FC Twente v Bodo/Glimt

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FC Twente will head into this Champions League play-off 1st leg in confident mood as the Dutch hosts bring a four-match unbeaten sequence in all competitions into this upcoming clash at the De Grolsch Veste which includes collecting back-to-back wins in each of their last two games in the league phase of this competition.

Norwegian outfit Bodo/Glimt were dealt a heavy 5-3 loss at home by Danish club Aalborg in a recent club friendly as the Norwegian top flight season is currently on hold due to the winter break, and indeed, the visitors have now picked up just one win from their last five matches overall in all competitions.

Recent back-to-back wins in the Europa League against Malmo 3-2 away from home and a 1-0 home win against Besiktas have helped FC Twente into these upcoming play-offs in this competition while they have also gained useful points on the road at Go Ahead Eagles and Heerenveen respectively in the Dutch Eredivisie.

The wider picture shows FC Twente have been dealt just three losses within their last 11 matches overall while also picking up five wins in reply which gives the hosts a welcome boost ahead of this upcoming encounter on Thursday night, along with the fact that FC Twente have won their last four home games on the trot.

Bodo/Glimt narrowly missed out on claiming a top eight finish in the league phase of this season's new format in the Europa League as Rangers sneaked in above them on goal difference, but a three-game unbeaten run towards the end of the initial phase of this competition helped the Norwegians into this play-off stage.

Two wins and a draw will give the Norwegian visitors a welcome boost ahead of this two-legged affair against their Dutch counterparts as the visitors claimed important victories against the likes of Besiktas and Maccabi Tel Aviv along with a draw away from home at French Ligue 1 side, Nice.

However, it should be noted that both of these recent wins for Bodo/Glimt were recorded on home soil at their Aspmyra Stadion, but results away from home have been fairly inconsistent in recent times.

Bodo/Glimt have lost three out of their last four outings on the road in all competitions while the bigger picture shows the visitors have managed to register just two wins within their last 10 attempts on their travels along with being handed four defeats as well.

FC Twente v Bodo/Glimt Verdict

FC Twente with home advantage perhaps look to hold the edge here against an ordinary travelling Bodo/Glimt outfit who have struggled for wins away from home.

Therefore, our main bet will be FC Twente win @ 1.95

Other side bets worth considering:

FC Twente win & Over 2 goals @ 2.50

Correct Score: FC Twente 2-1 @ 9.00