The UEFA Champions League returns with an intriguing matchup as Czech champions Slavia Prague host Norwegian champions FK Bodo/Glimt at the Fortuna Arena. This will be the first-ever competitive meeting between these two clubs, with both teams looking to make a strong statement in their opening match of the league phase.
Match Details:
CompetitionDateKick-off (GMT)VenueUEFA Champions LeagueSeptember 17, 20254:45 PMFortuna Arena, Prague, Czech Republic
Team Form and Analysis:
Slavia Prague enters this match in sensational form, having a perfect record in the Czech First League. They are currently at the top of their domestic league with an impressive attacking record. The hosts are coming off a dominant 3-1 home victory over MFK Karvina and have shown their resilience and quality under manager Jindřich Trpišovský. This will be their first Champions League group stage appearance since 2019-20, and they will be looking to capitalize on their strong home record, which has seen them win 18 of their last 19 games at home.
Bodo/Glimt, meanwhile, has also had a strong start to the season and is currently at the top of the Norwegian Eliteserien. The visitors are coming off a resounding 7-1 home victory over Kristiansund BK and have shown an impressive attacking prowess, scoring 58 goals in their first 21 matches. While they are a new face in the Champions League proper, they made it to the semi-finals of the Europa League last season, proving they can compete on the European stage.
Head-to-Head:
This will be the first-ever competitive meeting between these two clubs. The lack of historical data makes this an unpredictable clash, but it promises to be a highly competitive and open encounter.
Player to Watch:
Slavia Prague: All eyes will be on their key attacking players, particularly Mojmír Chytil and Ivan Schranz. Both have been in excellent form and will be crucial in breaking down the Bodo/Glimt defense.
Bodo/Glimt: The focus for Bodo/Glimt will be on their in-form strikers Kasper Høgh and Jens Petter Hauge. Høgh has been a prolific goalscorer this season, and his absence due to injury would be a huge miss for the visitors. Hauge, with eight goals in all competitions, will be looked upon to lead the line.
Prediction:
Given Slavia Prague’s dominant home record and their excellent start to the domestic season, they are the clear favorites to win this match. However, Bodo/Glimt’s impressive attacking firepower and their recent European experience suggest that they will be a formidable opponent. A narrow home victory for Slavia Prague or a high-scoring draw seems like a very plausible outcome.
Live Stream and TV Broadcast:
You can watch the Slavia Prague vs Bodo/Glimt match live on the following platforms, subject to availability in your region:
UK: TNT Sports, DAZN
USA: Paramount+, FuboTV, Sling TV
Canada: DAZN
India: Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV
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