As the Champions League knockout phase play-offs reach their second leg on February 24, 2026, Inter Milan host Bodø/Glimt at San Siro in a must-win encounter. Inter trail 1-3 on aggregate after their defeat in the first leg, facing an uphill battle to overturn the deficit and advance. Bodø/Glimt, meanwhile, are poised to secure a famous upset against the Italian giants, having already demonstrated their capability on the European stage.
Inter Milan's recent form has been mixed, with a loss in their last outing against Bodø/Glimt on February 18, 2026 (1-3 in the Champions League play-offs), snapping a run of four consecutive victories. Prior to that, they defeated Juventus 3-2 on February 14, 2026, in Serie A; Sassuolo 5-0 on February 8, 2026, in Serie A; Torino 2-1 on February 4, 2026, in the Coppa Italia; and Cremonese 2-0 on February 1, 2026, in Serie A. Bodø/Glimt, in contrast, are in scintillating form, winning their last five matches. This includes a 3-1 victory over Inter Milan on February 18, 2026; a 2-1 win against Atlético Madrid on January 28, 2026, in the Champions League league phase; a 3-1 triumph over Manchester City on January 20, 2026; a 4-1 success against DVTK on January 13, 2026, in a club friendly; and a 4-0 win over Groningen on January 6, 2026, in another friendly.
Key players could play a pivotal role, but Inter Milan will be without several important figures due to injuries. Denzel Dumfries is sidelined following ankle surgery and is not expected back until March 1, 2026; Lautaro Martínez, their top Champions League scorer with four goals, has been out since February 19, 2026, due to a muscle injury and won't return until March 15, 2026; and Davide Frattesi is dealing with a stomach flu since February 16, 2026. For Bodø/Glimt, no injuries or suspensions were reported. Watch for Inter's Marcus Thuram, their second-leading Champions League scorer, and Bodø/Glimt's prolific attackers Jens Hauge, Sondre Brunstad Fet, and Andreas Helmersen, each with six goals in the competition, alongside key playmaker Jens Petter Hauge.
In terms of head-to-head encounters, the teams have only met once recently, with Bodø/Glimt claiming a 3-1 victory in the first leg of this play-off on February 18, 2026. No previous meetings exist, making this tie particularly intriguing. Tactically, while specific lineups for this match are not available, earlier predictions from UEFA suggested Bodø/Glimt might line up in a 4-3-3 formation, emphasizing their attacking prowess, while Inter could opt for a 3-5-2 setup to balance defense and counter-attacks based on previews.
Looking ahead, Inter's home advantage and strong Serie A performances could help them mount a comeback, but Bodø/Glimt's impressive form, including wins over top teams, makes them a formidable opponent. The prediction leans towards a closely contested match, with Inter likely pushing hard to score multiple goals, though Bodø/Glimt could hold firm and advance on aggregate.
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Inter Milan to win @ 1.60 — Inter's recent home wins in domestic competitions suggest they could bounce back, despite the aggregate deficit.
Over 2.5 goals @ 1.90 — Both teams have featured in high-scoring games lately, including their first-leg encounter and Bodø/Glimt's European matches.
Bodø/Glimt to score @ 1.80 — Given their scoring form in the Champions League and success in the first leg, they are likely to find the net away from home.
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