The second leg of the 2024/25 Europa League Round of 16 between Olympiacos (Greece) and Bodo/Glimt (Norway) will take place on March 13 at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus. The score of the first match was 3-0 in favor of Bodo/Glimt. Olympiacos vs. Bodo/Glimt: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Olympiacos
Jose Luis Mendilibar's side complicated their path to the quarter-finals after a 0-3 defeat in the first leg. This loss marked only the second defeat for Olympiacos in the current Europa League campaign. Moreover, the Greeks had conceded only three goals in the tournament before this and had a four-match clean sheet streak. To advance to the next round, the team must win by at least four goals in regular time. Notably, the club has never reached the quarter-final stage of this competition before.
- The club has not lost in regular time in their last six home Europa League matches (4 wins, 2 draws).
- The team has not conceded more than one goal in 90 minutes in 5 of their last 6 home matches in this competition.
- The Greeks have scored in the second half in 6 of their last 7 home Europa League matches.
Predicted lineup for Olympiacos (4-3-3)
Konstantinos Tzolakis – Rodinei, Francisco Ortega, David Carmo, Julian Biancone – Gelson Martins, Chiquinho, Christos Mouzakitis – Luis Palma, Roman Yaremchuk, Santiago Esse.
Midfielder Yusuf Yazici will miss the game due to injury.
Bodo/Glimt
Kjetil Knutsen's side secured their sixth victory in the current Europa League campaign with the first-leg win, marking only the second time they have achieved a three-goal margin in this competition. Bodo/Glimt has already scored 23 goals in this tournament, leading in this metric. To advance to the next round, the Norwegians need to avoid losing by more than two goals in regular time. A three-goal defeat would lead to extra time. Notably, the club has only reached the quarter-final stage of a European competition once before, in the 2021/22 Conference League.
- The team has not won in regular time in 8 of their last 9 away Europa League matches (3 draws, 5 losses).
- Both teams have scored in 7 of their last 9 away matches in this competition.
- The Norwegians have scored exactly one or two goals in regular time in 7 of their last 9 away matches in the Europa League.
Predicted lineup for Bodo/Glimt (4-3-3)
Nikita Haikin – Fredrik Bjorkan, Ole Blomberg, Jostein Gundersen, Odin Bjoruft – Sondre Fet, Patrick Berg, Hakon Evjen – Fredrik Shovold, Casper Heg, Jens Petter Hauge.
Midfielder Sondre Fet and defender Brede-Mathias Moe are injured.
Referee
Felix Zwayer (Germany)
Matches – 9 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 54;
Average yellow cards per match – 6;
Red cards shown – 5;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 22%.
Olympiacos vs. Bodo/Glimt: Match Prediction
The result of the first leg will likely force the Greeks to attack from the outset and take more risks. Olympiacos can count on a positive result given their excellent home form: in their last nine home Europa League matches, they have lost only once, winning six times. Additionally, in five of their previous home games in this competition, the Greeks have won by a large margin.
The Norwegians have struggled away from home in European competitions: in their last nine away Europa League encounters, Bodo/Glimt has managed just one win and suffered five defeats. Moreover, during this period, the club has kept only one clean sheet. Notably, in their last three away matches in this tournament, they have lost twice, conceding a total of six goals.
I believe the Greeks will capitalize on their home advantage and secure a win over the Norwegians. My prediction: Olympiacos to win
