Bodo/Glimt vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Prediction & Betting Tips (23 January)

Winner of Besiktas 2-1 a month and a half ago, on the last day, Bodø/Glimt has not played competitively since. The fault of its Championship modeled on a calendar year. The reigning Norwegian champion retained his crown in 2024. He dominated Lilleström 5-2 in style in early December, a few days after falling by a goal on the field of Manchester United 3-2 in C3. Bodø/Glimt ranks 13th in the league phase, one point behind the top 8 which will offer direct qualification for the round of 16. The locals of the day have met in friendly terms over the last two weeks, conceding defeats to Düsseldorf 3-2 and Sparta Prague 3-0.

27th in the league phase, Maccabi Tel Aviv is one point behind 24th, last qualified for the play-offs. Filling it over the last two days will be the main objective of the Israeli club, winner of Besiktas 1-3 and RFS 2-1 over the last days. On the national scene, the team coached by Zarko Lazetic is the defending champion in the Championship and occupies second position in the standings before hosting Netanya on Saturday. Just before, they were eliminated from the National Cup by Maccabi Bnei Raina 1-2. 

Bodø/Glimt is without several elements that have not qualified to compete in the Europa League. This is the case for midfielders Skeide and Vetti as well as offensive players Bassi and Burakovsky. Former Lensois Berg, captain and midfield starter, is the only player to be under threat of suspension for the last match. This will be effective if he receives a yellow card against Maccabi. Hauge scored 2 goals in this league phase. It has just been definitively sold by Frankfurt, from whom it was on loan.

Also the author of 2 goals in this campaign, Zinckernagel left the club. Maccabi Tel Aviv lost defender Bitton in this transfer window who did not play in this phase of the league. In addition, the Israeli squad could still do without potential starter Jehezkel, who recently withdrew from the Championship, while midfielder Kanichowsky is uncertain. Patati, author of a goal and 3 assists in the Europa League, is suspended for accumulation of yellow cards. No player has scored at least 2 goals in the league stage.