Bodo Glimt vs Celtic Predictions

• Bodo Glimt won the first leg 3-1 at Celtic Park
• Celtic’s last four European matches have averaged 4.75 goals per game
• Bodo Glimt scored 11 goals in their three home group stage matches

Celtic may be left exposed as they try to overhaul deficit

Celtic must win this game by a two-goal margin just to force extra time. Ange Postecoglou’s Celtic side must go for it if they are to extend their run in this competition, and the big worry is, just as was the case in the first leg, they may leave themselves exposed at the back in trying to cut the deficit.

Celtic’s Europa League group stage games were all of a similar nature. High-scoring, open games of football have been the order of the day for Celtic in Europe this season – Celtic’s last four European games have averaged 4.75 goals per game, and it’s easy to see this game going the same way.

Bodo Glimt out to impress the home crowd

Bodo Glimt may be able to profit on what is likely to be a gung-ho Celtic approach. Bodo Glimt had less possession and far fewer attempts on goal than Celtic in the first leg, but they were able to capitalise on the chances they carved out and I fancy them to pick Celtic off once again. They look overpriced to make it back-to-back wins against the green and white hoops.

Bodo Glimt were rock solid at home in the Norwegian league last season, they lost just once at home over the course of the season which finished in the middle of December. Thursday’s hosts have used friendlies to stay sharp for this cup tie and showed no signs of lacking sharpness in the first leg. Bodo Glimt were equally impressive in their home fixtures in the group stages of this competition – scoring 11 and conceding just two on their way to three home victories in a group which boasted Italian giants Roma.

The hosts should be able to pick Celtic off once more as the visitors will be throwing caution to the wind to try and get back in this tie. The main selection will be Bodo Gimt to win and both teams to score in the match. The correct score prediction for the game will be a 2-1 home win.