Napoli vs Bodø/Glimt: Champions League Preview, Team News and Prediction

Napoli go in search of their first Champions League points of the campaign when they host Bodø/Glimt at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, with the Norwegians arriving on the back of a stunning 1-0 win over Borussia Dortmund. The Italian side are under pressure after two defeats, and Glimt have shown they can beat anyone. Follow Napoli vs Bodø/Glimt live on Score808 for the score, lineups and stats.

Napoli vs Bodø/Glimt: Kick-Off Time and Venue

• Competition: UEFA Champions League 2026/27, league phase, Matchday 3
• Date: Tuesday, 20 October 2026
• Kick-off: 22:00 Kenya time (EAT), 21:00 CEST, 20:00 BST, 19:00 UTC
• Venue: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples, Italy

Where Both Teams Stand

Napoli have lost both games, 1-4 on goal difference, and sit 32nd with no points. Bodø/Glimt are 24th with three points after beating Dortmund. In the 36-team league phase, the top eight go straight to the round of 16, and teams ranked 9th to 24th enter the knockout playoff. Napoli need a win to avoid slipping towards elimination.

Napoli: Form and Team News

Napoli's form has been poor in Europe and inconsistent at home. Their last five finished matches:

• Venezia 1-0 Napoli (17 Oct, Serie A)
• Villarreal 3-1 Napoli (13 Oct, Champions League)
• Napoli 3-0 Frosinone (10 Oct, Serie A)
• Fiorentina 1-1 Napoli (20 Sep, Serie A)
• Napoli 1-0 Bologna (13 Sep, Serie A)

That is two wins, one draw and two defeats. Napoli have scored only once and conceded four across their two Champions League matches this season, the worst goal difference of any Serie A side left in the competition this round. The attack has not been the problem on the pitch. Napoli registered 29 attempts and 2.36 expected goals in the Serie A defeat against Venezia, but they lost 1-0. You can read more in our Villarreal vs Napoli preview.

On team news, Napoli have no injury concerns. Their projected line-up is a 3-5-2.

Predicted XI (3-5-2): Meret; Rrahmani, Badiashile, Marin; Di Lorenzo, Gilmour, Lobotka, McTominay, Santana; Højlund, Lucca. Rasmus Højlund is tipped to score. Kevin De Bruyne has created three chances in just two appearances and is Napoli's creative outlet in behind the front line.

Bodø/Glimt: Form and Team News

Glimt are the form side of the two. Their last five finished matches:

• Hamarkameratene 0-2 Bodø/Glimt (17 Oct, Eliteserien)
• Bodø/Glimt 1-0 Borussia Dortmund (14 Oct, Champions League)
• Bodø/Glimt 3-1 Kristiansund (10 Oct, Eliteserien)
• Bayern Munich 5-0 Bodø/Glimt (10 Sep, Champions League)
• Bodø/Glimt 3-0 NEC Nijmegen (25 Aug, Champions League qualifying)

That is four wins and one defeat. Fredrik Sjøvold scored the winner against Dortmund, which you can read about in our Bodø/Glimt vs Borussia Dortmund preview. Glimt are first in the Eliteserien with 56 points, and have scored 58 goals, conceded 20 and kept 11 clean sheets. The away form is the question. The Norwegian side lost 5-0 to Bayern Munich in their first away match, but have bounced back.

On team news, Ole Blomberg is injured for Bodø/Glimt, though another preview lists him in the predicted starting XI, so check the confirmed lineup. Jens Petter Hauge has created 11 chances, the most of any Glimt player, and Andreas Helmersen already has two goals in Europe this season.

Predicted XI (4-3-3): Haikin; Sjøvold, Bjørkan, Bjørtuft, Gundersen; Auklend, Berg, Hauge; Blomberg, Brynhildsen, Helmersen.

Head-to-Head Record

I could not find a previous competitive meeting between the two clubs, so this is expected to be a first. Form is the best guide, and Glimt's win over Dortmund suggests they should not be underestimated.

Key Players to Watch

• Rasmus Højlund (Napoli): the likely focal point of Napoli's attack and a scoring tip.
• Kevin De Bruyne (Napoli): the creative spark who can unlock a compact defence.
• Scott McTominay (Napoli): a goal threat from midfield.
• Jens Petter Hauge (Bodø/Glimt): Glimt's main creator.
• Andreas Helmersen (Bodø/Glimt): a scorer in Europe already this season.

Napoli vs Bodø/Glimt Prediction

Previews favour Napoli, though several expect a tight game:

• Football Whispers predicts Napoli 2-0 Bodø/Glimt.
• Sportskeeda predicts Napoli 2-1 Bodø/Glimt.
• Squawka predicts Napoli 1-1 Bodø/Glimt.
• Statz gives Napoli a 55% chance of winning, 23% for a draw and 22% for Glimt, with 1-1 the likeliest single score.
• Football Predictions leans to Napoli 3-0.

Our view: Napoli have the better squad and home advantage, but they have scored just once in Europe and have lost two games in a row. Glimt are organised and confident after beating Dortmund. A narrow Napoli win looks most likely, with 2-1 or 1-0 the likely scorelines and a 1-1 draw close behind. This is a forecast, not a guarantee.

How to Follow Napoli vs Bodø/Glimt Live

Open the Napoli vs Bodø/Glimt match page on Score808 for live updates, lineups and stats. You can also visit the UEFA Champions League hub for tonight's other fixtures, and see team pages for Napoli and Bodø/Glimt. To catch up on recent form, see Villarreal vs Napoli, Venezia vs Napoli, Bodø/Glimt vs Borussia Dortmund and Hamarkameratene vs Bodø/Glimt. Also read our Arsenal vs Lille preview and Manchester City vs PSG preview. In Kenya, check your DStv or GOtv package for the SuperSport coverage.

FAQ

What time is Napoli vs Bodø/Glimt in Kenya?
Kick-off is 22:00 EAT on Tuesday 20 October 2026, which is 19:00 UTC.

Where is the match being played?
At the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples, Italy.

How have both teams started in the Champions League?
Napoli lost 3-1 at Villarreal and also lost their opener. Bodø/Glimt lost 5-0 to Bayern and beat Dortmund 1-0.

Where do the teams sit in the league phase table?
Napoli are 32nd with no points. Bodø/Glimt are 24th with three points.

Who is injured for Bodø/Glimt?
Ole Blomberg is reported injured, though another preview lists him in the XI. Check the confirmed lineup before kick-off.

Who is favourite to win?
Napoli, by a narrow margin.