Bodo/Glimt enter this clash unbeaten in the Champions League (2 wins, 1 draw) and already secured a decisive 3-1 away victory in the reverse fixture. They have netted at least three goals in four of their last five matches across all competitions. Supported by their offensive consistency and home advantage.
Bodo/Glimt vs NEC Nijmegen prediction
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Last 5 matches · 5W-0D-0L · +13 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 2W-0D-3L · -2 goal difference
Our verdict
StrongBetGenius backs Bodo/Glimt or Draw (Double Chance) at 84% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Bodo/Glimt host NEC Nijmegen in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League play-off tie holding a strong advantage following their 3-1 away victory in the first leg on August 19. The Norwegian outfit have exhibited tremendous offensive potency across their European and domestic fixtures, scoring at an average of 3.0 goals per game in their recent three-match Champions League sample and remaining unbeaten with two wins and one draw.
NEC Nijmegen face an uphill battle to overturn the two-goal deficit. The Dutch side have displayed mixed results across recent outings, including a 1-3 home defeat to Bodo/Glimt and a 1-2 loss to Telstar, alongside a 2-1 win over Olympiakos Piraeus and a 4-1 victory against Willem II. In Champions League play, NEC average 1.0 goal scored and 1.3 goals conceded per game.
With Bodo/Glimt having won their previous home European fixture 3-2 against Union St. Gilloise and boasting creative output from J. Hauge (2 assists), the hosts are positioned solidly to control proceedings. However, with multiple defensive absences on both sides—including five injuries for Bodo/Glimt and six for Nijmegen—goals are anticipated.
Key factors
- Bodo/Glimt hold a 3-1 head-to-head advantage from the first leg played on August 19.
- Bodo/Glimt have averaged 3.0 goals scored per match across their three Champions League fixtures.
- NEC Nijmegen have conceded across multiple recent fixtures, including three goals at home against Bodo/Glimt.
- Both teams face squad depth tests, with Bodo/Glimt missing five injured players (including H. Evjen and A. Mikkelsen) and NEC Nijmegen missing six (including P. Schuurs and K. Ogawa).
- Key playmakers J. Hauge (Bodo/Glimt) and D. Tadić (NEC Nijmegen) each have 2 assists in recent competition records.
Team news
Bodo/Glimt
- H. EvjenKnee Injury
- J. GundersenInjury
- A. MikkelsenGroin Injury
- M. RiisnaesInjury
- I. SjongInjury
NEC Nijmegen
- D. FonvilleInjury
- A. KaplanKnee Injury
- P. SandlerInjury
- E. MorInactive
Statistical comparison
Bodo/Glimt at home vs NEC Nijmegen awayKey players this season
Bodo/Glimt
- J. Hauge3A
NEC Nijmegen
- D. Tadić2A
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Head-to-head
Full record →Bodo/Glimt have won 1 of the last 1 meeting.
- 2026-08-19NEC Nijmegen 1-3 Bodo/Glimt
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