Napoli – Bodø/Glimt Preview – Is the Naples crisis real?
Our Napoli vs Bodø/Glimt betting tips start with an uncomfortable fact for the home crowd: Napoli have lost five of their last nine matches in all competitions. The latest two came at Villarreal, where they went down 3-1 in this competition, and at Venezia in Serie A, where Kevin De Bruyne had a penalty saved and Akor Adams scored the only goal.
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Kick-off is on 20 October 2026 at 19:00 GMT, and on paper Napoli are still firm favourites. The squad is deeper, the home advantage is real, and Massimiliano Allegri has shown he can organise a back three and get something out of Højlund, De Bruyne and a returning McTominay. But paper does not stop what Bodø/Glimt have just done.
The Norwegians beat Borussia Dortmund 1-0 at Aspmyra, Fredrik Sjøvold scoring early in the second half. It was not a smash-and-grab. It was a front-foot side with a settled 4-3-3 that was happy to attack a Bundesliga giant. You can read how that night was framed in our Bodø/Glimt v Dortmund betting tips.
Napoli – Bodø/Glimt Betting Tips
Betting Tip: Double chance Bodø/Glimt or draw
- Bodø/Glimt have won four of their last five matches
Napoli are still the stronger squad, but they are on a two-game losing run and the confidence is gone. Bodø/Glimt beat Dortmund in this competition last week and they do not fear big stadiums. Covering both the upset and the stalemate is the sensible way to play a home side in this kind of form. The visitors need not win to land this one.
Betting Tip: Both teams to score
- Bodø/Glimt have scored in four of their last five matches
- Napoli have scored in four of their last five matches
- Bodø/Glimt have conceded in four of their last five matches
Napoli shipped three at Villarreal, and the back line has not looked secure. Bodø/Glimt, for their part, found the net against Dortmund and scored twice at HamKam even with a rotated side. It is hard to see Napoli keeping them out for ninety minutes, and equally hard to see Napoli failing to score at home with their attacking quality.
Betting Tip: Over 3.5 goals
The Villarreal game produced four goals, and Bodø/Glimt’s defensive line has been rotated heavily in recent days. Add a Napoli side that will chase the game and a Norwegian side that happily trades blows, and a high-scoring night looks a fair bet. This is the boldest of the three picks, but the shape of the game supports it.
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What to expect in Naples
Open. That is the word. Napoli conceded three in Spain, and a look at our Villarreal preview shows a team that is asked to attack with plenty of bodies. That leaves space behind, and Bodø/Glimt like space.
Knutsen’s side also have their own wobbles. They lost at HamKam at the weekend, though that came with rotation, with Helmersen, Gundersen, Aleesami, Bjørkan and Fet all rested. They still scored twice through Blomberg and Joel Mvuka, and the first-choice players should be back for this one. They moved three points ahead in the Eliteserien table that day, with Viking still to play, and the mood in the camp should be good.
Napoli, meanwhile, will want a reaction. A home side desperate to put things right tends to push hard, and that suits a visitor who counters. Neither goalkeeper can expect a quiet night.
Frequently asked questions
When does Napoli vs Bodø/Glimt kick off?
On 20 October 2026 at 19:00 GMT.
Who is the favourite?
Napoli, firmly, on squad quality and home advantage. Their recent form says the gap is smaller than it looks.
What is our main tip for this match?
Double chance: Bodø/Glimt or draw, backed up by both teams to score and over 3.5 goals for those who want goals.
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