The UEFA Europa League’s 2024/25 edition kicked off on 11 July 2024 and has now entered its semifinal stage. All four teams that made it to the semis played the first leg on 1st May and will play the second on Thursday, 8th May.
The first leg between Bodø/Glimt and Tottenham ended in a 3–1 win for the Spurs at their home ground. Now, the Spurs will travel to Norway for the second leg of the semifinal at the Aspmyra stadium, scheduled at 8:00 PM UK time.
Will the Spurs be able to blaze through the second leg? Or will Bodø dominate Thursday’s match? Below, we give you team previews, head-to-head stats, and odds for the Europa League – Bodø/ Glimt vs Tottenham match.
Where to Watch Europa League Live
Fans in the United Kingdom can catch the action on TNT Sports.
Key Details
- Day and Date: Thursday, 8th May 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM UK time
- Venue: Aspmyra stadium, Bodø, Norway
- Where to watch in the UK: TNT Sports
Match Preview and Head-to-Head History
Tottenham Hotspur secured a 3–1 victory over FK Bodø/Glimt in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League semi-final. Forward Brennan Johnson opened the score in just 38 seconds into the match. This was followed by James Maddison’s goal in the 34th minute and Dominic Solanke’s goal in the 61st minute. Bodø/Glimt captain Ulrik Saltnes scored a late goal in the 83rd minute, but the Norwegian team couldn’t close the gap.
Tottenham is in a strong position ahead of the second leg. Meanwhile, Bodø/Glimt is going strong in its domestic league, Eliteserien, and has won three out of four matches. So, punters should be prepared for a close match.
Head-to-Head Record
Both teams have faced each other only once in the last 10 years – the match on 2nd May, which Tottenham won 3–1.
Bodø/Glimt’s Current Form (Across All Competitions)
- Won against Hamkam 3–0 (5 April, Eliteserien)
- Draw with Molde 2–2 (22nd April, Eliteserien)
- Won against Junkeren 5–1 (24th April, Norwegian Cup, second round)
- Won against KFUM 3–0 (27 April, Eliteserien)
- Lost to Tottenham 1–3 (2nd May, Europa League, semifinal, leg 1 of 2)
Tottenham Hotspur’s Form (Across All Competitions)
- Lost to Wolves 2–4 (13th April, Premier League)
- Won against Eintracht Frankfurt 1–0 (18th April, Europa League quarterfinal, leg 2 of 2)
- Lost to Nottingham Forest 1–2 (22nd April, Premier League)
- Lost to Liverpool 1–5 (27th April, Premier League)
- Won against Bodø/Glimt 3–1 (2nd May, Europa League semifinal, leg 1 of 2)
Bodø/Glimt: Analysis, Team Preview, and Lineup
Bodø/Glimt is the two-time running champion of Eliteserien, Norway’s highest football league. This year, they are placed fourth with three wins and one loss.
The club made history by becoming the first Norwegian team to reach the semifinals of the UEFA Europa League. They defeated Lazio in the quarterfinals in a penalty shootout after their 2-leg matches ended in a 3–3 aggregate draw.
Standout players for the team are strikers Kasper Høgh (7 goals and 1 assist in the Europa League) and midfielder Ulrik Saltnes (3 goals, 2 assists in the Europa League)
Aggregate Record
- Eliteserien: 4 titles
- Norwegian Cup: 2 titles
Squad
- Goalkeepers: N. Khaikin, J. Faye Lund, M. Brondbo
- Defenders: F. Bjørkan (1 goal, 2 assists), J. Gundersen (1 assist), F. Sjøvold, O. L. Bjortuft (1 goal, 1 assist), B. Moe, B. Wembangomo (1 goal), Villads Nielsen (1 goal)
- Midfielders: Patrick Berg (2 goals, 3 assists), Håkon Evjen (3 goals), U. Saltnes (3 goals, 2 assists), S. Brunstad Fet (1 goal, 1 assist), A. Mikkelsen, Sondre Auklend, Jeppe Kjaer (1 assist)
- Strikers: J. Hauge (2 goals, 3 assists), Kasper Høgh (7 goals, 1 assist), O. Blomberg (2 assists), Isak Määttä (3 assists), A. Helmersen (1 goal), S. Sorli (1 assist), Mikkel Hansen
2025 Transactions
Players In
- H. Aleesami, transferred from KFUM Oslo
- J. Hauge, transferred from Eintracht Frankfurt
- O. Blomberg, transferred from SK Brann
Players Out
- O. Kapskarmo, transferred to Egersund
- Omar Elabdellaoui, released
- A. Sørensen, transferred to Odense BK
- N. Zugelj, transferred to Djurgårdens IF
- Mats Pedersen, transferred to Kolding IF
- S. Burakovsky, on loan to Lyn 1896 FK
- A. Mikkelsen, on loan to Tromsø IL
- B. Wembangomo, transferred to Häcken
- Runar Espejord, free transfer to Haugesund
Injuries Update
- Daniel Bassi: return date unknown
- G. Vetti: return date unknown
- S. Brunstad Fet: Knock injury, ruled out for a few weeks
Tottenham Hotspur: Analysis, Team Preview, and Lineup
The Spurs are 16th in the Premier League and finished 4th in the league stage matches in the Europa League. Forward Brennan Johnson leads the team with 16 goals and 7 assists across all competitions. Captain Heung-Min Son has given nine assists and has netted 12 goals. Defender Pedro Porro has made seven assists and netted two goals.
Aggregate Record
- FA Cup: 8 titles
- Premier League: 4 titles
- FA Community Shield: 7 titles
- UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup: 1 title
- UEFA Cup: 2 titles
Squad
- Goalkeepers: Guglielmo Vicario, Brandon Austin, Alfie Whiteman
- Defenders: Pedro Porro (1 goal, 3 assists), Cristian Romero, Ben Davies, Destiny Udogie, Kevin Danso, Archie Gray, Micky van de Ven, Djed Spence
- Midfielders: Dejan Kulusevski (1 goal, 2 assists), Rodrigo Bentancur, James Maddison (3 goals, 3 assists), Pape Sarr (2 goals), Yves Bissouma, Lucas Bergvall (2 assists)
- Strikers: Heung-Min Son (3 goals, 1 assist), Brennan Johnson (4 goals, 1 assist), Dominic Solanke (4 goals, 4 assists), Richarlison (1 goal, 1 assist), Wilson Odobert (2 goals), Mathys Tel, Dane Scarlett (1 goal, 1 assist), Mikey Moore (1 goal, 1 assist), Will Lankshear (1 goal)
2025 Transfers
Players In
- Centre-back Kevin Danso transferred from the French club Lens
- Centre-back Luka Vušković transferred from the Croatian club, HNK Hajduk Split
- Midfielder Mathys Tel, on loan from the German club Bayern München
- Goalkeeper Antonín Kinský transferred from the Czech club SK Slavia Prague
Players Out
- Forward Min-Hyuk Yang, on loan to Queens Park Rangers
Injuries Update
- Heung-Min Son: Foot injury, doubtful for next match
- Radu Drăgușin: Cruciate ligament injury, ruled out till mid-October 2025
Europa League Season Highlights: Key Stats and Insights
| Bodø/Glimt | Stats | Tottenham |
| 9 | League position | 4 |
| 7 | Won | 8 |
| 2 | Drawn | 3 |
| 6 | Lost | 2 |
| 14 | Total points | 17 |
| 28 | Goals scored | 25 |
| 23 | Goals conceded | 13 |
| 5 | Goal difference | 12 |
| 52.47% | Ball possession% | 56.32% |
| 83.67% | Passing accuracy % | 85.31% |
| 63 (4.2 avg per match) | Saves | 40 (3.08 avg per match) |
| 3 | Clean sheets | 4 |
| 173 | Total goal attempts made | 178 |
Bodø/Glimt: Home and Away Form in the Europa League
Home Matches:
- Won against Porto 3–2 (25 September 2024, Matchday 1 of 8)
- Lost to Qarabag FK 1–2 (8 November 2024, Matchday 4 of 8)
- Won against Besiktas 2–1 (13 December 2024, Matchday 6 of 8)
- Won against M. Tel-Aviv 3–1 (24 January 2025, Matchday 7 of 8)
- Won against Twente 5–2 (21 February)
- Won against Olympiacos 3–0 (7 March, Round of 16, Leg 1 of 2)
- Won against Lazio 2–0 (10 April 2025, Quarterfinal, Leg 1 of 2)
Away Matches:
- Draw with Union Saint-Gilloise 0–0 (4 October 2025, Matchday 2 of 8)
- Won against Braga 2–1 (23 October 2024, Matchday 3 of 8)
- Lost to Manchester United 2–3 (29 November 2025, Matchday 5 of 8)
- Draw with Nice 1–1 (31 January 2025, Matchday 8 of 8)
- Lost to Twente 1–2 (14 February)
- Lost to Olympiacos 1–2 (14 March 2025, Round of 16, Leg 2 of 2)
- Lost to Lazio 1–3 (18 April 2025, Quarterfinal, Leg 2 of 2)
- Lost to Tottenham 1–3 (2 May 2025, semifinal, Leg 1 of 2)
Tottenham Hotspur: Home and Away Record in the Europa League
Home Matches:
- Won against Qarabag FK 3–0 (27 September 2024, Matchday 1 of 8)
- Won against AZ Alkmaar 1–0 (25 October 2024, Matchday 3 of 8)
- Draw with Roma 2–2 (29 November 2024, Matchday 5 of 8)
- Won against IF Elfsborg 3–0 (31 January 2025, Matchday 8 of 8)
- Won against AZ Alkmaar 3–1 (14 March 2025, Round of 16, Leg 2 of 2)
- Draw with Eintracht Frankfurt 1–1 (10 April 2025, Quarterfinal, Leg 1 of 2)
- Won against Bodø/Glimt 3–1 (2 May 2025, Semifinal, Leg 1 of 2)
Away Matches:
- Won against Ferencváros 1–2 (3 October 2024, Matchday 2 of 8)
- Lost to Galatasaray 3–2 (8 November 2024, Matchday 4 of 8)
- Draw with Rangers 1–1 (13 December 2024, Matchday 6 of 8)
- Won against Hoffenheim 3–2 (24 January 2025, Matchday 8 of 8)
- Lost to AZ Alkmaar 1–0 (7 March 2025, Round of 16, Leg 1 of 2)
- Won against Eintracht Frankfurt 1–0 (18 April 2025, Quarterfinal, Leg 2 of 2)
Bodø/Glimt vs Tottenham: Odds as per 7bet
1×2 Odds
| Bodø/Glimt (1) | x | Tottenham (2) |
| 12/7 | 3/1 | 11/9 |
Both Teams to Score
| Yes | No |
| 1/2 | 6/4 |
Total
| Over 2.5 Goals | Under 2.5 Goals |
| 10/19 | 7/5 |
Please note that the odds are accurate as per the publishing time of the article. Make sure to check the latest odds before placing a bet.
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