Jagiellonia vs Bodo/Glimt Prediction: 7/8/2024

Jagiellonia, a team relatively unknown outside Poland, recently claimed the national title ahead of clubs like Lech Poznan and Legia Warsaw. They have performed impressively in the current qualifications, defeating FK Panevezys with a 0-4 victory in the first leg and a 3-1 win in the return match. Domestically, Jagiellonia has started their title defense strongly, securing wins against Puszcza (2-0) and Radomiak Radom (2-3). They will aim to make it three out of three against Stal Mielec next weekend.

Bodo/Glimt has also made a name for themselves on the European stage in recent years and secured their third Norwegian championship title. They are currently leading their domestic league by six points. In the qualifiers, Kjetil Knutsen’s squad easily overcame Rigas with two victories (4-0 in the first leg and 1-3 in the return). They will face Haugesund in the league next weekend.

Frenchman Diaby-Fadiga, who joined Jagiellonia from Paris FC this summer, has already scored his first league goal. He competes with the formidable Spaniard Jesus Imaz, who scored a hat-trick in the previous round, and Angolan Afimico Pululu, who netted twice in the return leg. Nene da Cunha Correia, who scored 9 goals and provided 7 assists last year, is still seeking his first goal this season. This summer, Wdowik (9 goals, 6 assists last season) transferred to Braga, while Naranjo (6 goals, 2 assists) chose not to extend his stay with the team.

For Bodo/Glimt, key players Elabdellaoui, Zugelj (3 goals, 3 assists), and Vetti are injured and not fit to play. Esperjord and Sorli (4 assists in 7 appearances) are also doubtful. Offensively, midfielder Berg is the top scorer, followed by Hogh and Saltnes, each with 4 goals. Both players scored last week against Rigas.

 

Prediction

Bodo/Glimt’s visits have generally been fruitful for the hosts, with 17 of the last 20 home teams claiming maximum points against them. Given Jagiellonia’s strong record of 15 wins in their last 20 home games at this level, it is hard to predict anything other than a home victory in this clash between high-fliers and strugglers.

Prediction: Jagiellonia to win.