As the UEFA Champions League knockout playoffs reach their second leg on February 24, 2026, Inter Milan welcome Bodo/Glimt to San Siro for a crucial encounter. Inter trail 3-1 on aggregate from the first leg, making this a must-win scenario to advance to the round of 16, where they would face the winner between Manchester City and Sporting CP. This tie is purely a European battle, with no domestic rivalries at play, as Inter aim to overturn the deficit in front of their home supporters.
Inter Milan's recent form has been mostly positive, with four wins in their last five matches: a 2-0 victory over Lecce on February 21, a 3-2 win against Juventus on February 14, a 5-0 thrashing of Sassuolo on February 8, and a 2-1 success against Torino on February 4. Their only stumble was the 3-1 loss to Bodo/Glimt on February 18. Bodo/Glimt, meanwhile, have demonstrated strong momentum in the Champions League, securing six consecutive wins in the competition, highlighting their capability on this stage.
Key players could sway the outcome for both sides. For Inter, Federico Dimarco has been influential with goals and assists, while Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Manuel Akanji are in good form. However, injuries pose challenges, with Denzel Dumfries sidelined due to ankle surgery and top scorer Lautaro Martínez out with a muscle injury. Bodo/Glimt boast threats in Kasper Høgh, their leading scorer with around 17-28 goals across competitions, and Jens Petter Hauge with approximately eight goals, alongside in-form players Ulrik Saltnes and Ole Didrik Blomberg.
Tactically, the teams' only prior meeting was the first leg on February 18, 2026, where Bodo/Glimt claimed a 3-1 win, giving them the upper hand. Inter, sitting second in Serie A with 54 points from 26 games, will look to leverage their home advantage and strong domestic form, while Bodo/Glimt, who finished in playoff positions in the Champions League group stage, may focus on defensive solidity to protect their aggregate lead.
Prediction-wise, Inter could push for a comeback given their recent scoring prowess, but the 3-1 deficit makes it a tall order. The match is likely to be closely contested, with Inter leaning towards securing a win, yet Bodo/Glimt's UCL form suggests they might hold firm. Outcomes could hinge on Inter's ability to adapt without key players.
Recommended Bets
Bet 1 @2.50 — Inter Milan to win, based on their strong home form in Serie A and recent wins, though they must overcome the aggregate deficit.
Bet 2 @1.80 — Over 2.5 goals, given Inter's high-scoring matches like the 5-0 win and the first leg's 3-1 result.
Bet 3 @3.00 — Bodo/Glimt to score, supported by their prolific scoring in UCL games and Høgh's goal tally.
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