Bodo/Glimt vs Juventus | Expected Lineup

Neither Bodø/Glimt nor Juventus have claimed a UEFA Champions League win in this season’s league phase. Their matchday five meeting now carries major importance for both sides.

Bodø/Glimt remain locked in a tense title battle in the Norwegian Eliteserien, with the championship to be settled only days after this clash. That looming domestic decider raises questions about their priorities, yet their winless UCL campaign suggests they must focus heavily on this match.

The Norwegian club have produced two draws and two defeats from four games so far. They cannot afford another slip if they want to keep knockout hopes alive.

Last seven Juventus matches in all competitions 📸

Their recent European form offers little comfort, as they sit on a seven-match winless streak in major continental competition. One more poor result would match an unwanted club record.

Despite this, Bodø/Glimt often play with courage at home and have scored at least twice in six of their last seven home fixtures. Their attack can trouble any visitor when confidence is high.

Juventus chase stability under Spalletti

Juventus enter this match only one point ahead of their opponents. Real Madrid remain the only side to beat them in this year’s league phase, but three draws have stalled their progress.

Juventus struggle on the road in Europe, with only one victory from their last 12 away UCL matches. This persistent issue has created frustration among supporters who expected improvement under Luciano Spalletti.

Saturday’s draw against Fiorentina extended Spalletti’s unbeaten start, yet it also added another low-key performance to their record. Juventus have drawn eight of their last 13 competitive matches, which highlights recurring issues in creativity and tempo.

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Slow starts are a concern as well, with Juventus conceding first in all four UCL games this season. Most of their attacking threat comes after the interval, as six of their seven league-phase goals arrived in the second half.

Both clubs have notable absentees. Bodø/Glimt must cope without suspended defender Jostein Maurstad Gundersen. Juventus miss key centre-backs Gleison Bremer and Daniele Rugani.

Individual form may therefore shape the outcome. Mathias Jørgensen often delivers late goals for Bodø/Glimt, while Filip Kostić remains a danger for Juventus. Their contributions could decide a finely balanced contest.

Expected Starting XI by Luciano Spalletti for Bodo/Glimt vs Juventus according to Sky Sport :

Expected lineup Bodo/Glimt vs Juventus 📸

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