Although Bodo/Glimt are Glimt are the underdogs on their artificial grass surface at the
Aspmyra Stadion, which can host up to 8,270 fans, a win for either side is vital to keep their respective hopes alive for progressing in the prestigious tournament.
Tuesday night's clash will be the inaugural competitive meeting between Bodo/Glimt and Juventus, with a low-scoring result expected as Champions League games tend to be cautious affairs.
Despite Juve's impressive history on the European stage, the Norwegian club are a rising force in continental competition and are always fearless against top teams.
Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti has made a stuttering start to life with the Turin titans and, like both Thiago Motta and Igor Tudor, has failed to find a winning formula.
Reeling off victories is the only accepted currency for any Bianconeri boss. After the 66-year-old's failure as Italy head coach he desperately needs to prove his tactical skills are worthy of being at the helm with a club of Juve's stature.
Back-to-back bore draws leaves Juventus on the brink of a crisis, with the fallen Italian giants no longer invincible like they used to be. Spalletti inherited a lightweight squad that has injury woes.
Juventus have four pivotal players sidelined. Defender Gleison Bremer (knee), veteran striker Arkadiusz Milik (shin), shotstopper Carlo Pinsoglio (leg) and Daniele Rugani (muscle) will miss the crucial contest.
Bodo/Glimt enjoy attacking
Bodo/Glimt head coach Kjetil Knutsen tends to play a attacking 4-3-3 formation with his midfield frequently controlling the tempo of matches, while their superb set-pieces are their main weapon and test Juventus to the hilt.
Although Bodo/Glimt top the Norwegian Eliteserien table, Viking are hot on their heels with a game in hand and lie just two points behind. Juve's opponents beat KFUM Oslo 2-1 on Friday night, so will have rested before tackling the Bianconeri in snowy and cold conditions.
Bodo/Glimt netted back-to-back score draws to kick off their Champions League campaign, but defensive lapses cost them to suffer defeats at Galatasaray followed by a slender 1-0 defeat to Paul Pogba's AS Monaco.
At the other end of the pitch the pace and prowess of Kasper Hogh and Jens Petter Hauge will need to be shut down by the Juventus defense, while keeper's Nikita Haikin’s experience and handling skills in snowy conditions is going to be tricky for toothless Juve.
Juventus may be on a five-match unbeaten, but their wobbly defense, lack of creativity in midfield and inability upfront levels the playing field for this match.
Vlahovic and Yildiz key for Juventus
The spotlight will be on Juve's dynamic duo of wantaways Dusan Vlahovic and Kenan Yildiz. The pair were ineffective against Fiorentina on Saturday, and will wish to use this game to impress potential summer suitors.
Another Champions League for the Bianconeri will leave them with a mountain to climb in qualifying for the next stage. They host Cyprus minnows Pafos (10 December) and Benfica (21 December) before concluding their league phase at AS Monaco (28 January).
Spalletti admitted that he needs to get more out of Turkish talent Yildiz, but realistically he needs to utilize the 20-year-old as a false no9 or in a traditional no10 role to play alongside Vlahovic. Especially as misfiring summer signings Jonathan David and Lois Openda have yet to adapt to life with Juventus, only managing one goal between the pair.
Surely a four-player defense will be introduced by Spalletti for the first time at Juve, as they look vulnerable at the back even against lowly opposition. American ace Weston McKennie was promoted to a winger at Serie A basement side Fiorentina, and was one of only a handful of players who shone for the Bianconeri.
Expected line-ups
Juventus possible starting XI:
Di Gregorio - Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly, Koopmeiners - Locatelli, Kostic - McKennie, Conceicao - Yildiz - Vlahovic
Bodo/Glimt possible starting XI:
Haikin - Sjovold, Bjoertuft, Moe, Bjoerkan - Auklend, Berg, Brunstad Fet - Maeaettae, Hoegh, Blomberg
Old Juve prediction
Bodo/Glimt 1 Juventus 1
A cagey affair is expected, with both teams desperate to snatch maximum points. Although a precious point would be better for the sides than defeat.
Bodo/Glimt are approaching the end of their season, so there will be tired legs. While Juventus are low on confidence and seem incapable of registering victory at the moment.
Spalletti's set-up will determine whether they are chasing all three points or are happy to collect yet another draw and rely on registering an unlikely Champions League finale of a hat-trick of wins against teams they should beat in the lucrative competition.