Tottenham Hotspur will try to save their season and bring an end to a 41-year European trophy wait when they welcome Bodo/Glimt to the first leg of their Europa League semi-final on Thursday evening.
Having recently suffered a humiliating 5-1 loss to Liverpool in the Premier League, Spurs are crying out for a boost, with medals in Europe now their sole genuine opportunity for redemption this season.
Facing a Bodo/Glimt side that provides a unique challenge, the Premier League outfit will need to shake off the domestic woes that have seen them lose three straight.
Meanwhile, Bodo/Glimt are riding high after a 3-0 victory over KFUM Oslo in the Norwegian Eliteserien on April 27, and they’ll be eager to make history in their first-ever European semi-final.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Tottenham vs. Bodo/Glimt live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Europa League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: CBS Sports Network
Live stream: Paramount+, Fubo
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What time does Tottenham vs. Bodo/Glimt kick off?
This Europa League clash takes place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England and kicks off on Thursday, May 1 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Thu, May 1 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Thu, May 1 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Thu, May 1 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Thu, May 1 | 12:00 p.m.. |
Tottenham vs. Bodo/Glimt predicted lineups, team news
After ringing the changes for Sunday’s hammering at Anfield, Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou is expected to bring back his big guns for Thursday night. With silverware still on the line, Spurs will likely field a near full-strength XI for the first leg against Bodø/Glimt.
Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero are both set to return at center-back, replacing Ben Davies and January signing Kevin Danso. In midfield, Rodrigo Bentancur is poised to start after being rested for the Liverpool clash.
Up front, there’s still uncertainty over Heung-min Son. The South Korean forward has missed four straight matches and remains a doubt, though Tottenham are hopeful he’ll be fit in time for the return leg.
Defensively, Radu Dragusin is ruled out with a knee injury, while Antonin Kinsky and Timo Werner are unavailable due to not being registered for the knockout stages.
Tottenham predicted lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Vicario (GK) — Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie — Bergvall, Bentancur, Maddison — Kulusevski, Solanke, Tel.
Injured: Heung-min Son, Radu Dragusin, Antonin Kinsky, Timo Werner
Suspended: None.
Bodo/Glimt are limping into their first-ever European semifinal with a growing list of absentees. Three key players—Andreas Helmersen, Patrick Berg, and Hakon Evjen—are all suspended for the trip to North London, leaving the Norwegian side short-handed at a critical moment.
Things went from bad to worse over the weekend, as reliable defender Odin Bjørtuft limped off with a groin injury during Sunday’s win over KFUM. His status for Thursday remains unclear, but the signs aren’t promising.
Bodo/Glimt predicted lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Haikin (GK) — Sjovold, Nielsen, Gundersen, Bjork — Fet, Auklend, Saltnes — Blomberg, Hauge, Hogh.
Injured: Odin Bjortuft
Suspended: Andreas Helmersen, Patrick Berg, Håkon Evjen
Europa League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Thursday, May 1
- Athletic Club vs. Man United (3:00 p.m.)
- Tottenham vs. Bodo/Glimt (3:00 p.m.)
