In the upcoming UEFA Champions League on 19.08.2026, NEC Nijmegen will battle it out with Bodo/Glimt. This match is expected to be tightly contested, and our predictions reflect the close matchup. Read our analysis, see how NEC Nijmegen compares to Bodo/Glimt, and make your betting decisions with confidence.
Key Player Statistics: NEC Nijmegen vs Bodo/Glimt
NEC Nijmegen vs Bodo/Glimt Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | Willem II | NEC Nijmegen | 15.08.2026 | 1-4 |
| UEFA Champions League | NEC Nijmegen | Olympiakos Piraeus | 11.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Eredivisie | NEC Nijmegen | Telstar | 08.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| UEFA Champions League | Olympiakos Piraeus | NEC Nijmegen | 04.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | NEC Nijmegen | Sevilla | 31.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | NEC Nijmegen | SV Elversberg | 25.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | NEC Nijmegen | Al-Fayha | 18.07.2026 | 7-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | NEC Nijmegen | V-varen Nagasaki | 14.07.2026 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Anderlecht | NEC Nijmegen | 11.07.2026 | 3-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | NEC Nijmegen | MSV Duisburg | 08.07.2026 | 2-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Champions League | Bodo/Glimt | Union St. Gilloise | 11.08.2026 | 3-2 |
| Eliteserien | Valerenga | Bodo/Glimt | 08.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| UEFA Champions League | Union St. Gilloise | Bodo/Glimt | 04.08.2026 | 3-3 |
| Eliteserien | Bodo/Glimt | Lillestrom | 31.07.2026 | 4-0 |
| Eliteserien | Sandefjord | Bodo/Glimt | 26.07.2026 | 0-3 |
| Eliteserien | Bodo/Glimt | Ham-Kam | 22.07.2026 | 3-0 |
| Eliteserien | Bodo/Glimt | Fredrikstad | 17.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Eliteserien | KFUM Oslo | Bodo/Glimt | 12.07.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Bodo/Glimt | Start | 04.07.2026 | 4-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Molde | Bodo/Glimt | 28.06.2026 | 1-4 |
Comparative Team Statistics: NEC Nijmegen VS Bodo/Glimt
Last 20 Matches Statistics: NEC Nijmegen vs Bodo/Glimt
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: NEC Nijmegen vs Bodo/Glimt
This is the kind of match that makes European football so special. NEC Nijmegen, the Dutch underdogs, hosting Bodo/Glimt from the frozen north of Norway in the UEFA Champions League. Two clubs that shouldn't be here by traditional football logic. Yet here they are, and someone is going home with a huge result.
NEC come into this with real momentum in this competition. They beat Olympiakos 2-1 at home in their last Champions League outing after a 0-0 draw away. That shows character. Away from home, they can be solid. At home, they've got goals in them.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Bodo/Glimt being a lightweight. These Norwegians are genuinely dangerous. They've won six of their last eight matches across all competitions. They put four past Lillestrom, three past Sandefjord away from home, and they just beat Union St. Gilloise 3-2 in the Champions League qualifier. This team scores goals. Lots of them.
Here's what you need to watch for: Bodo/Glimt's attacking duo of Jens Petter Hauge and A. Helmersen are both contributing goals and assists in the Champions League rounds. They link up well and press high. If NEC's backline gives them space in behind, this could get uncomfortable quickly.
The surprising statistical insight that jumped out at me? Bodo/Glimt sit 23rd in their Champions League group table with nine points from eight games, having scored 14 and conceded 15. That's a team that plays open, entertaining football but leaks goals. NEC, meanwhile, have been tighter defensively and hard to break down over two legs against Olympiakos.
From a betting perspective, the odds make this genuinely interesting. NEC at 2.26 looks like fair value as home favourites. But the real edge? Both Teams to Score feels almost certain here. Bodo/Glimt have scored in virtually every game this summer. They won't come to Nijmegen just to defend. Back BTTS with confidence.
I'd also strongly consider Over 2.5 goals. These are two attacking sides. The Norwegian side's defensive record at this level isn't convincing. NEC's home crowd will push them forward. This match has goals written all over it.
My bold prediction: NEC win 2-1, but Bodo/Glimt score first. The visitors will catch NEC cold early, then the Dutch side gradually take control as home advantage kicks in.
Two unlikely Champions League dreamers, meeting under the lights in Nijmegen. Whatever happens, this one is going to be worth watching.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Tadić | Serbia | 37 | Attacker | 181 | 76 |
| P. Sandler | Netherlands | 29 | Defender | 190 | 82 |
| W. Willumsson | Iceland | 27 | Midfielder | 193 | 84 |
| D. Nejašmić | Croatia | 27 | Midfielder | 183 | 74 |
| T. Ouwejan | Netherlands | 29 | Defender | 178 | 72 |
| B. Linssen | Netherlands | 35 | Attacker | 170 | 64 |
| K. Sierhuis | Netherlands | 28 | Attacker | 180 | 83 |
| E. Mor | Türkiye | 29 | Attacker | 169 cm | 64 kg |
| T. Chery | Suriname | 38 | Attacker | 170 | 68 |
| Jamiro Monteiro | Cape Verde | 32 | Midfielder | 172 | 63 |
| G. Crettaz | Argentina | 26 | Goalkeeper | 184 | 78 |
| I. Hansen-Aarøen | Norway | 22 | Midfielder | 173 | 67 |
| B. Pereira | France | 23 | Defender | 172 | 60 |
| N. Lebreton | France | 22 | Midfielder | 178 | 70 |
| T. Storm | Denmark | 22 | Defender | 176 | n/a |
| Deveron Fonville | Netherlands | 23 | Defender | ||
| S. Ouaissa | Netherlands | 21 | Midfielder | 170 | 68 |
| Clement Bischoff | Denmark | 20 | Midfielder | 180 | 75 |
| Joep Geneste | Netherlands | 19 | Goalkeeper | 192 cm | 74 kg |
| Freek Entius | Netherlands | 20 | Goalkeeper |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. Aleesami | Norway | 35 | Defender | 181 | 73 |
| N. Haikin | Russia | 31 | Goalkeeper | 185 | 68 |
| F. Bjørkan | Norway | 28 | Defender | 180 | 74 |
| P. Berg | Norway | 28 | Midfielder | 178 | n/a |
| U. Saltnes | Norway | 33 | Midfielder | 187 | 78 |
| J. Hauge | Norway | 26 | Attacker | 183 | 75 |
| O. Bjørtuft | Norway | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Kitolano | Norway | 25 | Midfielder | 170 | 71 |
| A. Helmersen | Norway | 28 | Attacker | 190 | 82 |
| J. Faye Lund | Norway | 27 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 80 |
| O. Brynhildsen | Norway | 27 | Attacker | 175 | 70 |
| J. Gundersen | Norway | 30 | Defender | 186 | 82 |
| I. Määttä | Norway | 24 | Defender | 188 | 72 |
| S. Fet | Norway | 29 | Midfielder | 178 | 74 |
| O. Didrik Blomberg | Norway | 26 | Attacker | 177 | 71 |
| S. Auklend | Norway | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Riisnæs | Norway | 21 | Midfielder | 182 | 73 |
| F. Sjøvold | Norway | 23 | Defender | 168 | n/a |
| D. Bassi | Norway | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| V. Nielsen | Denmark | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
NEC Nijmegen vs Bodo/Glimt match odds
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