Bodo/Glimt Set to Challenge Man City: Match Preview, Bold Predictions and Expected Lineups
Manchester City travel to the Arctic Circle for their second-to-last group stage fixture, facing Bodø/Glimt on Tuesday night.
The Citizens arrive following a crushing loss in the Manchester derby, where they managed only one shot on target and recorded their second-lowest expected goals tally since Guardiola's appointment nearly ten years ago.
They now trail by seven points in the title chase and remain without a victory in their last four league matches.
Nevertheless, Guardiola's side are in a strong position in the Champions League. Victory on Tuesday would guarantee their place in the last 16, having collected 13 points from their first six fixtures. They defeated Real Madrid 2–1 in their previous outing.
Bodø are competing without pressure in their debut campaign in this tournament, having earned just three points without a single victory thus far. Their displays have arguably deserved better results, particularly at home, and they might believe they can achieve a memorable outcome here, considering City's defensive vulnerabilities.
Kjetil Knutsen's team are presently in their winter break, having concluded second behind Viking in the 2025 Eliteserien. Their upcoming league season won't commence until March.
Here is Sports Illustrated's preview of the match.
What Time Does Bodø/Glimt vs. Man City Kick Off?
What Time Does Bodø/Glimt vs. Man City Kick Off?
Bodø/Glimt vs. Man City Head-to-Head Record
Bodø/Glimt vs. Man City Head-to-Head Record
This marks the inaugural competitive encounter between Bodø/Glimt and Man City.
Current Form (All Competitions)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Bodø/Glimt | Man City |
|---|---|
Bodø/Glimt 4–1 Diósgyör - 13/01/26 | Man Utd 2–0 Man City - 18/01/26 |
Groningen 0–4 Bodø/Glimt - 06/01/26 | Newcastle 0–2 Man City - 13/01/26 |
Borussia Dortmund 2–2 Bodø/Glimt - 10/12/25 | Man City 10–1 Exeter - 10/01/26 |
Bodø/Glimt 5–0 Fredrikstad - 30/11/25 | Man City 1–1 Brighton - 07/01/26 |
Bodø/Glimt 2–3 Juventus - 25/11/25 | Man City 1–1 Chelsea - 04/01/26 |
How to Watch Bodø/Glimt vs. Man City on TV, Live Stream
How to Watch Bodø/Glimt vs. Man City on TV, Live Stream
Country | TV Channel/Live Stream |
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United Kingdom | TNT Sports 2, discovery+, discovery+ App |
United States | CBS Sports Network, Paramount+, fuboTV, TUDN USA, UniMás, TUDN.com, Univision NOW, TUDN App |
Canada | DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada |
Mexico | TNT Sports, Max Mexico, TNT Go |
Bodø/Glimt Team News
Bodø/Glimt Team News
Jens Petter Hauge, formerly of Milan, has been the standout performer in Bodø/Glimt's Champions League journey so far, netting three goals in six appearances. He'll feature on the left flank for the home side, looking to exploit Matheus Nunes's unavailability.
They've participated in several friendlies at the beginning of the year and approach Tuesday's encounter with a largely injury-free squad. Nevertheless, Kjetil Knutsen will be unable to select the suspended Jostein Gundersen, while Haitam Aleesami is sidelined with a hamstring problem.
Bodø/Glimt Predicted Lineup vs. Man City
Bodø/Glimt Predicted Lineup vs. Man City
Bodø/Glimt expected lineup vs. Man City (4-3-3): Haikin; Sjøvold, Nielsen, Bjørtuft, Bjørkan; Evjen, Berg, Fet; Blomberg, Høgh, Hauge.
Man City Team News
Man City Team News
Pep Guardiola has selected a 21-player traveling party for Tuesday's fixture, with Bernardo Silva among those ruled out due to suspension.
Man City's fitness concerns remain unchanged from Saturday's derby. They continue to be without Rúben Dias, Joško Gvardiol, John Stones, Oscar Bobb, Savinho, Nico González and Mateo Kovačić. However, Omar Marmoush has rejoined the group after placing fourth at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Erling Haaland heads back to his native country and hopes to break his open-play scoring slump, while Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki and Rayan Aït-Nouri are all candidates to return to Guardiola's starting eleven.
January acquisitions Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guéhi are ineligible for City's roster until the knockout phase.
Man City Predicted Lineup vs. Bodø/Glimt
Man City Predicted Lineup vs. Bodø/Glimt
Man City expected lineup vs. Bodø/Glimt (4-1-4-1): Donnarumma; Lewis, Khusanov, Aké, Aït-Nouri; Rodri; Foden, Cherki, Reijnders, Doku; Haaland.
Bodø/Glimt vs. Man City Score Prediction
Bodø/Glimt vs. Man City Score Prediction
Man City were stunned by Michael Carrick's Red Devils over the weekend, delivering one of their poorest performances under Guardiola's leadership.
Now, a different type of challenge lies ahead. There's little question that this will be a demanding examination for the away team. An artificial surface and freezing conditions mean City face an unusual experience in Bodø.
Haaland will be highly motivated for his return home despite his recent goal-scoring struggles, and City should benefit from confronting a Bodø side that, while capable of impressive displays on their own turf, lacks match sharpness.
Prediction: Bodø/Glimt 1–3 Man City