively. "We must be compact and strong in defense. Only then can we think about attacking," he noted.
The last time Bodo-Glimt could not maintain a lead gained at home against another Roman team, Roma, the players of Mourinho won the return match 4:0.
Lazio possible starting lineup:
Mandas; Marusic, Gila, Romagnoli, Hysaj; Guendouzi, Rovella; Isaksen, Pedro, Zaccagni; Castellanos
Bodo/Glimt possible starting lineup:
Haikin; Sjovold, Bjortuft, Gundersen, Bjorkan; Evjen, Berg, Saltnes; Blomberg, Hogh, Hauge
Lazio vs Bodo/Glimt Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
The two sides met for the first time last week. Glimt registered a home win, and the Biancocelesti will look to return the favor this time around.
The hosts have seen a drop in form and have won just one of their last seven games in all competitions, with that triumph coming away from home.
Lazio are unbeaten in their last 13 home games in the Europa League, recording seven wins. They have scored at least two goals in eight games during that period.
Bodo/Glimt are winless in their last four away games in the Europa League, suffering three defeats. Interestingly, they have scored one goal apiece in three away games in the competition in 2025.
The visitors have enjoyed a great run of form and are on a four-game winning streak without conceding.
Prediction: Lazio 4-1 Bodo/Glimt
Bodo could write yet more headlines this week, but despite having a two-goal advantage, they often come unstuck on the road in Europe, and Lazio may just have too much class for them on their own patch.
Lazio struggled in the Arctic Circle on the plastic pitch last week, but home comforts should benefit the side that came first in the league phase, and the Biancocelesti could write their own history if they are able to revert a two-goal deficit for the first time.
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