Bodo/Glimt vs Atletico Madrid preview: next match date and venue

The next Bodo/Glimt match in the UEFA Champions League sees the Norwegian side host Spanish giants Atletico Madrid in the League Stage - 7. This Bodo/Glimt vs Atletico Madrid preview focuses on a high-profile clash scheduled for 19 January 2027 at Aspmyra Stadion, with kick-off at 17:45 UTC. The fixture is listed as Not Started, meaning fans can already circle the date when Bodo/Glimt play next in Europe.

Both clubs begin the 2026 Champions League campaign level on points in the league phase standings, but with contrasting recent form profiles. Bodo/Glimt arrive with momentum from an impressive early run in this season’s competition, while Atletico Madrid step into this stage still looking to write their story in the new campaign. With valuable league-phase points on offer, this meeting at Aspmyra Stadion could prove significant in shaping both teams’ trajectories.

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 8th in the table. They have 0 points from 0 matches, with a goal difference of 0 (0 scored, 0 conceded). Their recent form string is listed as WWWD, indicating a strong run of results coming into this stage, even though the official league phase has yet to see them kick a ball. Home and away records in the standings are blank so far, with no games played in either column.

Atletico Madrid sit slightly higher at 4th in the same league phase standings, also with 0 points from 0 matches and a goal difference of 0 (0 scored, 0 conceded). Their form line is currently not specified, and like Bodo/Glimt, they are awaiting their first recorded home or away fixture in this 2026 Champions League league phase. With both teams starting level on paper, this head-to-head in Norway offers an early chance to gain a crucial edge in the standings.

Beyond the raw table, Bodo/Glimt’s broader 2026 Champions League statistics underline how well they have started the season: they are unbeaten across four fixtures, with 3 wins and 1 draw, and have already recorded 1 clean sheet. Notably, they have failed to score in none of those matches and boast a perfect record from the penalty spot, converting 2 out of 2 penalties. They have consistently lined up in a 4-3-3 formation across all four games. Atletico Madrid, by contrast, have no registered fixtures or clean sheets yet in the statistical record for this season’s competition, underlining how this trip to Aspmyra Stadion could be their first real test in the new campaign.

Head-to-head

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

The only recorded head-to-head meeting between these sides in the provided data came in the 2025 UEFA Champions League League Stage - 8 at Metropolitano Stadium, where Bodo/Glimt won 2–1 away against Atletico Madrid. That result shows the Norwegians are capable of upsetting Atletico on Spanish soil, and it adds an extra layer of intrigue as the scene shifts to Aspmyra Stadion for this latest encounter.

Key players to watch

• A. Helmersen (Bodo/Glimt) — Has scored 2 goals and provided 1 assist in the 2026 UEFA Champions League, emerging as a key attacking threat with 9 shots and 6 on target.
• J. Hauge (Bodo/Glimt) — A standout creative force with 1 goal and 3 assists so far, combining end product with strong all-round play and an impressive rating across his 4 appearances.

Prediction

The data-driven Bodo/Glimt vs Atletico Madrid prediction model leans clearly towards the hosts. The algorithm’s advice is: “Winner : Bodo/Glimt”. In percentage terms, the forecast gives 50% chance to a Bodo/Glimt win, 50% to a draw, and 0% to an Atletico Madrid victory. That outlook reflects Bodo/Glimt’s strong early-season form and their previous head-to-head success away in Madrid, suggesting the Norwegian side are well-placed to make home advantage count in this league-phase showdown.