Rana vs Bodo/Glimt - NM Cupen

The NM Cupen returns to the home ground on October 1, 2026, where Rana and Bodo/Glimt will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Manchester United have signed Cristian Orozco(Image: Getty Images) According to TEAMTalk, Manchester United may face a transfer setback if Manchester City midfielder Rodri moves to Barcelona.

The two sides arrive with plenty to prove, and the NM Cupen contest at the home ground offers a chance to lay down a marker. Rana will be keen to seize the initiative and build some momentum on home soil. Bodo/Glimt will travel with intent, knowing that a positive result here could kick-start their campaign. Inter want to sign Curtis Jones, but as things stand their valuation falls well short of Liverpool's, especially in a market when other Premier League proven players in his position have moved for such big fees.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. Rana may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Bodo/Glimt have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. But this approach also takes something that is almost anonymous in football - time.

Individual moments of quality could tip the balance. Both sides possess players capable of producing something out of nothing, and a single flash of brilliance may be all that separates them. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. However, the Scotland striker has not hit the ground running in Govan and was on the bench for the 5-1 home League Cup win over St Mirren on Sunday, with midfielder Nico Raskin taking the armband.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 1-1 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. The result at the home ground could resonate well beyond matchday in the NM Cupen picture. The club are understood to favour a profile closer to Aurelien Tchouameni or a Premier League‑proven alternative rather than Manu Kone.