UEFA Champions League 2025/26: Bodo Glimt vs Manchester City Match Preview, Prediction, Live TV channels & Lineups
Manchester City travels to the Arctic Circle to face debutants Bodo/Glimt, looking to secure an automatic Round of 16 spot. Currently 4th, City must rebound after a stinging 2-0 Manchester derby defeat.
Match Facts
Pep Guardiola's side arrives in Norway following their first defeat in 14 matches—a 2-0 loss to Manchester United. They currently sit 4th in the UCL table with 13 points.
Bodo/Glimt, sitting 32nd, are winless in their first six UCL games. However, they remain a threat at home, having held Tottenham to a 2-2 draw earlier this season.
City’s defense is decimated; Ruben Dias, John Stones, and Josko Gvardiol are all out. Bernardo Silva is also unavailable due to a yellow card suspension.
Norwegian superstar Erling Haaland returns to his home country looking to end a rare seven-game drought of goals from open play.
This marks the first-ever competitive meeting between these two clubs and Manchester City’s first-ever official match against Norwegian opposition.
Possible lineup:
Bodo/Glimt: Haikin; Sjovold, Nielsen, Bjortuft, Bjorkan; Evjen, Berg, Fet; Blomberg, Hogh, Hauge
Manchester City: Donnarumma; Lewis, Khusanov, Alleyne, Ait-Nouri; Cherki, Reijnders, O'Reilly, Mukasa, Doku; Haaland
Prediction of AI
AI models favor Manchester City (75%), with a draw at 14% and a historic Bodo/Glimt win at 11%.
The most probable simulated outcome is a 3-1 victory for Manchester City.
Analysts expect an aggressive start from City, as they have scored 65% of their European goals this season in the first half.
Kick Off Time?
Competition (round): UEFA Champions League (League Phase - MD 7)
Kick-off (GMT): 17:45, Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Stadium, location: Aspmyra Stadion, Bodø, Norway
How to Watch in the UK and US?
In the UK: The match is broadcast live on TNT Sports 2 and Prime Video UK. Streaming is available via discovery+.
In the US: Fans can stream the game live on Paramount+, with additional coverage on CBS Sports Network and TUDN USA.
TV Channel and Live Stream: You can also follow Xscore808 live updates for other countries.
