Bodø / Glimt
Union Saint-Gilloise
>Bodø / Glimt vs Union Saint-Gilloise Predictions, Picks & Odds – 11/08/2026
Champions League · 3rd Qualifying RoundBodø / Glimt vs Union Saint-Gilloise – Best bets of the match
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Bodø/Glimt arrive in superb shape, sitting atop the Norwegian Eliteserien and riding an 11-match unbeaten streak across all competitions. Their recent domestic run of three consecutive victories underlines a squad brimming with confidence. The loss of former top scorer Kasper Høgh to Celtic is notable, yet the Arctic outfit showed resilience in Belgium, twice taking the lead through Patrick Berg and Ole Blomberg before Odin Luras Bjortuft rescued a stoppage-time equaliser.
Union Saint-Gilloise opened their campaign with silverware, lifting the Belgian Super Cup after edging Club Brugge on penalties. The Brussels club's ambition is clear; they reportedly turned down a significant offer for winger Anan Khalaili, keen to keep their best talent for this European push. In the first leg, Raul Florucz's brace and Promise David's late strike demonstrated their attacking potency. Travelling north of the Arctic Circle to Aspmyra, however, represents a unique and daunting challenge.
The 3-3 first-leg scoreline in Belgium shapes everything about this return fixture. Bodø/Glimt hold the away-goals advantage, meaning even a goalless draw sends them through. That tactical reality, combined with Aspmyra Stadion's fearsome reputation north of the Arctic Circle, tilts the balance firmly towards the hosts. A home win at 1.66 reflects the pressure Union Saint-Gilloise face in needing a result on hostile ground.
Glimt's recent domestic form strengthens the case. Three wins from their last four outings, plus an 11-match unbeaten run, point to a squad brimming with confidence. Patrick Berg and Ole Blomberg both found the net in Brussels, demonstrating attacking potency that travels well and should be amplified before their own supporters. The loss of Kasper Høgh to Celtic is offset by the depth Kjetil Knutsen has cultivated.
Union Saint-Gilloise possess quality, as Raul Florucz's brace and Promise David's intervention proved in the first leg. Yet their competitive sample this season remains thin: a single Super Cup outing followed by that Brussels thriller. Expect both sides to score, making 1.49 an appealing selection alongside the home win at 1.66. The hosts' need to attack and Union's counter-attacking threat should produce an open, goal-laden contest.
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Trends to Know about Bodø / Glimt vs Union Saint-Gilloise
- Glimt unbeaten in 11 consecutive matches
- Aspmyra a fortress for visiting sides
- First leg produced six goals total
Form & Statistics: Bodø / Glimt vs Union Saint-Gilloise
Bodø / Glimt
Recent form
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Union Saint-Gilloise
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Lineups: Bodø / Glimt vs Union Saint-Gilloise
Bodø / Glimt
Starters
- 1 Nikita Haikin
- 2 Fredrik Sjoevold
- 3 Odin Luraas Bjoertuft
- 4 Jostein Gundersen
- 5 Fredrik Andre Bjoerkan
- 6 Sondre Auklend
- 7 Patrick Berg
- 8 Sondre Brunstad Fet
- 9 Ole Blomberg
- 10 Ola Brynhildsen
- 11 Jens Petter Hauge
Bench
- Joshua Kitolano
- Andreas Helmersen
- Isak Määttä
- Haitam Aleesami
- Julian Lund
- Villads Nielsen
- M. Bro Hansen
Absent
- Daniel Bassi (injury)
- Odin Luras Bjortuft (injury)
- August Mikkelsen (injury)
- Ulrik Saltnes (injury)
- Håkon Evjen (injury)
Union Saint-Gilloise
Starters
- 1 Vic Chambaere
- 2 Kevin Mac Allister
- 3 Massire Sylla
- 4 Ross Sykes
- 5 Anan Khalaili
- 6 Rob Schoofs
- 7 Kamiel van de Perre
- 8 Guilherme Smith
- 9 Raul Florucz
- 10 Darius Olaru
- 11 Mohammed Fuseini
Bench
- Nikki Havenaar
- Besfort Zeneli
- Kevin Rodríguez
- Promise David
- Ousseynou Niang
- G. Kavlashvili
- Keo Boets
- Louis Patris
- Mateo Biondic
- R. Mofokeng
Medium confidence
Both managers appear to be sticking with their confirmed first-leg shapes, setting up a 4-3-3 vs 3-4-3 contest at Aspmyra. Bodø/Glimt's compact midfield trio, anchored by Patrick Berg, will look to control the tempo against a Union Saint-Gilloise side that uses wing-backs aggressively to stretch the home defence.
For the Belgian visitors, Darius Olaru operating in the front three adds creative unpredictability to a 3-4-3 that can quickly shift numbers forward. Both lineups are drawn from confirmed first-leg selections, so tactical familiarity cuts both ways, making individual duels in the wide channels likely decisive in this second leg.
Bodø / Glimt vs Union Saint-Gilloise: Head-to-Head
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How to Watch Bodø / Glimt vs Union Saint-Gilloise Match?
What time is Bodø / Glimt vs Union Saint-Gilloise?
Kickoff at Aspmyra Stadion is scheduled for 11 August 2026 at 17:00 BST.
Where is Bodø / Glimt vs Union Saint-Gilloise being played?
This match takes place at Aspmyra Stadion in Bodø, Norway, located north of the Arctic Circle.
How Can I Watch Bodø / Glimt vs Union Saint-Gilloise on TV and Live Stream?
Indian viewers can watch this Champions League qualifier live on Sony Sports Network and stream via SonyLIV.