ARSENAL have made a stunning start to the season and if they chalk up another victory at Bodo/Glimt then the Gunners will plant one foot in the knockout stages of the UEFA Europa League.
Even the most optimistic of fans couldn't have envisaged Mikel Arteta's men beginning this campaign with 10 victories in their first 11 games.
Arsenal passed their biggest test so far by beating Liverpool 3-2 at the Emirates on Sunday, a result that moved them back to the top of the Premier League and brought up both tips for our man Mark.
Attention now turns back to the Europa League, with the Gunners also at the summit of Group A after following up a 2-1 win at Zurich by battering Bodo/Glimt 3-0 in London.
Another triumph in Norway should be enough to take them through, with the looming double-header against PSV Eindhoven likely to decide who finishes top of the group.
But if Bodo/Glimt avenge last week's loss it will fire the group wide open as they have collected four points from their first three matches.
The Norwegian champions were shock troops in Europe last season, claiming famous wins over Roma and Celtic as they reached the quarter-finals of the inaugural UEFA Europa Conference League.
Their form at home and abroad has been patchier this term but they remain a big threat at home, with Molde the only team to have defeated them at Aspmyra Stadion.
How the bookies view it
Given Bodo/Glimt's home form, the Norwegian champions look overpriced at 13/2 with William Hill. Arsenal's best price is a tiny 6/13 at VBet while the draw pays 4/1 with SBK. It might be worth backing Bodo in the double chance market as they are a tempting 2/1 at SkyBet.
Head to head
That clash at the Emirates a week ago was the first meeting of these sides in Europe. But Arsenal have an impressive record against Norwegian opposition, winning six of their seven competitive matches and drawing the other.
Players to watch
Arteta has used the Europa League to give fringe players some minutes and that should continue here. Fabio Vieira scored against Bodo at the Emirates and will be keen to add another in Norway. The Portuguese midfielder is 27/10 with Unibet for anytime scorer and that could be worth a punt if he starts.
Hugo Vetlesen has been chipping in with so many goals from midfield for Bodo/Glimt this season, netting 14 times. He scored in the win over Zurich and is a tempting 13/2 with William Hill for another goal here.
Anything else catch the eye?
We should see some goals as both teams like to play out from the back and take risks in defence. Over 2.5 goals is just 8/13 at William Hill but the odds increase to 6/4 with BetVictor if you go for over 3.5 strikes. Over 1.5 first-half goals also stands a chance and that pays 16/11 at SportNation.
Bodo/Glimt have been racking up a lot of corners at home, claiming 10 in their Champions League play-off with Zagreb, so the 6/4 on offer at Bet365 for Bodo +2 in the handicap looks good value.
This UEFA Europa League match between Bodo/Glimt and Arsenal will be played on Oct 13, 2022 and kick off at 17:45. Check below for our tipsters best Bodo/Glimt vs Arsenal prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
