UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ROUND OF 16 PREVIEW, BODO/GLIMPT VS SPORTING CP

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DATE:11-03-2026
VENUE: Aspmyra Stadion (Bodo)
TIME: 9PM


 _Written by Keme. W. Biu_ 

Norwegian Eliteserien team Bodo/Glimt host Portuguese Primeira Liga club Sporting in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie at Aspmyra Stadion, with kick-off set for 21:00 on Wednesday 11 March.

The standout surprise of this season’s European elite, Glimt have taken the competition by storm in their first foray into the Champions League proper, a journey that has already featured a series of giant-killing acts.

The Super Team once again defied the odds to eliminate last season’s runners-up Inter Milan in the playoffs after defeating English giants Manchester City (3-1) and Atletico Madrid (2-1) in the League Phase, while the Portuguese visitors secured direct passage to this stage of the competition.


DOMESTIC FORM

Bodo/Glimt, with an impressive record of 43 wins out of 69 matches this season, has secured 3 victories in their last 6 home games in the league.

On the other hand, Sporting CP has won 5 out of 8 league matches but faced a 50% loss rate in their last 4 away games in the Champions League.

BETTING TIPS:

Glimt have developed a reputation for making life difficult for opponents at Aspmyra, and after putting heavyweights Manchester City and Inter to the sword in their last two games at the ground, the Super Team will be confident of getting the better of a Sporting side that has looked less convincing in continental outings on the road.

The Lions lost two of their four league-phase matches away from home (W1, D1), and they could struggle here, although the encounter still has the potential to produce goals at both ends.


Bodo/Glimt 2-1 Sporting Lisbon

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