Slavia Prague vs Bodø/Glimt | Football Previews & Free Betting Tips | 17th September 2025

🗞️ Introduction

Slavia Prague host Bodø/Glimt on 17 September 2025 in their Champions League group opener — two reigning champions in fine nick. Slavia roll into this after a strong domestic start and a comfortable win over Karviná at the weekend. Bodø/Glimt are absolutely flying in Norway, sticking seven past Kristiansund only a few days back.

Expect the Fortuna Arena to be noisy and packed, with the home ultras in full voice and a decent travelling support from Norway adding colour. Slavia tend to build control from the back in a 4-3-3, using Oscar Dorley to anchor midfield and Lukas Provod breaking lines. Bodø/Glimt are also happy in a 4-3-3, but with more direct thrust — Patrick Berg pulls strings centrally, while Jens Petter Hauge and Ola Brynhildsen attack aggressively from wide.

🔑 Tactical Trends

  • Slavia’s dominance with the ball: they average 61% possession, racking up 17+ shots per game, and build pressure through corners (almost 7 per match).
  • Bodø/Glimt’s ruthless edge: they’ve smashed in 31 goals in 10 games, with a clear second-half surge pattern (52% of goals after the break).
  • Set-piece factor: Slavia net 0.5 per game from dead balls; Bodø/Glimt also chip in with 0.4. This could be a swing area in a tight contest.

👕 Team News

Slavia Prague: Doubts — Ivan Schranz (muscle), Dominik Javorček (knee), Ondřej Kričfalusi (knock). Suspended — Tomáš Chorý. Out — Petr Ševčík (ACL, December). David Zima is fit again and strengthens the defence, while Mojmír Chytil should lead the line with Lukas Haraslin and Matej Jurasek wide.

Bodø/Glimt: Doubts — Kasper Høgh, Brede Moe. Ola Brynhildsen is set for a European debut after his move from Molde, while Patrick Berg and Ulrik Saltnes anchor midfield.

📋 Form

Slavia Prague (last 10): 9–1–0. Goals: 29 for, 7 against. They’re unbeaten and tidy at the back — rarely conceding more than once. They spread goals around but are especially strong second half.

Bodø/Glimt (last 10): 9–1–0. Goals: 31 for, 6 against. A dominant run with five games scoring 3+ goals, and they’ve been ruthless at putting away mid-table sides in Norway.

📊 Goals scored — average per match

Slavia: 2.2
Bodø/Glimt: 2.6

📊 Goals conceded — average per match

Slavia: 0.8
Bodø/Glimt: 0.8

📊 Clean sheet percentage

Slavia: 40%
Bodø/Glimt: 38%

📊 Average possession

Slavia: 61%
Bodø/Glimt: 60%

📊 Average corners won

Slavia: 6.8
Bodø/Glimt: 6.2

📊 Shots — average per match

Slavia: 17.2 (6.4 on target)
Bodø/Glimt: 15.8 (5.9 on target)

📊 Expected goals (xG) — average per match

Slavia: 2.1
Bodø/Glimt: 2.2

📊 xG against — average per match

Slavia: 0.9
Bodø/Glimt: 1.0

📊 Pass completion rate

Slavia: 86%
Bodø/Glimt: 85%

📊 Average yellow cards

Slavia: 1.6
Bodø/Glimt: 1.4

📊 Set-piece goals scored

Slavia: 0.5
Bodø/Glimt: 0.4

📊 Set-piece goals conceded

Slavia: 0.1
Bodø/Glimt: 0.2

📊 Tackles / interceptions

Slavia: 22.4
Bodø/Glimt: 21.0

📊 Goal timing split

Slavia: 42% first half / 58% second half
Bodø/Glimt: 48% first half / 52% second half

📊 Under / Over 2.5 goals

Slavia: 40% under / 60% over
Bodø/Glimt: 38% under / 62% over

📊 Average points per match

Slavia: 2.6
Bodø/Glimt: 2.4

🏟️ Home vs Away Form

Slavia at home (last 10): dominant, with eight wins, clean sheets in half, and a tendency to run riot once they grab the lead.

Bodø/Glimt away (last 10): seven wins, two draws, one loss — free-scoring with 2+ in most, but vulnerable when forced into a scrap.

⚔️ Attack vs Defence

Goals For (per match)
Goals Against (per match)



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🔔 BTTS Likelihood

KickTheBookies BTTS likelihood

Based on the latest ten competitive matches for both sides.

63%

🎯 Expected Goals (xG) Match-up

xG For (average)
xG Against (average)


Slavia average around 2.1 xG with 0.9 xGA, Bodø/Glimt sit at 2.2 xG and 1.0 xGA. Both create loads, both concede chances — it looks balanced, but high-event.

⚖️ Head-to-Head

No competitive meetings between these clubs to date — this is their first clash in UEFA competition, fresh territory for both sets of fans.

🥅 Players to Watch

Lukas Haraslin (Slavia): Direct winger who chips in with goals and clever movement. His one-on-one ability will be crucial against Bodø’s full-backs.

Jens Petter Hauge (Bodø/Glimt): Creative and dangerous cutting inside from the left, capable of turning a half-chance into a goal. He’s in form and will test Slavia’s back line.

🧠 KickTheBookies Prediction

Both sides are rampant domestically and look full of goals. Slavia at home should dictate the tempo, but Bodø/Glimt are lethal on transitions. Hard to split — both scoring feels nailed on.

Prediction: Slavia Prague 2–2 Bodø/Glimt

💡 Betting Tips

Main pick: Both Teams to Score — both averaging 2+ goals, both conceding regularly.

Value bet: Over 2.5 Goals — Slavia games go over in 60%, Bodø/Glimt in 62%; shot volume and xG profiles back a lively one.


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