Bodo/Glimt vs Atletico Madrid preview: next match date and venue
The next Bodo/Glimt match in Europe is a high-profile clash with Spanish giants Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League League Stage - 7. This Bodo/Glimt vs Atletico Madrid preview looks ahead to their meeting at Aspmyra Stadion on 19 January 2027, with kick-off scheduled for 17:45 UTC. The fixture is currently listed as Not Started, with both sides targeting early points in the 2026 league phase.
When fans ask when Bodo/Glimt play next in the Champions League, this home tie against Atletico Madrid is the answer – a game that could shape their standing in the League Phase. Bodo/Glimt come into the 2026 competition ranked 8th in the table with strong recent form behind them, while Atletico Madrid start from 4th place, looking to make their mark after a blank statistical slate so far. With a recent head-to-head win for Bodo/Glimt in Madrid, this encounter at Aspmyra Stadion carries extra intrigue.
Match details: date, kick-off & venue
- Competition: UEFA Champions League, League Stage - 7
- Date / Kick-off: 2027-01-19T17:45:00Z
- Venue: Aspmyra Stadion
- Status: Not Started (Fixture has not started yet)
Standings & form
In the 2026 UEFA Champions League League Phase standings, Bodo/Glimt are currently listed 8th with 0 points and a goal difference of 0. Their record in the table shows 0 matches played so far (0 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses; 0 goals scored, 0 conceded) but their form line reads WWWD, underlining a strong recent run coming into this phase. Home and away splits in the standings are identical at this stage, with no games yet recorded.
Atletico Madrid start the League Phase from 4th place, also on 0 points with a goal difference of 0. Like Bodo/Glimt, they are yet to play a game in the 2026 league phase (0 played, 0 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses; 0 goals for, 0 against), and their form line is not yet established. Both clubs therefore enter this match level on paper in terms of official 2026 Champions League statistics, but with Bodo/Glimt carrying the more clearly documented recent momentum.
Beyond the raw table, Bodo/Glimt’s broader Champions League statistics for this cycle highlight some key trends: they are unbeaten across 4 fixtures (3 wins, 1 draw) and have kept 1 clean sheet. Notably, they have failed to score in none of those games, underlining a consistent attacking threat. They have also converted 2 penalties from 2, a 100% success rate from the spot, and have consistently lined up in a 4-3-3 across all four matches. Atletico Madrid, by contrast, have no recorded fixtures yet in this statistical sample, leaving their current European form something of an unknown.
Head-to-head
- 2026-01-28: Atletico Madrid 1–2 Bodo/Glimt (UEFA Champions League)
The only recorded head-to-head between these sides shows Bodo/Glimt winning 2–1 away at the Metropolitano Stadium on 28 January 2026 in the UEFA Champions League League Stage - 8. Atletico Madrid led 1–0 at half-time, but Bodo/Glimt turned the game around to claim a memorable victory in Madrid. That result gives the Norwegian side confidence heading into this return meeting at Aspmyra Stadion, while Atletico will be eager to respond after losing at home in their previous encounter.
Key players to watch
- A. Helmersen (Bodo/Glimt) — 2 goals and 1 assist in the 2026 UEFA Champions League, plus 1 successful penalty from 1 attempt, make him a central attacking threat for the hosts.
- J. Hauge (Bodo/Glimt) — with 1 goal and 3 assists, along with strong creative numbers in passes and key passes, Hauge is a major source of chances from the Bodo/Glimt frontline.
Prediction
The prediction model leans towards the hosts in this Bodo/Glimt vs Atletico Madrid prediction. The algorithm selects Bodo/Glimt as the expected winner, with advice listed as "Winner : Bodo/Glimt". The percentage breakdown gives the home side a 50% chance of victory, a 50% chance of a draw, and 0% assigned to an Atletico Madrid win.
That outlook reflects Bodo/Glimt’s strong recent Champions League form and their previous head-to-head success in Madrid, even though both teams are yet to record official 2026 League Phase results. With home advantage at Aspmyra Stadion and proven attacking options, the data-backed edge goes to Bodo/Glimt, while Atletico Madrid will aim to upset those projections when the match kicks off.
