Bodo/Glimt vs Lillestrom - NM Cupen

When Bodo/Glimt and Lillestrom clash at the home ground on March 22, 2026, the stakes extend well beyond a single result — this is a NM Cupen fixture that carries real weight for both clubs. Michael Carrick's side are set to face Paris Saint-Germain in Sweden on Saturday afternoon with the aim of building on last weekend's win over Atletico Madrid.

Both camps will view the NM Cupen meeting at the home ground as an opportunity to put a marker down, regardless of where they currently stand. The hosts will be looking to find their rhythm and put a run of results together. Lillestrom will travel with intent, knowing that a positive result here could kick-start their campaign. Phil Foden was handed a free role in the No 10 position behind striker Muamba, who scored in consecutive pre-season games.

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both Bodo/Glimt and Lillestrom have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. And his efficiency in possession will be helped by those whom he now shares a dressing room with, allowing a more progressive midfielder to develop akin to City's style.

Game-changers are scattered across both line-ups, and the contest may well be decided by which side's match-winners deliver on the day. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. Lionel Messi’s first goal for Inter Miami post-World Cup compared to Picasso painting.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. The signals point towards a stalemate, with the two sides closely matched across form and standings. A 1-1 draw is easy to envisage. The result at the home ground could resonate well beyond matchday in the NM Cupen picture. England captain Harry Kane is likely to sign a new deal to extend his stay at Bayern Munich despite interest from Barcelona.