Sepsi vs Bodo/Glimt Tips Conference League qualifier

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Predictions for Sepsi vs Bodo/Glimt

It has been good for Sepsi to reach the Conference League play-offs, but I expect Bodo/Glimt to be too strong on Thursday. I am backing the Norwegians to win with over 2.5 match goals also tipped.

• In the last 11 matches, Bodo/Glimt have won 9 of them
• In their last four Europa Conference League qualifiers, Bodo/Glimt have won
• In their last four Europa Conference League qualifiers, Bodo/Glimt have scored three goals or more
• In 12 of their last 13 matches, Bodo/Glimt have scored two goals or more
• Sepsi and Bodo/Glimt will play their first match in Romania on Thursday.

Form for Sepsi

In both domestic and European competitions, Sepsi have made a good start to the season.

In all competitions, Romania remains unbeaten (W6, D4).

In the third qualifying round, Liviu Ciobotariu's side defeated Aktobe 2-1 on aggregate to secure their place in the ECL play-offs.

News from the Sepsi Team

For Thursday's first leg, head coach Ciobotariu will have a near-fully fit squad to choose from.

After being replaced at halftime in Sepsi's weekend draw with Hermannstadt, Denis Ciobotariu's participation is in doubt.

Form of the body/glimt

After three successive victories, Bodo/Glimt arrive in Romania.

Knutsen's side defeated Pyunik 6-0 on aggregate to advance to the play-offs.

After losing back-to-back Eliteserien games for the first time since September 2022, Bodo returned to winning ways with a 3-1 win at Haugesund on Sunday.

News from the Bodo/Glimt Team

In the wake of Bodo's 3-1 win at Haugesund, Knutsen has no new injury or suspension concerns.

The Slovenian forward Nino Ugelj remains absent for a long time.

In 25 appearances for The Yellow Horde this season, Amahl Pellegrino has scored 19 goals.

Conclusion

I expect over 2.5 match goals in this ECL play-off first leg, as Bodo/Glimt usually score at least two goals, so I'm confident they'll beat Sepsi.