Bodo/Glimt vs Inter Prediction & Betting Tips (18 February)

Bodø/Glimt welcome Inter to a frosty night in Bodø with the sense that they truly belong on this Champions League stage. The Norwegian champions have grown used to bloodying the noses of bigger clubs, and their recent 2–1 away win at Atlético Madrid underlined just how far Kjetil Knutsen’s side has come. A run of four wins in their last five competitive games, with 15 goals scored and only five conceded, shows an attack in rhythm and a team that still thrives on high tempo, vertical football at Aspmyra Stadion.

Inter arrive as one of the most balanced sides in Europe, carrying the authority of a team that navigated the league and Champions League group phase with control, finishing the main round with 15 points from eight games and a goal difference of 15:7. Their calendar has been packed in recent weeks, with demanding domestic clashes such as the trips to Sassuolo and Cremonese and a home date with Torino sharpening their competitive edge. Simone Inzaghi’s men have become experts at managing energy, rotating intelligently while keeping their defensive structure intact.

This tie also feels like a meeting of two different football cultures at very different stages of their European story. Bodø/Glimt’s recent progression into the knockout play-offs has been one of the more charming narratives of this Champions League campaign, confirming in the last couple of months that their earlier exploits were no fluke. Inter, meanwhile, have quietly reinforced their status among the continent’s elite by once again pushing deep into Europe while staying in the thick of the title race at home. The contrast between Glimt’s fearless pressing and Inter’s methodical, possession-based control should make for a fascinating tactical battle over ninety minutes.

When weighing up the details, the sense is that Bodø/Glimt’s courage may still run into the cold efficiency of a seasoned Inter side, especially over the latter stages of the match. Inter’s recent rhythm from games like Sassuolo–Inter, Inter–Torino and Cremonese–Inter suggests they know how to tilt tight contests their way, even away from San Siro. That is why the prediction leans toward a controlled away victory, with Bodø/Glimt likely to land a punch but Inter’s extra quality telling in a projected 1 : 3 scoreline, echoed in our previews at 1-3, 1-3 and 1-3<