• Sturm Graz have lost only two of their last nine away games

• Bodo/Glimt have lost their last three European fixtures

• Recommended bet: Draw

Bodo/Glimt were the surprise package in last season’s Europa League, going all the way to the semi-finals, and they are hoping to step up to an even higher level this season by forging a path to the League Phase of the Champions League.

The Norwegians had some amazing moments in the 2024-25 Europa League, including a quarter-final success over Lazio, who were beaten 3-2 on penalties after the tie had finished 3-3 on aggregate.

However, Kjetil Knutsen’s side are no longer a surprise package and they must prepare for a tricky tie against Austrian champions Sturm Graz, starting with the home leg at Aspmyra Stadion.

Sturm Graz featured in the League Phase of last season’s Champions League, winning two of eight matches, and had a fantastic domestic campaign which concluded with their second successive league title.

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Team news

Bodo/Glimt are set to be below full strength with centre-back Jostein Gundersen and winger Ola Blomberg on the sidelines.

Central defender Alexandar Borkovic is a long-term absentee for Sturm Graz and winger Axel Kayombo and goalkeeper Daniil Khudyakov are expected to miss out.

The stats

Bodo/Glimt have kept just two clean sheets in their last 14 European fixtures.

Both teams have scored in 11 of Bodo/Glimt’s last 14 European games.

Sturm Graz have scored in each of their last 10 away fixtures.

Three of Sturm Graz’s last four away games have generated at least four goals.

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Prediction

Bodo/Glimt received a lot of plaudits for becoming the first Norwegian team to reach the Europa League semi-finals, but their hopes of appearing in the League Phase of this season’s Champions League could be dented by a home draw with Sturm Graz.

Bodo are leading the Norwegian title race after edging ahead of second-placed Viking on goal difference.

But they drew 1-1 with Tromso in their last home game and can expect a tougher challenge against Sturm Graz, who have taken over from RB Salzburg as Austria’s number one team.

Sturm Graz registered 1-0 wins over Girona and RB Leipzig in last season’s Champions League and they will fancy their chances of reaching the competition proper for a second successive campaign.

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