Our prediction for this Europa League match:
After shocking Besiktas in round 6, Bodo Glimt will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Maccabi Tel Aviv on Thursday evening. Kjetil Knutsen’s troops have not been in action since December 12, 2024, meaning that tired legs should not prove to be a big problem for the home side. Sweden forward Samuel Burakovsky has overcome his injury, while all Bassi, Skeide, and Vetti remain in the recovery room.
The Israelis, meanwhile, revived their playoffs hopes thanks to back-to-back wins over Besiktas (3-1) and RFS (2-1). Maccabi are likely to stick to their attacking style of play and given Bodo’s attacking potential at home, we predict that the visitors are going to return to Tel Aviv with their hands empty. Goalkeeper Ofek Melika remains on the sidelines with injury, speaking of the visiting side.
Highlighted Team (Maccabi Tel Aviv):

Maccabi Tel Aviv are the oldest and probably the biggest clubs in Israel. The club was founded in 1906 and they have been playing an important role in the Israeli League ever since. In 2015 Maccabi won their 21st trophy in the national championship and the same season they clinched their 23rd Israeli Cup title.
The club’s fiercest rivals are Hapoel Tel-Aviv and they welcome their opponents at Netanya Stadium. The capacity of the venue is 13 610. The likes of Beitar Jerusalem Hapoel Be’er Sheva and Maccabi Haifa are considered Maccabi Tel Aviv’s bitter rivals as well. In 1969 the club won the AFC Champions League and they repeated the success two years later, beating Aliyat Al-Shorta in the final.
The likes of Jordi Cruyff, Paulo Sousa, Rade Prica, Moanes Dabour and Vincent Enyeama are the high-profile footballers who were part of the team in the past. The colour of Maccabi’s home kit is yellow and blue.