Inter Milan Clash with Bodo/Glimt: Bold Predictions and Starting XI Revealed
Serie A table-toppers Inter Milan face a challenging 3–1 first-leg disadvantage as they host Bodø/Glimt at San Siro for the return fixture of their Champions League playoff encounter on Tuesday evening.
Following Antonio Conte's appointment as Inter manager in 2019, the Italian sought to eliminate the Nerazzurri's "pazza" ("mad") reputation, yet Cristian Chivu might benefit from welcoming the unpredictability when this tournament's dark horses arrive in Milan.
Bodø's remarkable Champions League journey appears destined to progress after netting twice in rapid succession near the 60-minute mark to shock the Italian powerhouse last week, though Kjetil Knutsen understands that only the most courageous display from his close-knit group will propel the Norwegians past Inter into the knockout phase.
Chivu's team were surprised by Bodø's exceptional fluidity in comfortable surroundings, and Knutsen's players will certainly draw confidence from their recent performances during trips to Borussia Dortmund and Atlético Madrid as they enter another prestigious European venue.
Here's Sports Illustrated's analysis of Tuesday's return leg.
What Time Does Inter vs. Bodø/Glimt Kick Off?
What Time Does Inter vs. Bodø/Glimt Kick Off?
Inter vs. Bodø/Glimt Head-to-Head Record (All Games)
Inter vs. Bodø/Glimt Head-to-Head Record (All Games)
Current Form (All Competitions, Last Five Games)
Current Form (All Competitions, Last Five Games)
Inter (WLWWW) | Bodø/Glimt (WWWWW) |
|---|---|
Lecce 0–2 Inter | Bodø/Glimt 3–1 Inter |
Bodø/Glimt 3–1 Inter | Atlético Madrid 1–2 Bodø/Glimt |
Inter 3–2 Juventus | Bodø/Glimt 3–1 Man City |
Sassuolo 0–5 Inter | Bodø/Glimt 4–1 Diósgyör |
Inter 2–1 Torino | Groningen 0–4 Bodø/Glimt |
How to Watch Inter vs. Bodø/Glimt on TV, Live Stream
How to Watch Inter vs. Bodø/Glimt on TV, Live Stream
Country | TV Channel/Live Stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | TNT Sports 1, discovery+, discovery+ App |
United States | Paramount+, TUDN USA, UniMás, TUDN.com, Univision NOW, TUDN App |
Canada | DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada |
Mexico | Max Mexico |
Inter Team News
Inter Team News
Although Lautaro Martínez might return sooner than anticipated from the muscle strain sustained in the opening leg, Inter's skipper will be unavailable for Bodø's Tuesday visit.
Taking his position, Marcus Thuram will probably form a partnership with last week's scorer, Pio Esposito.
Federico Dimarco remained on the bench in the Arctic Circle but is guaranteed to feature in the second leg. Piotr Zieliński will anchor the midfield in place of the absent Hakan Çalhanoğlu, while Nicolo Barella will rejoin Chivu's central area after sitting out Saturday's 2–0 triumph against Lecce.
Inter Predicted Lineup vs. Bodø/Glimt
Inter Predicted Lineup vs. Bodø/Glimt
Inter expected lineup vs. Bodø/Glimt (3-5-2): Sommer; Akanji, Acerbi, Bastoni; Darmian, Barella, Zieliński, Sučić, Dimarco; Thuram, Esposito.
Bodø/Glimt Team News
Bodø/Glimt Team News
Importantly for the away side, skipper Patrick Berg avoided any bookings in the opening encounter. Consequently, he's escaped a suspension and will feature in Knutsen's midfield at San Siro.
With no fitness concerns to report, Bodø are expected to field an unchanged team from the first meeting.
Jens Petter Hauge's impressive Champions League form persisted last week, netting the home side's second goal, while forward Kasper Høgh has discovered his goalscoring touch. The Danish attacker has scored in each of Bodø's wins against Manchester City, Atlético Madrid and Inter.
Bodø/Glimt Predicted Lineup vs. Inter
Bodø/Glimt Predicted Lineup vs. Inter
Bodø/Glimt expected lineup vs. Inter (4-3-3): Haikin; Sjøvold, Gundersen, Bjørtuft, Bjørkan; Evjen, Berg, Fet; Blomberg, Høgh, Hauge.
Inter vs. Bodø/Glimt Score Prediction
Inter vs. Bodø/Glimt Score Prediction
Another unforgettable European evening awaits at San Siro, with Inter requiring to reverse a two-goal margin for the first time in Champions League history to progress to the round of 16.
Chivu's squad, currently commanding Serie A's summit, will undoubtedly give their maximum effort. Last season's runners-up possess great pride and will be eager to avoid what would be considered throughout Italy as an embarrassing elimination, regardless of Bodø/Glimt's remarkable performances.
It wouldn't shock anyone to witness the home team complete the turnaround, but Bodø's recent away victories should provide them with the necessary confidence to withstand Inter's fightback.
Forecast: Inter Milan 2–1 Bodø/Glimt