Tournament: Champions League Qualification
Venue: LNK Sporta Parks
Game Time: July 31, 2024, 01:00
RFS and Bodo/Glimt will play a return match in the quarter-finals of the Champions League qualification on July 31, 2024. The Latvian club will aim to restore some pride after a heavy defeat in Norway.
Key Statistics and Trends
- RFS:
- Failed to win only twice in their last 15 matches.
- Won 4 home matches in a row.
- Unbeaten in their last 12 home confrontations.
- Wins the first half in 60% of their meetings.
- Bodo/Glimt:
- Won 5 out of their last 6 matches.
- Scored at least once in their last 10 matches.
- Wins the first half in 49% of their games.
Team Analysis
RFS: RFS, the reigning champions of the Latvian Virsliga, are currently leading the league but face stiff competition from neighboring Riga. In the Champions League, they performed well against Larne, winning 3-0 at home and 4-0 away. However, they struggled significantly against Bodo/Glimt, with the match effectively decided by halftime in Norway, culminating in a 4-0 defeat.
Bodo/Glimt: Bodo/Glimt, the dominant force in Norwegian football, comfortably lead their domestic league and are looking strong in Europe. Their recent Champions League qualifier saw them score early and secure a 4-0 victory over RFS, with Saltnes being the standout performer. They have maintained a high scoring rate and solid form, making them a formidable opponent.
Team News
RFS:
- No personnel issues reported.
Bodo/Glimt:
- Lund, Espejord, Geg, Serli, Vetti, and Elabdellaoui are unavailable.
Possible Starting Lineups
RFS (possible lineup):
- Ondoa – Mares, Lipuscek, Prenga, Balodis – Markhiev, Panic, Kigurs, Emerson, Ikaunieks – Diomande.
Bodo/Glimt (possible lineup):
- Haikin – Bjorkan, Gundersen, Moe, Wembangomo – Evjen, Berg, Saltnes – Sjovold, Mikkelsen, Kapskarmo.
Previous Head-to-Head Matches
The teams met for the first time in last week’s match, which ended in a 4-0 victory for Bodo/Glimt.
Free Prediction for the Match: RFS vs Bodo/Glimt
Given the strong form of both teams and Bodo/Glimt’s impressive attack, the match is likely to be high-scoring. Despite RFS’s efforts to bounce back, Bodo/Glimt’s offensive power should result in another win.
Prediction: Expecting a high-scoring match with "total goals over 3.0" (odds – 1.82).
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