Match Details
The match between Manchester United and Bodo/Glimt is scheduled to take place on November 28, 2024, at Old Trafford. It is a UEFA Europa League league stage match with the following odds: Local Winner – 1.25, Draw – 7.17, Away Winner – 12.80.
Head-to-Head Comparison
This match will be the first time that Manchester United and Bodo/Glimt have met in European competition.
The English side have only faced Norwegian teams on 3 occasions, with a record of 2 wins and 1 loss.
Bodo/Glimt’s yellow and black team have not fared well against Premier League teams, with a record of 1 win and 1 loss.
Team Form: Manchester United
Manchester United has had a mixed run of form recently in all competitions. In their last six matches, they have won three games, lost one game, and drawn two games. They have scored an average of 2.17 goals per game while conceding an average of one goal per game.
In the UEFA Europa League group stage matches so far this season, Manchester United sits in 15th position with six points from four matches played. They have won one match and drawn three matches without suffering any defeats yet.
At home in the current competition, Manchester United has played two matches where they won one and drew one while scoring three goals and conceding only once.
Their most recent match was against Ipswich in the Premier League which ended in a draw with both teams scoring just once each.
Team Form: Bodo/Glimt
Bodo/Glimt’s away performances have been inconsistent lately as well; out of their last six away matches across various competitions, they have won two games but also suffered two losses along with two draws. The team has managed to score an impressive total of twelve goals during these fixtures but conceded eleven goals as well for an average of two goals scored per game
In terms of their performance specifically within the UEFA Europa League group stages this season thus far,Bodo/Glimt currently sits in 12th position with seven points from four matches played. They have won two games, drawn one game, and lost one game while scoring six goals and conceding five.
In their most recent match against ODD Ballklubb in the Eliteserien league, Bodo/Glimt emerged victorious with a scoreline of 2-0.
Key Players
For Manchester United, Marcus Rashford has been an influential player recently. He has contributed to his team’s success by scoring crucial goals. Another key player for them is Bruno Fernandes who provides creativity and assists in midfield.
Bodo/Glimt relies on Patrick Berg as a goal-scoring threat. His ability to find the back of the net consistently makes him a dangerous player for opposition defenses to handle. Jens Petter Hauge is another standout performer known for his attacking prowess and playmaking abilities.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent performances, both teams have shown offensive capabilities but also vulnerabilities at the defensive end. Manchester United has scored an average of 2.17 goals per game across all competitions this season while Bodo/Glimt averages two goals per away match.
Defensively, Manchester United concedes an average of one goal per game whereas Bodo/Glimt allows around two goals per away fixture.
Both teams tend to be involved in high-scoring matches; three or more total goals were scored in 50% of Manchester United’s last six fixtures across all competitions while it was true for 67% of Bodo/Glimt’s previous six away matches
Prediction: Manchester United 3-0 Bodo/Glimt
Given their current form and home advantage, we predict Manchester United will emerge victorious in this encounter against Bodo/Glimt, by a score of 3-0.
