Europa League: Match preview - Arsenal VS Bodo/Glimt: Head-to-head, Probable lineup, prediction

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Bodo/Glimt will prepare for a difficult match against Arsenal when the two teams meet again in Norway.

The 3-0 loss at the Emirates puts Kjetil Knutsen's squad in a precarious position for the final two group-stage contests.

Bodo/Glimt is currently in third place, tied with PSV for points, despite having played one more game than the Dutch giants. The Norwegians must finish second and advance to the next round or be relegated to the Conference League for a second consecutive year.

Bodo will be aiming for a solid result on home turf after defeating Sandefjord 4-1 in the Eliteserien in preparation for the Arsenal match. In addition, they will need Arsenal to beat PSV in their doubleheader to advance.

Arsenal is one of the most successful teams on the continent and presently leads its Europa League group. Sunday's exciting 3-2 victory over Liverpool, orchestrated by Mikel Arteta, would have boosted their confidence even further before their journey to Norway.

As for the head-to-head stats, Arsenal's 3-0 win at the Emirates was their first competitive meeting.

Eddie Nketiah's finish, Rob Holding's header, and Fabio Vieira's first European goal for Arsenal humiliated Bodo/Glimt in North London. Their knockout fate is now out of their hands, with 50 per cent of their games played.

Arsenal predicted lineup

As he has done throughout the Europa League group stage thus far, Arteta is anticipated to heavily rotate his squad as the Gunners aim to solidify their place at the top.

The likes of Matt Turner in goal, Rob Holding, Cedric Soares, Marquinhos, and Eddie Nketiah should have opportunities as a result.

Mohamed Elneny and Emile Smith Rowe remain sidelined, and Arteta will be hesitant to risk Oleksandr Zinchenko if he has not fully recovered from a muscle injury. Meanwhile, Gabriel Jesus has been left at home to relax.

Probable lineup: Turner, Marquinhos, Vieira, Nelson, Nketiah, Cedric, Holding, Tomiyasu, Tierney, Xhaka, Lokonga

Bodo/Gilmt predicted the lineup

There are at least two potential absences for Knutsen, but he will have a strong enough team to face Arsenal. Sondre Fet and Gaute Hoberg Betti will not participate due to knee and hip injuries.

Bodo/Glimt trailed Sandefjord 1-0 at halftime until Knutsen conceded and inserted Runar Espejord and Ulrik Saltnes, who should both return to the starting lineup this week.

On the right side of the attack, Joel Mvuka and Ola Solbakken will continue to battle for supremacy, and the former's fresh legs may be favoured from the opening whistle at Aspmyra Stadion.

Probable lineup: Haikin, Mvuka, Espejord, Pellegrino, Sampsted, Moe, Lode, Wembangomo, Vetlesen, Berg, Saltnes 

Arsenal VS Bodo/Gilmt prediction

Bodo/Glimt will likely host the Gunners on a synthetic field, which some may perceive as an advantage for the home team.

Given Arsenal's present form and momentum, it isn't easy to envision anything other than a victory for the Premier League club.

Final prediction: Bodo/Gilmt 1-3 Arsenal