Few clubs have experienced a debut Champions League campaign quite like Bodo/Glimt. Softfootball reported The Norwegian side qualified for the league phase for the first time in their history ahead of the 2025-26 season but have struggled in the group, currently sitting 32nd with just three points from six matches.
With three draws and three defeats, Bodo/Glimt are yet to secure a win and trail the top 24 by four points.
Manchester City, meanwhile, have faced a tricky start to 2026. Pep Guardiolas side have played six fixtures since the turn of the year, only winning twice including a League One clash against Exeter City, alongside three draws and a defeat, with a disappointing 2-0 derby loss to Manchester United leaving them winless in the Premier League this year.
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Bodo/Glimt will benefit from a fresher squad, having only played two friendlies since November, while City have already endured a busy start to the year. A victory is crucial for Guardiola’s men as they fight to remain in the top eight in the Champions League standings, currently just one point above ninth-placed Liverpool.
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Bodo/Glimt will be without Jostein Gundersen due to suspension, while Haitam Aleesami is sidelined with a hamstring injury. Odin Luras Bjortuft is expected to partner Villads Nielsen in central defence. Jens Petter Hauge has been an important player for the hosts and will be looking to influence the game once again.
In the build-up to the clash, the club also engaged fans on their X handle, encouraging supporters to test their knowledge of Manchester City through the Glimt app, with a chance to win a match scarf as part of the promotion.
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Bevis hva du har lært om Manchester City i Glimt-appen og bli med i trekningen av kampskjerf
Manchester City face a long injury list with Josko Gvardiol, John Stones, Oscar Bobb, Mateo Kovacic, Ruben Dias, Nico Gonzalez, Savinho, Matheus Nunes, Bernardo Silva, Kalvin Phillips, and Omar Marmoush unavailable. Phil Foden is also a doubt. Guardiola could rotate after the loss to Manchester United, with Nico O’Reilly, Rayan Cherki, Tijjani Reijnders, and Rayan Ait-Nouri possible starters.
Possible lineups
Bodo/Glimt possible starting lineup:
Haikin; Sjovold, Nielsen, Bjortuft, Bjorkan; Evjen, Berg, Fet; Blomberg, Hogh, Hauge
Manchester City possible starting lineup:
Donnarumma; Lewis, Khusanov, Alleyne, Ait-Nouri; Cherki, Reijnders, O’Reilly, Mukasa, Doku; Haaland
Prediction
Despite Manchester City’s mixed recent form, their European record this season has been solid, and Bodo/Glimt’s struggles in the Champions League make an upset unlikely. City’s quality should shine through, earning an away win, while Bodo/Glimt will hope to give their home fans something to cheer.
Where to watch
The UEFA Champions League clash between Bodo/Glimt and Manchester City will take place on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, with kick-off set for 5:45 pm GMT (12:45 pm ET).
In the United Kingdom, the match will be shown live on TNT Sports and Amazon Prime Video, with streaming available through the Discovery+ platform. In the United States, fans can watch on Paramount+, CBS Sports Network, as well as Spanish-language options including TUDN USA, UniMás and ViX.
Elsewhere, the game will be available on DAZN Canada and fuboTV in Canada, Stan Sport in Australia, Sony LIV and JioTV in India, and TV 2 Play in Norway. Supporters can also follow live updates through the official Manchester City website and mobile app.
