AC Milan vs Bodo/Glimt
UEFA Europa League
Date: Thursday, 24 September 2020
Kick-Off at 19.30 UK
Venue: Stadio Guiseppe Meazza, Milano.
AC Milan vs FK Bodo/Glimt Team News
Milan boss Stefano Pioli will be without four of his team, as Mateo Musacchio, Rafael Leao and Andrea Conti stay out with injuries while Alessio Romagnoli is a doubt.
Injured: Mateo Musacchio, Rafael Leao, Andrea Conti
Doubtful: Alessio Romagnoli
Suspended: None
Probable Milan XI (4-2-3-1): G. Donnarumma; Calabria Kjaer Gabbia, Theo; Kessie, Bennacer; Castillejo, Calhanoglu, Saelemaekers; Ibrahimovic.
According to most reports available Norway, Bodo / Glimt should be able to call on a full strength side for what should be one of the biggest games in their recent history.
Injuries: None
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Probable Bodo/Glimt XI (4-3-3): Haikin; Sampsted Lode, Moe, Bjørkan; Brunstad F, Berg, Saltnes; Zinckernagel Boniface, Hauge.
Head to head
The Rossoneri have never played Bodo / Glimt in a competitive match, but those who have followed the team for a while may remember that the Norwegian opposition has not always been good for Milan.
Back December 4, 1996, Vegard Heggem stamped his name into legend Rosenborg BK as he beat Paolo Maldini and Franco Baresi to head into the decisive goal in a 2-1 victory.
This victory has since been celebrated as the greatest achievement of a Norwegian side in European competitions, but this side Bodo / Glimt have drawn comparisons with the legendary team of Rosenborg.
Glimt have already beaten two sides from Lithuania to do in this round, scoring nine goals in the process. Indeed, they have scored six goals three times in their last six competitive matches, and three or more in each.
AC Milan vs Glimt / Bodo Prediction
Let's talk a little bit of visitors. Bodo / Glimt won 16 of 18 matches Tippeligaen this season, without losing anything. Their current goal difference is +45, leaving the defending champions Molde sixteen points behind.
Not only are they beat the national record with 65 goals in 18 games, but also be super efficient on the European stage.
They eliminated Kauno Zalgiris Zalgiris and 6-1 FT 3-1 FT. The last time they participated in Europa League was 16 years ago. Attacking duo Jens Hauge / Philip Zinckernagel scored 27 goals.
As for their opponents, the team of Stefano Pioli has started the new Serie A campaign on Monday in this turf against Bologna. Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored two goals in a 2-0 win.
The largest acquisition during the summer was Sandro Tonali Brescia. AC Milan has not seriously great participation Europa League in the last two years. They might have trouble against the best Scandinavian team at the time.
AC Milan vs Bodø / Glimt Betting Tips
AC Milan to win and score the two @ 2.10
Bodo / Glimt to win in Asian Handicap +1.5 @ 2.05.
