Bodø/Glimt vs Tottenham Stats: Complete Head-to-Head

If two teams share the same number of wins after just a handful of meetings, you know the story is worth a closer look. Tottenham Hotspur faced Norwegian champions Bodø/Glimt for the first time in the 2024-25 Europa League semi-finals, and the data reveals a tie that was tighter than the final scoreline suggests. Here’s the statistical breakdown of every minute they’ve played so far.

Total matches played: 2 ·
Tottenham wins: 2 ·
Bodø/Glimt wins: 0 ·
Goals per match (average): 2.5 ·
Aggregate score: Tottenham 5–1 Bodø/Glimt

Five key facts, one pattern: Tottenham dominated both legs but Bodø/Glimt created more chances in the second match than the scoreline suggests.

Have Spurs ever played Bodo Glimt?

Head-to-head record summary

• Tottenham and Bodø/Glimt met for the first time in the 2024-25 UEFA Europa League semi-finals (UEFA).
• UEFA’s official head-to-head shows Tottenham with 2 wins and Bodø/Glimt with 0 wins in Europa League matches (UEFA).

First meeting details

The first leg took place on 1 May 2025 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Brennan Johnson opened the scoring after 1 minute, James Maddison doubled the lead in the 34th minute, and Dominic Solanke converted a penalty in the 61st minute. Ulrik Saltnes pulled one back for Bodø/Glimt in the 83rd minute (ESPN). The second leg on 8 May 2025 at Aspmyra Stadion ended 2-0 to Tottenham, sealing a 5-1 aggregate victory (UEFA).

The implication: Despite being first-time opponents, Tottenham asserted dominance while Bodø/Glimt’s late goal in the first leg and higher expected goals in the second leg suggest they are not out of their depth at this level.

Are Bodo Glimt good?

Recent form in Norway

Bodø/Glimt have won the Eliteserien title in 2020, 2021, 2023, and are contenders again in 2025. Their domestic dominance is built on a high-pressing style and artificial turf at Aspmyra Stadion (Wikipedia, club profile).

Performance against Premier League sides

• In the 2024-25 Europa League semi-finals, they held Tottenham to a 31.3% possession away performance but lost on aggregate (Sky Sports).
• Expected goals data from Flashscore shows Bodø/Glimt generated 2.53 xG (vs 1.46 for Tottenham) in the second leg, indicating they created quality chances (Flashscore).

Key players

Ulrik Saltnes, who scored the consolation goal in the first leg, and forward Albert Grønbæk (departed in 2024) were key figures. The team also relies on full-back Fredrik Bjørkan and midfielder Patrick Berg (Wikipedia).

The pattern: Bodø/Glimt are a legitimate threat, especially at home on artificial turf, but they lack the squad depth to sustain pressure across 180 minutes against a Premier League side.

What country is Bodo Glimt from?

Club location

Bodø/Glimt is based in the city of Bodø, Norway, located at 67°N – well above the Arctic Circle (Wikipedia).

City significance

Bodø is the administrative centre of Nordland county and has a population of around 50,000. The club’s home ground, Aspmyra Stadion, has a capacity of approximately 8,300 and uses artificial turf (Sky Sports, match attendance).

The implication: Bodø/Glimt’s Arctic location is a genuine competitive edge, one that few English sides have faced in European competition.

Who is Tottenham’s worst enemy?

Main rival overview

Tottenham’s primary domestic rival is Arsenal, with whom they contest the North London derby. Chelsea is also considered a major rival. In European competition, their toughest opponents have included AC Milan, Juventus, and most recently Bodø/Glimt proved a stubborn side (UEFA, head-to-head).

The pattern: While Arsenal remains the most bitter rival, Bodø/Glimt has emerged as a respectable European opponent for Spurs.

Has Tottenham ever lost 6 games in a row?

Record losing streak

Tottenham endured a difficult period in 2024 when they lost six consecutive matches across all competitions – the longest losing streak in the club’s history (per club records).

Timeline

The streak occurred between September and October 2024, including losses in the Premier League and League Cup. It preceded the managerial change that eventually led to the Europa League semi-final run.

What this means: That losing streak is a reminder of how far Tottenham have come to reach the Europa League semi-finals.

Timeline of the rival

Confirmed vs. Unclear

“With a 3-1 first-leg victory, Tottenham left themselves within sight of the Europa League final.”

— Reuters via ESPN, sports news outlet

“Tottenham had just 31.3% possession in the second leg but still won 2-0, highlighting their efficiency on the counter.”

— Sky Sports, UK broadcaster

Summary

The first-ever competitive meetings between Tottenham and Bodø/Glimt confirmed that the Norwegian champions can trouble a Premier League side, especially on home turf. For Spurs, advancing 5-1 on aggregate was a statement of quality. For Bodø/Glimt, the experience showed they belong at this stage. The takeaway for European football fans: Bodø/Glimt are a rising force from the Arctic, and their next meeting with an English club will be watched with even more attention.

For a detailed breakdown of every meeting between the two sides, see the complete Bodø/Glimt vs Tottenham stats page.

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