Rigas welcome Bodo/Glimt to LNK Sporta Parks for the second leg of the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round on Wednesday (July 31). Bodo won the first leg 4-0 at home. Three goals came in the first half, while August Mikkelsen bagged a brace.
Rigas bounced back with a 4-1 win in the Latvian Higher League on Saturday, their eighth win in nine games. They are unbeaten in 12 home games across competitions.
Bodo, meanwhile, have had one loss in nine games across competitions and are unbeaten in three. They are coming off a 1-1 draw with KFUM in the Eliteserien on Saturday.
Rigas vs Bodo/Glimt Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams met for the first time last week.
- Rigas, playing in the Champions League qualifiers for the first time, registered a thumping 7-0 win in the first qualifying round over Larne.
- Bodo have one loss in six Champions League qualifiers, winning four.
- Rigas have a 100% record in two home games in the Champions League qualifiers, scoring five goals and conceding once.
- Bodo are winless in away Champions League qualifiers, losing four and scoring thrice.
- The visitors have one loss in six away games in UEFA competitions, including qualifiers.
- Bodo are unbeaten in three meetings against Latvian sides, winning two, including the first leg.
Rigas vs Bodo/Glimt Prediction
Rigas failed to score for just the second time in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers. They are unbeaten at home since March.
Bodo, meanwhile, are unbeaten in three games across competitions, scoring eight goals and conceding twice. They are winless away in the Champions League qualifiers, while Rigas are unbeaten at home, though.
Considering their current form, expect the two sides to play out a 2-2 draw.
Prediction: Rigas 2-2 Bodo/Glimt
Rigas vs Bodo/Glimt Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Ulrik Saltnes to score or assist any time - Yes