A freezing, high-pressure European night inside the Arctic Circle. Bodø/Glimt host Inter in a first leg that could be decided by rhythm, discipline, and who adapts quickest to the conditions at Aspmyra.
Match Preview
This tie is a serious test of styles. Bodø/Glimt are at their best when the game becomes intense and chaotic in short bursts: quick combinations, aggressive runs beyond the ball, and constant pressure on second balls. At home, they usually start fast and try to turn the stadium into a problem opponents cannot solve in the first half-hour.
Inter arrive with a very different identity. They are built to manage big away nights. They can slow the game down, keep their defensive distances tight, and pick the right moments to attack. In first legs, that experience matters. If Inter can keep Bodø/Glimt from building early momentum, the match becomes a tactical grind and that often suits the Italian side.
Conditions could play a role too. The pitch, the temperature, and the pace of the game in Bodø are not normal Champions League comforts. For Bodø/Glimt, it’s an advantage. For Inter, it’s something to solve. The team that wins the “adaptation battle” usually wins the night.
Match Information
| Date | Wednesday, 18 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Kick-off Time | 19:30 CET |
| Venue | Aspmyra Stadion, Bodø, Norway |
| Competition | UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Knockout Play-offs (First Leg) |
TV Broadcast and Livestreams
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Tactical Breakdown
How Bodø/Glimt can hurt Inter
- Start fast and win the first wave of duels to lift the tempo.
- Attack the channels quickly after recoveries Inter don’t want an open game.
- Use direct runs beyond the back line to force Inter deeper than they prefer.
- Make set pieces count one goal can change the entire tie.
How Inter can control the first leg
- Stay compact centrally and deny cheap transition chances.
- Slow the rhythm when Bodø/Glimt build momentum kill the crowd energy.
- Be patient: one clean counter or one quality sequence can be enough away.
- Protect the box first, then choose pressing moments carefully.
First legs are often decided by mistakes more than brilliance. The team that avoids cheap turnovers in the middle third usually gains the edge.
Form Guide (Update Before Publishing)
Bodø/Glimt Last 5 (all competitions)
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Inter Last 5 (all competitions)
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| Result | Odds |
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| 1 Bodø/Glimt | — |
| X Draw | — |
| 2 Inter | — |
Prediction
Final Score Prediction: Bodø/Glimt 1–2 Inter
Bodø/Glimt should have moments at home, especially early, and they can absolutely score in Bodø. But Inter’s structure and quality should help them survive the storm and find decisive spells of their own. Expect a competitive match, but Inter to take a narrow advantage into the second leg.
Best lean: Inter draw no bet
Alternative lean: Both teams to score (Yes)
Safer goals angle: Under 3.5 goals