Bodo/Glimt host Lech Poznan in the first leg of their Europa Conference League knockout playoff. Neither team has shown much defensive solidity in the build up to Thursday’s clash and could be set to produce goals.
Bodo/Glimt are in the playoff round of the Conference League after finishing third in their Europa League group. They claimed just one win during the group stage and went on a four-match losing run prior to the mid-season break.
The Norwegians have since rediscovered their form and have suffered just one defeat in their last six matches across all competitions. They warmed up for the visit of Lech Poznan with a 2-2 draw with Silkeborg in a club friendly.
One problem that still persists for Bodo/Glimt is an inability to maintain their discipline at the back. Kjetil Knutsen’s men have kept just two clean sheets in their last nine matches across all competitions and have conceded six goals in the last two.
Lech Poznan are having a solid European campaign having only lost once during the group stage of the Conference League. However, they are in the playoff round of the competition after finishing second to Spanish side Villarreal in Group C.
The Polish side have had a solid build up to Thursday’s clash and are unbeaten in their last six matches across all competitions. John Van Den Brom’s men are coming off successive 1-0 victories over Miedz Legnica and Wisla Plock in their last two domestic fixtures.
One thing that plagued Lech Poznan during the group stage of the Conference League was an unconvincing backline. They failed to keep a clean sheet on the road and conceded in every single away match all the way back to the qualifiers.
How the bookies view it
The bookies have installed Bodo/Glimt as overwhelming favourites with a home win priced at 8/11 by BoyleSports. A win for Lech Poznan is valued at 18/5 with Coral while a draw is set at odds of 16/5 by bet365.
Head to head
This will be the first ever meeting between Bodo/Glimt and Lech Poznan.
Players to watch
Amahl Pellegrino is usually the liveliest attacking player for Bodo/Glimt and will be the one to watch on Thursday. With Nino Zugelj also providing support, the Norwegians could be tipped to score over 0.5 goals at 1/9 with Paddy Power.
Lech Poznan can also hold their own in attack, particularly with Mikael Ishak, who netted four times during the group stage. With Michal Skorak also carrying a threat form midfield, the Polish side could be tipped to produce over 0.5 goals at 4/11 with Paddy Power.
Anything else catch the eye?
Neither side has been particularly convincing at the back and given the quality in both attacks, goals can be expected here. Over 3.5 goals is priced at 31/20 by Paddy Power while over 2.5 goals is priced at 8/13 with William Hill.
Both teams could be backed to score after the break at 15/8 with Paddy Power, who are also offering evens on the second half producing the most goals.
This UEFA Europa League Conference match between Bodo/Glimt and Lech Poznan will be played on Feb 16, 2023 and kick off at 17:45. Check below for our tipsters best Bodo/Glimt vs Lech Poznan prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
