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Bodo Glimt welcome Nijmegen to Aspmyra Stadion for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League 2026/27 Playoffs tie. The Norwegian side already holds a commanding 3-1 advantage from the first leg, making this a near-formality on paper. Nijmegen need to score at least three goals without reply to overturn the deficit — a task that looks steep given the form gap between these two sides heading into Tuesday night.
One player worth watching closely is Andreas Helmersen, who has been one of Bodo Glimt’s most productive attackers across the last five matches with four goals and a relentless work rate. For Nijmegen, Dušan Tadic carries the creative responsibility, racking up four assists in five games, and he will need to pull something special from the visitors if there is any hope of a comeback.
A hot stat: Bodo Glimt have scored 18 goals across their last five matches, averaging 3.6 per game — a pace that no team in this playoff round has matched.
| 🏆 Tournament: | UEFA Champions League 2026/27 — Playoffs |
| 🏟 Venue: | Aspmyra Stadion, Hakata |
| 🗓️ Date: | 25.08.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 21:00 CEST |
Bodo Glimt vs Nijmegen Prediction
With a two-goal cushion from the first leg, Bodo Glimt have every reason to play with confidence at home. Their 86% win rate over the last 30 days speaks for itself. Nijmegen, by contrast, have won just two of their last seven matches. The aggregate deficit makes an open, attack-minded game from the Dutch side almost mandatory, which plays directly into Bodo Glimt’s strengths on the counter.
We predict a Bodo Glimt win and a high-scoring affair. The hosts have been relentless in front of goal lately, and Nijmegen’s defensive record — four losses in seven recent outings — gives little reason to expect a clean sheet away from home in a must-win situation.
Bodo Glimt average just 1.2 yellow cards per match across their last five games, showing a disciplined side that does not overcommit. Nijmegen, though, have collected nine yellow cards in the same span with 77 fouls, suggesting a more aggressive and at times desperate defensive approach. Their 73 free kicks conceded creates set-piece opportunities that Bodo Glimt, with a 3-4-2-1 shape, are well-equipped to exploit. Nijmegen’s pass accuracy is solid on paper, but that volume has not translated into results — they lost to Bodo Glimt 1-3 just days ago.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | Bodo Glimt to score in both halves |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Over 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | Yes |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Over 9.5 |
Team Analysis
Bodo Glimt have been in exceptional form. They beat Nijmegen 3-1 in the first leg, then defeated Royale Union SG 3-2 in a competitive European tie before that. A 2-1 win over Valerenga and a 4-0 demolition of Lillestrom round out a recent run that shows both attacking depth and consistency. The only blemish was a 3-3 draw against Royale Union SG, and even that showed their ability to score freely. Coach Kjetil Knutsen has his side firing on multiple channels, with Helmersen, Ole Didrik Blomberg, and Jens Petter Hauge all contributing goals and assists across this stretch.
Nijmegen’s recent run has been far less convincing. Their last five matches include a 1-3 defeat to Bodo Glimt, a 4-1 win over Willem II that flatters their numbers, a 2-1 victory over Olympiacos, a 1-2 home loss to Telstar, and a goalless draw against Olympiacos. The Telstar result stands out as particularly damaging for confidence — losing to a side ranked 529th in the world is not what you want heading into a European playoff second leg. Coach Dick Schreuder will need a major tactical shift to change the outcome here.
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Pre-game Odds and Win Probability: Bodo Glimt the Favourite
- Moneyline Bodo Glimt 1.49 | Nijmegen 5.25
- Draw 4.87
- Over/Under Over 2.5 — | Under 2.5 —
- BTTS (both teams to score) Yes — | No —
The odds reflect a strong consensus around a Bodo Glimt win, with the Norwegian side priced at around 1.49 across most books. That is fair given the aggregate lead, the home advantage, and the form disparity. The draw and Nijmegen win are priced as distant outcomes at 4.87 and 5.25 respectively, and to be honest, those numbers look right. Nijmegen would need a historically unlikely comeback to advance. The value, if any, sits in the goals markets rather than the outright result.
Possible Starting Lineups
Bodo Glimt Possible Starting Eleven
- GK: Nikita Haikin
- DF: Fredrik Sjovold, Odin Luras Bjortuft, Haitam Aleesami, Fredrik Bjorkan
- MF: Patrick Berg, Sondre Auklend, Sondre Fet, Joshua Kitolano
- FW: Andreas Helmersen, Ole Didrik Blomberg
Knutsen is likely to stick with his trusted 3-4-2-1 setup. Nikita Haikin is the clear first-choice keeper with 17 saves across five appearances. Patrick Berg anchors the midfield with composure — one goal and three assists in six games — and Sondre Fet adds an attacking dimension from deep. The forward line is where Bodo Glimt really hurt opponents. Helmersen’s four goals and Blomberg’s three make them a constant threat, and Jens Petter Hauge could feature from the bench or push into the starting side depending on tactical needs. Aleesami at left back has also contributed three goals from open play, showing the team’s ability to score from multiple positions.
Nijmegen Possible Starting Eleven
- GK: Gonzalo Alejandro Crettaz Ortega
- DF: Deveron Fonville, Brayann Pereira, Philippe Sandler, Thomas Ouwejan
- MF: Darko Nejasmic, Tobias Storm, Tjaronn Chery, Jamiro Monteiro
- FW: Clement Bischoff, Dušan Tadic
Schreuder will most likely deploy a 4-3-3 as seen across recent matches. Gonzalo Crettaz Ortega has been the starting keeper with 10 saves over five games. Deveron Fonville and Brayann Pereira are the most consistent defensive presences. In midfield, Tjaronn Chery leads with 26 shots and one goal, bringing the most direct threat from that area. Tadic, pushed into a forward role, is the creative engine with four assists. Clement Bischoff leads the attacking line with two goals in six appearances. The issue is that this squad has struggled to convert chances consistently, and the pressure of needing three goals away in Europe is a very different test to Dutch league football.
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Nijmegen. Source: Official Facebook. Edited photo
TipsGG Match Prediction
Bodo Glimt are in the form of their lives. Six wins from seven matches in the last 30 days, 18 goals scored in five games, and a first-leg win already in the bag — everything points toward another comfortable home performance. Nijmegen arrive in desperate need of a miracle, carrying a leaky defense that has conceded in four of their last five matches and a midfield that relies heavily on Tadic to generate anything meaningful.
We predict a Bodo Glimt win, with both teams to score and the game going over 2.5 goals. The Norwegian side should advance comfortably to the next round. Perhaps the only surprise would be Nijmegen nicking a goal or two in a game where they have nothing to lose, but that is unlikely to change the overall narrative of this tie.
