Bodo/Glimt vs Sturm Graz Betting Prediction, Tips & Preview

August 19, 2025
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Our Bodo/Glimt vs Sturm Graz Prediction Sees Hosts Claim Vital Home Victory

Bodo/Glimt and Sturm Graz go head-to-head in the UEFA Champions League qualifying play-off round. With the first leg taking place in Norway, can the hosts take a lead to Austria?

Champions League Betting Picks

Bodo/Glimt to Win -1 – 1.92

Bodo/Glimt to Win to Nil – 3.20

Bet on Bodo/Glimt vs Sturm Graz

Glimt to Stretch Unbeaten Run to Ten?

Bodo/Glimt won the Norwegian Eliteserien last season, finishing three points clear of second-place Brann. Bodo have been a dominant force domestically in recent years, winning the title in four of the past five seasons.

Glimt are currently riding high at the top of the Eliteserien table, taking 42 points from 19 games. They have an identical record with Viking, though goal difference splits the pair. Since losing to Sarpsborg in June, Bodo have dropped just four points in the league.

Sturm Graz are the Austrian champions, winning the title for a fifth time last term. The Blacks finished above Austria Wien on goal difference in the regular season and went on to win the title by two points after the Championship Round.

Graz have kicked off the Austrian Bundesliga with six points from a possible nine. Jurgen Saumel’s side have beaten LASK Linz and Ried and lost to Rapid Vienna. Wednesday’s game will be their first European fixture of the season.

Bodo/Glimt vs Sturm Graz Betting Odds

Bodo/Glimt are fancied to make home advantage count, as the Norwegian champions are available at just 1.62 to win. Also, you can get 1.53 for Bodo to qualify for the main stage of the Champions League.

Sturm Graz are the big underdogs at the Aspmyra Stadion, priced at 4.80 to prevail on the road. A draw would be a solid result for the Austrians, and you can get the stalemate at 4.40.

Bodo/Glimt Win – 1.62

Draw – 4.40

Sturm Graz Win – 4.80

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The Bodo/Glimt vs Sturm Graz Head-to-Head Form Guide

Bodo/Glimt’s domestic season is already well underway, and the champions are desperate to keep hold of their crown. Kjetil Knutsen’s men are in superb form, winning seven and drawing one of their past eight league fixtures.

Sturm Graz have won two of their opening three Austrian Bundesliga games. After a disappointing home loss to Rapid Vienna, Glimt won 3-1 at Ried last weekend, with Otar Kiteishvili netting a brace.

Bodo/Glimt vs Sturm Graz Betting Tips & Predictions

The Aspmyra Stadion is a tough place to visit, and we are backing Bodo/Glimt to pick up a comfortable home victory. Take a punt on the hosts to win -1 at 1.92.

Bodo have already won without conceding on ten occasions this season. You can get 3.20 for the home team to win to nil again.

Champions League Betting Picks

Bodo/Glimt to Win -1 – 1.92

Bodo/Glimt to Win to Nil – 3.20

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Gareth Hinton

Gareth is an experienced sports betting writer, covering a range of sports. He can write all types of content, ranging from betting tips to in-depth match previews.

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