Bodo/Glimt vs. Man City preview, prediction, team news, and head-to-head

The hosts have struggled in their debut campaign, securing just three points from six matches, while Manchester City have enjoyed a strong run with four wins, one draw, and a single loss.

Bodo/Glimt made history by qualifying for the Champions League league phase for the first time ahead of the 2025-26 season, but their journey has been a challenging one. Kjetil Knutsen's team currently sits 32nd in the standings with three draws and three defeats, making them one of only four teams yet to register a win.

With just two games remaining, the Norwegian champions are four points adrift of the top 24. To have any hope of advancing to the knockout rounds, they will likely need to secure maximum points from their final fixtures.

Pep Guardiola's men have experienced a difficult start to the year, managing just two wins, one against League One side Exeter City, alongside three draws and a defeat.

Their most recent outing was a disappointing 2-0 loss in the Manchester derby, extending their winless streak in the Premier League this year.

Guardiola will be hoping a return to European competition, where his team has performed well, can reignite their form. City are just one point ahead of ninth-placed Liverpool and three points clear of 15th-placed Barcelona, making a top-eight finish far from guaranteed.

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Bodo/Glimt vs Man City: Team News

Bodo/Glimt will be without defender Jostein Gundersen, who is serving a suspension following a red card against AS Monaco. Haitam Aleesami is also unavailable due to a hamstring injury, which could see Odin Luras Bjortuft partner Villads Nielsen in central defence.

Manchester City are contending with a significant list of absentees due to injury and suspension. The list includes Josko Gvardiol, John Stones, Oscar Bobb, Mateo Kovacic, Ruben Dias, Nico Gonzalez, Savinho, Matheus Nunes, Bernardo Silva, Kalvin Phillips, and Omar Marmoush.

Bodo/Glimt: Haikin; Sjovold, Nielsen, Bjortuft, Bjorkan; Evjen, Berg, Fet; Blomberg, Hogh, Hauge

Manchester City: Donnarumma; Lewis, Khusanov, Alleyne, Ait-Nouri; Cherki, Reijnders, O'Reilly, Mukasa, Doku; Haaland

While Man City have been inconsistent over the past month, their quality, plus the desire to bounce back from an awful derby performance, should see them win this one.

• Manchester City to win

• Over 2.5 goals

• Erling Haaland anytime goalscorer