Bodo/Glimt vs Juventus – Match preview and team news | OneFootball

Bodo/Glimt and Juventus are set to square off in a crucial UEFA Champions League encounter at Aspmyra Stadion, Norway, on Tuesday.

Both sides enter Matchday 5 searching for their first victory in the League Phase, with just a single point separating them near the bottom of the group standings.

Bodo vs Juventus – Match preview and team news

Bodo team news

Manager Kjetil Knutsen will be without suspended centre-back Jostein Gundersen and injured forward Ola Brynhildsen (knee).

There were also doubts concerning Haitam Aleesami (calf) and Ulrik Saltnes (Achilles) but they played a part in their last match and was introduced in the pitch as substitutes and now is fit enough to be included in the starting xi if the manager decides.

The rest of the squad is available as well. Jens Petter Hauge, the former AC Milan winger with the most completed dribbles in the current Champions League season, is expected to start up front alongside Kasper Hogh.

Juventus team news

Coach Luciano Spalletti is grappling with major defensive absences, as Daniele Rugani (muscle), Gleison Bremer (meniscus), and Carlo Pinsoglio (leg) have all been ruled out. Striker Arkadiusz Milik (shin) is also sidelined. Dusan Vlahovic continues his good form with an assist against Fiorentina this weekend but there might be a lot of changes for the Champions League encounter as hinted by Spaletti.

Positive squad news sees both Juan Cabal and Federico Gatti back in action, with Kenan Yildiz and Jonathan David battling for attacking roles.

Club Director Giorgio Chiellini made a statement reassuring fans that contract renewal talks with star Kenan Yildiz remain amicable: “Everyone’s intentions are positive; with balance and calmness, everything will be resolved. We want to continue together.”

Form

Bodo

The Norwegians are winless in their last seven major European matches (2 draws, 5 losses). Their home form against Italian teams, however, is impressive—winning four in a row, including a famous 2-0 victory over Lazio last season. They currently sitting on 29th position in the Champions League group table with just two points in four matches.

Juventus

Juventus have notched just two wins in their last 13 outings across all competitions. The Champions League phase has produced three draws and a single defeat thus far. Defensive frailties have seen them concede in seven consecutive Champions League matches, and they have won only once in their last 12 European away games.

They have also drew with Fiorentina this weekend (1-1) and the team will definitely look forward to come back to winning ways and kickstart their Champions League journey and get some momentum going in favour of them.

Predicted lineups

Bodo/Glimt: Khaikin; Sjovold, Bjortuft, Moe, Bjorkan; Evjen, Berg, Fet; Blomberg, Hogh, Hauge.

Juventus: Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly; Cambiaso, Locatelli, Koopmeiners, Cabal; Zhegrova, Yildiz; David.

How to watch Bodo/Glimt vs Juventus?

UK fans can watch Bodo/Glimt vs Juventus free-to-air on TNT Sports 5. DAZN will also provide exclusive live streaming for all Champions League fixtures in the League Phase.

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