Manchester City vs Bodø/Glimt: Predicted Lineups, Team News, Injuries & How to Watch
Manchester City travel to Norway to face Bodø/Glimt in a key UEFA Champions League group stage clash as both sides aim to strengthen their position in the standings. While City arrive as favourites, a long injury list and tough conditions will test Pep Guardiola’s squad in a match that could significantly affect their progression.
Match Details
- Match: Bodø/Glimt vs Manchester City
- Competition: UEFA Champions League
- Date: Tuesday, 20 January 2026
- Venue: Aspmyra Stadion (Bodø, Norway)
- Kick-off Time: 17:45 GMT / 12:45 ET
Manchester City Team News & Injuries
Manchester City are dealing with a significant list of absentees due to injuries and suspension for this match.
Unavailable (Injured/Suspended):
- Rúben Dias – Hamstring injury
- John Stones – Injury
- Joško Gvardiol – Injury
- Mateo Kovačić – Injury
- Oscar Bobb – Injured
- Nico González – Injury
- Bernardo Silva – Suspended (yellow card accumulation)
- Kalvin Phillips – Not registered/suspended
- Antoine Semenyo – Not registered for UCL
- Savinho – Injury
- Matheus Nunes – Illness
- Omar Marmoush – Questionable fitness
Key Players Available (Fit):
- Erling Haaland – Leading goal scorer for City in UCL this season
- Phil Foden – Available but still a doubt due to hand injury concerns
- Rodri – Midfield anchor
- Rayan Cherki / Jérémy Doku / Tijjani Reijnders – Likely starters as rotation options
Manchester City Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper:
Gianluigi Donnarumma
Defenders:
Rico Lewis, Abdukodir Khusanov, Nathan Aké, Max Alleyne
Midfielders:
Rodri, Phil Foden, Rayan Cherki
Forwards:
Tijjani Reijnders, Erling Haaland, Jérémy Doku
Bodø/Glimt Team News & Injuries
Bodø/Glimt also face a few availability issues but have a core group fit and ready for this match.
Unavailable/Suspended
- Jostein Gundersen – Suspended (red card)
- Haitam Aleesami – Hamstring injury
- Ulrik Saltnes / Daniel Bassi – Out due to injury
Key Players Available:
- Jens Petter Hauge – Leading scorer for Bodø/Glimt in UCL
- Patrick Berg – Midfield leader
- Nikita Haikin – Goalkeeper
- Odin Luras Bjortuft / Fredrik Bjørkan – Defence
Bodø/Glimt Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper:
Nikita Haikin
Defenders:
Fredrik Sjøvold, Odin Luras Bjortuft, Villads Nielsen, Patrick Berg
Midfielders:
Sondre Fet, Håkon Evjen, Jens Petter Hauge
Forwards:
Kasper Høgh, Ole Didrik Blomberg, Hakon Evjen
How to Watch Bodø/Glimt vs Manchester City Live
Fans can watch the match live on various official broadcasters depending on region:
Broadcast availability may vary by country. Fans are advised to check official broadcasters or UEFA-approved streaming platforms.
Watch Live
- M+ Liga de Campeones 2 – TV in Spain
- Paramount+ – United States
- Amazon Prime Video – UK coverage
- SonyLIV – India
- Stan Sport – Australia
- ESPN – Highlights and live text coverage
Always check local listings for availability in your country.
Match Preview & Prediction
Despite Manchester City’s extensive injury list, they still possess enough quality and depth to control this match. Bodø/Glimt’s defensive challenges and absences make them vulnerable, but their home form and fighting mentality could help them trouble the City defence on breakaways.
Prediction: Manchester City 3–1 Bodø/Glimt
City’s class especially in attack should give them an edge, while Bodø/Glimt could score on the counter at least once.
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