Bodø / Glimt vs NEC Nijmegen Predictions, Picks & Odds – 25/08/2026

Champions League · Play-offs

25 Aug 2026 Aspmyra Stadion Louis Hecq

Bodø / Glimt vs NEC Nijmegen – Best bets of the match

Bookmaker	1	X	2	Bonus info
Stake	1.41	4.90	5.10	View Odds

Our prediction

1: Bodø / Glimt to win

1.41 on Stake

· Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 24 Aug 2026 at 07:03 · Odds are subject to change

Bodø / Glimt vs NEC Nijmegen Preview

Bodø/Glimt carry serious momentum into this Champions League play-off, riding a 13-game unbeaten streak across all competitions. Kjetil Knutsen's side have been ruthless in front of goal, netting three or more in nine of those outings. Their European pedigree is well established after reaching the Round of 16 last season, beating the likes of Manchester City and Atletico Madrid. Four wins from their last five league matches confirm their domestic dominance atop the Eliteserien.

NEC Nijmegen are writing a remarkable chapter in their history, reaching the Champions League play-offs for the first time after an extra-time triumph over Olympiacos. Domestically, consistency has been harder to find in the Eredivisie, though a thumping 4-1 victory at Willem II provided a timely confidence boost. Manager Rogier Meijer faces defensive concerns with several injuries limiting his options. NEC have scored in 31 of their last 32 fixtures, so they will not lack attacking intent at Aspmyra.

Bodø/Glimt's 13-game unbeaten run is the headline statistic here, but dig deeper and the attacking numbers are staggering. They have scored at least three goals in nine of those matches, averaging 3.0 goals per game in Champions League qualifying. NEC managed just 1.0 per match across their qualifying ties. That gulf in offensive output at this level makes the home win at 1.41 a compelling selection.

NEC deserve credit for reaching this stage in their maiden Champions League campaign, particularly after needing extra time to overcome Olympiacos. However, defensive injuries have left manager Rogier Meijer short of options at the back. Facing a Bodø/Glimt side that has scored a first-half goal in each of their last 12 away fixtures is a daunting prospect, even with Aspmyra Stadion hosting this leg.

Kjetil Knutsen's side have demonstrated European pedigree well beyond their modest domestic league profile, with victories over Manchester City, Atletico Madrid, and Inter Milan last season. Four wins from five recent Eliteserien outings confirm their sharpness. NEC's inconsistent Eredivisie form, despite that 4-1 thrashing of Willem II, suggests they lack the sustained quality to trouble Glimt here. A home win is the recommended pick.

Trends to Know about Bodø / Glimt vs NEC Nijmegen

Glimt unbeaten in 13 consecutive matches
Glimt averaging 3.0 goals per qualifying match
NEC conceded in maiden Champions League campaign

Form & Statistics: Bodø / Glimt vs NEC Nijmegen

Bodø / Glimt

Recent form

WWDLW

Wins3/5 (60%)

Draws1/5 (20%)

Losses1/5 (20%)

Season statistics (5)

3.5Total goals

40%Both teams score

2.6Goals scored

0.9Goals conceded

NEC Nijmegen

Recent form

LWD

Wins1/3 (33%)

Draws1/3 (33%)

Losses1/3 (33%)

Season statistics (3)

3.5Total goals

75%Both teams score

2Goals scored

1.5Goals conceded

Statistic	Bodø / Glimt		NEC Nijmegen
Last 5 results	3W 1D 1L	·	1W 1D 1L
Avg goals scored	2.6	·	2.0
Avg goals conceded	0.9	·	1.5
Under 2.5 (last 5)	0/5	·	1/3
H2H, last 1 meetings	1 Bodø / Glimt · 0 Draws · 0 NEC Nijmegen