Champions League

Bodø / Glimt

11 Aug 2026 17:00

Union Saint-Gilloise

Prediction:

Bodø / Glimt to win 1.54

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Bodø / Glimt vs Union Saint-Gilloise Predictions, Picks & Odds – 11/08/2026

Champions League · 3rd Qualifying Round

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1: Bodø / Glimt to win

1.54 on Virgin Bet · Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 09 Aug 2026 at 23:43 · Odds are subject to change

Bodø / Glimt vs Union Saint-Gilloise Preview

Bodø/Glimt arrive at this second leg brimming with confidence. The Norwegian side sit top of the Eliteserien and are unbeaten in eleven matches across all competitions, winning three of their last four. Odin Luras Bjortuft's stoppage-time equaliser in Belgium kept the tie level at 3-3 on aggregate, and Glimt now hold the advantage: a victory or even a goalless draw at Aspmyra, their fortress above the Arctic Circle, would see them through.

Union Saint-Gilloise opened their campaign with silverware, lifting the Belgian Super Cup after edging Club Brugge on penalties. That result underlined the ambition of a side continuing their remarkable continental rise. The retention of winger Anan Khalaili, despite a substantial offer, signals real intent. Yet the first leg exposed vulnerabilities: twice they trailed before rallying through Raul Florucz's brace and Promise David's late strike. Repeating that resilience in northern Norway will be a stern test.

The home win at 1.54 represents the standout selection here. Bodø/Glimt have won three of their last four matches and remain unbeaten across eleven fixtures in all competitions. Aspmyra Stadion, situated above the Arctic Circle, is a notoriously inhospitable venue for visiting sides, and Glimt's European pedigree on home soil is well established after last season's Champions League run.

Union Saint-Gilloise possess genuine quality, as their first-leg comeback demonstrated. Raul Florucz and Promise David both found the net in Belgium, and the Belgian side's decision to reject offers for Anan Khalaili underlines their ambition. Yet their competitive sample this term is razor-thin, limited largely to a Super Cup penalty shootout victory over Club Brugge.

With the aggregate level at 3-3, Glimt hold the structural advantage: a goalless draw sends them through, which forces Union SG to commit bodies forward and leave space in behind. That dynamic, combined with the hosts' relentless domestic form and the departure of Kasper Høgh being offset by contributions from Berg, Blomberg and Bjortuft in the first leg, tilts the balance firmly towards a Bodø/Glimt victory. Both teams to score at 1.49 also merits consideration given the first leg's six-goal thriller.

Trends to Know about Bodø / Glimt vs Union Saint-Gilloise

• Glimt unbeaten in eleven consecutive matches
• First leg produced six goals total
• Aspmyra fortress record favours home side

Both sides line up in contrasting shapes for this second leg, with Bodø/Glimt's 4-3-3 set against Union Saint-Gilloise's more expansive 3-4-3. Patrick Berg anchors the Norwegian midfield, tasked with disrupting the Belgian side's wide channels and limiting the space their wing-backs will look to exploit.

For Union Saint-Gilloise, Darius Olaru offers creativity in behind the front three, and their three-at-the-back structure should allow them to press high and unsettle Glimt's build-up play. With both lineups mirroring those from the first leg, familiarity cuts both ways at the Aspmyra Stadion.

How to Watch Bodø / Glimt vs Union Saint-Gilloise Match?

What time is Bodø / Glimt vs Union Saint-Gilloise?

Kickoff at Aspmyra Stadion is set for 17:00 BST on 11 August 2026.

Where is Bodø / Glimt vs Union Saint-Gilloise being played?

This match takes place at Aspmyra Stadion in Bodø, Norway, north of the Arctic Circle.

How Can I Watch Bodø / Glimt vs Union Saint-Gilloise on TV and Live Stream?

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