Roma are aiming to maintain their 100% record as they visit the Asmpyra Stadium for a Europa Conference League Group C clash with Bodo/Glimt. While the hosts are likely to cause some problems, Roma appear to be a class above the rest of the teams in the group and should pick up maximum points.
Bodo/Glimt played out a 0-0 draw at CSKA Sofia in their previous Conference League fixture. It was a drab encounter with few clear-cut opportunities as they finished with just two attempts on target during the match.
The Norwegians are still unbeaten in the competition having begun their campaign with a 3-1 victory over Zorya. Kjetil Knutsen's men are playing catch-up to Roma and sit two points behind the Italians in the group.
Bodo/Glimt are unbeaten in their last 14 matches and head into Thursday’s clash with a 2-1 victory over Sarpsborg in their previous domestic fixture. However, they tend to struggle against Europe’s elite and fell into the Conference League after losing home and away to Legia Warsaw in the first qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League.
Roma were victorious last time in their last outing in the Conference League claiming a 3-0 win over Zorya. Stephan El Shaarawy opened the scoring early in the first half while Chris Smalling and Tammy Abraham added further goals.
Manager Jose Mourinho always wants to win every available trophy and has put out strong lineups in the Conference League. They have a perfect record after two matches and are top of the group with six points.
Roma will be keen to move on quickly from the 1-0 Serie A defeat to Juventus last Sunday and will fancy their chances in Norway. They have scored lots of goals in the Conference League and began their campaign with a 5-1 victory over CSKA Sofia.
How the bookies view it
Roma head into Thursday’s clash as the favourites among the bookies with an away win priced at 8/11 with betway. A victory for Bodo/Glimt is valued at 15/4 by bet365 while a draw is set at odds of 29/10 with MansionBet.
Head to head
This will be the first ever meeting between Bodo/Glimt and Roma.
Players to watch
Striker Erik Botheim has 13 goals for Bodo/Glimt this season and has a good understanding in attack with Amahl Pellegrino. Bodo/Glimt have scored in nine of their last 10 matches across all competitions and both men can ensure they once again find the net at 42/100 with Vbet.
The goals have flowed freely for Roma in the Conference League with Tammy Abraham and Stephan El Shaarawy all off the mark. The Italians will be confident of maintaining their scoring run at 1/8 with Vbet.
Anything else catch the eye?
Bodo/Glimt produced over 3.5 goals in their previous home fixture in the competition and could be set for a similar outcome at 13/8 with bet365. Both teams often find the net after the break and could be backed to score in the second half at 21/10 with SBK.
The second half can also be tipped as the highest scoring half at 21/20 with betway.
This UEFA Europa League Conference match between Bodo/Glimt and Roma will be played on Oct 21, 2021 and kick off at 17:45. Check below for our tipsters best Bodo/Glimt vs Roma prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
