Bodo/Glimt vs Atletico Madrid: next match details and prediction

The next Bodo/Glimt match in the UEFA Champions League sees the Norwegian side host Atletico Madrid at Aspmyra Stadion in the League Stage - 7. The fixture is scheduled to kick off on 19 January 2027 at 17:45 UTC, and is currently listed as Not Started. For fans wondering when Bodo/Glimt play next in Europe, this home clash against Atletico Madrid is the answer.

This Bodo/Glimt vs Atletico Madrid preview comes at a point where both teams are about to open their 2026 Champions League campaign in the league phase. Bodo/Glimt arrive with an impressive recent European form line of WWWD in the standings, while Atletico Madrid are yet to register any 2026 league-phase minutes. With both sides starting on 0 points but carrying very different recent records, this game could set the tone for their League Phase ambitions.

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 in the League Phase group. They have 0 points from 0 matches, with a goal difference of 0 (0 goals scored, 0 conceded). Despite no games played yet in this phase, their form string in the table reads WWWD, underlining strong recent results in the competition. Their home and away records for the new league phase are still blank, with 0 played both home and away.

Atletico Madrid enter this match ranked 4th in the same League Phase group, also on 0 points from 0 matches, and likewise showing a goal difference of 0 (0 goals for, 0 against). Their form column is currently empty, and they are yet to record any home or away fixtures in the 2026 league phase. That means this trip to Aspmyra Stadion will be their first outing in this season’s Champions League league stage.

Bodo/Glimt’s wider 2026 Champions League statistics underline why they are viewed as dangerous opposition. Across four fixtures, they have remained unbeaten with 3 wins and 1 draw, and have already recorded 1 clean sheet. Importantly, they have failed to score in none of those matches, highlighting consistent attacking output. They have also converted 2 penalties from 2, giving them a perfect 100% penalty record. Tactically, Bodo/Glimt have favoured a 4-3-3 formation, used in all four recorded games.

Head-to-head

• 2026-01-28T20:00:00Z: Atletico Madrid 1–2 Bodo/Glimt (UEFA Champions League, League Stage - 8)

The only listed head-to-head meeting shows Bodo/Glimt travelling to the Metropolitano Stadium and beating Atletico Madrid 2–1 in the 2025 UEFA Champions League League Stage - 8. Atletico led 1–1 at half-time before the Norwegian side completed the turnaround to take a notable away win in Madrid. That result gives Bodo/Glimt a psychological edge heading into this new league-phase encounter.

Key players to watch

• A. Helmersen (Bodo/Glimt) — Has scored 2 goals and provided 1 assist in 4 Champions League appearances, also converting 1 penalty. His finishing and penalty reliability make him a major threat in the box.
• J. Hauge (Bodo/Glimt) — A creative force with 1 goal and 3 assists from 4 games, and a strong overall rating. His ability to unlock defences and contribute directly to goals will be central to Bodo/Glimt’s attacking plan.

Prediction

The data-driven Bodo/Glimt vs Atletico Madrid prediction model leans towards the hosts. The algorithm tips Bodo/Glimt as the likely winner, with advice listed as: "Winner : Bodo/Glimt". The probability breakdown gives the home side a 50% chance of victory, a 50% chance of a draw, and 0% allocated to an Atletico Madrid win.

That outlook reflects Bodo/Glimt’s strong recent Champions League form and their previous head-to-head success over Atletico Madrid, set against the Spanish side’s lack of recorded 2026 league-phase action so far. While football remains unpredictable, the numbers suggest Bodo/Glimt are well placed to make home advantage count at Aspmyra Stadion.