Champions League: Bodo/Glimt – Inter 18/02/2026

Inter face a demanding away playoff against an aggressive Bodø/Glimt side, leaving little room for control or comfort. Given Inter’s season-long physical approach and consistent foul numbers, the line of over 11.5 fouls fits naturally with the intensity and demands of this matchup.

Betting on Fouls

Inter did not expect to find themselves needing a Champions League playoff to reach the round of 16, but that is the situation they are in, and now there is no room for miscalculation. Standing in their way is the Norwegian revelation Bodø/Glimt, a side that has already shown it belongs on this stage. Victories over Manchester City and Atlético Madrid in the league phase are a clear warning, especially ahead of a demanding away leg in Norway where tempo, intensity and physical duels are constant.

A key feature of Inter’s game this season has been their unwavering aggressiveness, regardless of the opponent. Across all competitions they have committed roughly 350 fouls, averaging close to 14 per match, and that number remains high even in games they comfortably control. In a dominant 5–0 win over Sassuolo they still made 11 fouls, while against Cremonese they reached 14, despite having the match fully under control. In the Champions League, their most recent high-intensity example came against Borussia Dortmund, where Inter once again finished on 14 fouls.

Away in Norway, Inter are unlikely to enjoy long spells of calm possession. Instead, they will need to disrupt Bodø/Glimt’s rhythm, halt quick transitions and engage in physical battles across midfield. The hosts’ pace, sharp movement and aggressive pressing tend to force opponents into tactical fouls, particularly when trying to stop counterattacks. In that context, the line of Inter over 11.5 fouls makes strong sense, their playing identity, the pressure of a European knockout tie and the nature of the matchup all point toward Inter being heavily involved in duels and fouls throughout the game.