Bodø / Glimt VS NEC Nijmegen

2026/2027 Champions League, Europe

Aspmyra Stadion Tue, 25 Aug - 7:00 PM

Champions League

Bodø / Glimt BOD

NEC Nijmegen NEC

KICKOFF : Tue, 25 Aug - 7:00 PM

Play-offs Leg 2 of 2

CONTEXT

Bodø / Glimt welcome NEC Nijmegen to Aspmyra Stadion for the second leg of their Champions League play-off tie. The Norwegian hosts carry a nine-point power advantage and stand as the stronger side overall. Both teams post matching form scores of 27.78, leaving little to separate them on recent displays. League positions sit unavailable since the contest falls outside domestic schedules. Set-piece metrics arrive via proxy sources and carry low confidence ratings. Efficiency and transition figures remain absent from the dataset. The encounter marks an international cup fixture in the 2026/2027 season where home strength could shape proceedings. Aspmyra Stadion provides the setting for what promises an intriguing return match.

TL;DR

Structural: Bodø / Glimt hold a nine-point power advantage over NEC Nijmegen.
Form: Both teams arrive with identical form scores of 27.78.
Squad: Squad information stays limited for the upcoming fixture.
Efficiency: Efficiency data registers as unavailable for either side.
Transition: Transition metrics offer no clear edge between the sides.
Set pieces: Set-piece figures rely on proxy data with low confidence.
xVariable: The home side enjoys a clear power advantage in this match.
Market: Projection split: Bodø / Glimt 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | NEC Nijmegen 0% (Δ+0%).

No standings statistics available.

No head-to-head records found.

0.5+ goals: 85%

1.5+ goals: 70%

2.5+ goals: 50%

3.5+ goals: 25%

Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15

Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%

Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

Team	xPts
Home	1.8
Away	1.2

Jan 25 vs Team A

Feb 1 vs Team B

Feb 8 vs Team C

K. Knutsen

D. Schreuder

1.6

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

1.67

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

0 - 0 - 0

No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

84.9

75.88

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

Bodø / Glimt

NEC Nijmegen

Power Score

84.9

75.88

League Position

Global Rank

130

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

Bodø / Glimt — Opponent-weighted form score

NEC Nijmegen — Opponent-weighted form score

Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Bodø / Glimt NEC Nijmegen

General Information

Date & Time

Aug 25, 2026, 07:00 PM

Competition

2026/2027 Champions League, Europe · Play-offs · Leg 2 of 2

Stadium

Aspmyra Stadion

Capacity

8270

Pitch Surface

Artificial turf

Weather

☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Manager ▼

K. Knutsen Coach

Squad ▼

Nikita Haikin Goalkeeper

Julian Faye Lund Goalkeeper

Haitam Aleesami Defender

Jostein Maurstad Gundersen Defender

Fredrik André Bjørkan Defender

Odin Bjørtuft Defender

Isak Dybvik Määttä Defender

Fredrik Sjøvold Defender

Villads Schmidt Nielsen Defender

Ulrik Saltnes Midfielder

Patrick Berg Midfielder

Sondre Brunstad Fet Midfielder

Joshua Gaston Kitolano Midfielder

Sondre Auklend Midfielder

Magnus Riisnæs Midfielder

Andreas Helmersen Attacker

Jens Petter Hauge Attacker

Ola Brynhildsen Attacker

Ole Didrik Blomberg Attacker

Daniel Bassi Attacker

Mikkel Bro Hansen Attacker

Manager ▼

D. Schreuder Coach

Squad ▼

Nikolas Polster Goalkeeper

Gonzalo Alejandro Crettaz Goalkeeper

Freek Entius Goalkeeper

Joep Geneste Goalkeeper

Bram Nuytinck Defender

Philippe Sandler Defender

Thomas Ouwejan Defender

Perr Schuurs Defender

Brayann Pereira Defender

Gabriel Costa Brás Defender

Tobias Storm Defender

Deveron Fonville Defender

Almugera Raouf Mohammed Kabar Defender

Yousri Sbai Defender

Yassin Moslih Defender

Dušan Tadić Midfielder

Tjaronn Chery Midfielder

Jamiro Gregory Monteiro Alvarenga Midfielder

Vito van Crooij Midfielder

Willum Thor Willumsson Midfielder

Darko Nejašmić Midfielder

Isak Hansen-Aaröen Midfielder

Noé Lebreton Midfielder

Adam Tahaui Midfielder

Sam de Laat Midfielder

Merijn van de Wiel Midfielder

Bryan Linssen Attacker

Kaj Sierhuis Attacker

Emre Mor Attacker

Koki Ogawa Attacker

Sami Ouaissa Attacker

Kevin Kers Attacker

Clement Bischoff Attacker

CONCLUSION

Bodø / Glimt enter the return leg with a measurable power edge and the comfort of home surroundings at Aspmyra Stadion. Matching form scores suggest the visitors remain competitive despite the overall rating gap. Limited data on efficiency and transitions leaves room for on-field adjustments to decide key moments. Proxy-based set-piece insights add uncertainty to dead-ball expectations. The stronger hosts may look to control territory and tempo across the ninety minutes. NEC Nijmegen will need sharp execution to overcome the structural deficit. This play-off clash in the Champions League continues to build intrigue as the second leg unfolds.

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