Union Saint-Gilloise vs Bodø / Glimt preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Champions League, Europe
Stade Joseph Mariën Today - 6:00 PM
Champions League
Union Saint-Gilloise USG
Bodø / Glimt BOD
KICKOFF : Today - 6:00 PM
3rd Qualifying Round Leg 1 of 2

CONTEXT

Union Saint-Gilloise welcome Bodø / Glimt to Stade Joseph Mariën for the first leg of their Champions League third qualifying round tie in the 2026/2027 season. The hosts carry a narrow power advantage of 1.9 points and are identified as the stronger side on the night. Both teams lack recent form indicators and domestic league positions, leaving the focus on underlying metrics and squad depth. The encounter marks an important step for each club in European competition, with Union aiming to leverage home conditions while Bodø / Glimt seek to impose their style on the road. Limited efficiency and set-piece data add uncertainty to preparations. The tie will unfold over two legs, making this opening fixture crucial for establishing momentum.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Union Saint-Gilloise hold a 1.9-point power advantage over Bodø / Glimt.
  • Form: Both sides enter with zero form scores and no recent outing data.
  • Squad: Squad details remain limited for both Union Saint-Gilloise and Bodø / Glimt.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics are unavailable for either team in this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition metrics are not specified in available match data.
  • Set pieces: Set-piece analysis shows low confidence and proxy usage for both clubs.
  • xVariable: xG-related variables are unavailable due to missing underlying data.
  • Market: Union Saint-Gilloise 45% (Δ+0%) | Draw 25.3% (Δ+0%) | Bodø / Glimt 29.8% (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

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Union Saint-Gilloise D. Hubert
D. Hubert
VS
Bodø / Glimt K. Knutsen
K. Knutsen
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.25
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.25 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sporting CP Rank: 91 L
Sporting CP Rank: 91 W
Inter Rank: 93 W
Inter Rank: 93 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 1 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Union Saint-Gilloise
44.99%
Draw
25.26%
Away Bodø / Glimt
29.75%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
87.65
85.71
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Union Saint-Gilloise
Bodø / Glimt
Power Score
87.65
85.71
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
31
43

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.

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Union Saint-Gilloise — Opponent-weighted form score
Bodø / Glimt — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Union Saint-Gilloise Bodø / Glimt

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Union Saint-Gilloise USG Home
1 matches
Bodø / Glimt BOD Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
1
Draws
1
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-04T00:03:03+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 04, 2026, 06:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Champions League, Europe · 3rd Qualifying Round · Leg 1 of 2
Stadium
Stade Joseph Mariën
Capacity
50093
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Irfan Peljto
Senad Ibrišimbegović
Davor Beljo
Miloš Gigović

Squad

Referee : Irfan Peljto

Squad ▼

37
Kjell Scherpen
Kjell Scherpen Goalkeeper
1
Vic Chambaere
Vic Chambaere Goalkeeper
18
Giorgi Kavelashvili
Giorgi Kavelashvili Goalkeeper
26
Ross Sykes
Ross Sykes Defender
55
Nikki Havenaar
Nikki Havenaar Defender
5
Kevin Mac Allister
Kevin Mac Allister Defender
48
Fedde Leysen
Fedde Leysen Defender
27
Louis Patris
Louis Patris Defender
4
Nohim Chibani
Nohim Chibani Defender
3
Mamadou Thierno Barry
Mamadou Thierno Barry Defender
29
Massiré Sylla
Massiré Sylla Defender
17
Rob Schoofs
Rob Schoofs Midfielder
28
Darius Dumitru Olaru
Darius Dumitru Olaru Midfielder
8
Adem Zorgane
Adem Zorgane Midfielder
10
Anouar Ait El Hadj
Anouar Ait El Hadj Midfielder
22
Ousseynou Niang
Ousseynou Niang Midfielder
23
Besfort Zeneli
Besfort Zeneli Midfielder
6
Kamiel Van de Perre
Kamiel Van de Perre Midfielder
14
Ivan Pavlic
Ivan Pavlic Midfielder
25
Anan Khalaili
Anan Khalaili Midfielder
80
Ondrej Kricfalusi
Ondrej Kricfalusi Midfielder
30
Raul Alexander Florucz
Raul Alexander Florucz Attacker
9
Mateo Biondic
Mateo Biondic Attacker
—
Cristian Makate Bokoya
Cristian Makate Bokoya Attacker
12
Promise Akinpelu
Promise Akinpelu Attacker
11
Guilherme Henriques da Silva Carvalho
Guilherme Henriques da Silva Carvalho Attacker
7
Mohammed Gadafi Fuseini
Mohammed Gadafi Fuseini Attacker
13
Kevin José Rodríguez Cortéz
Kevin José Rodríguez Cortéz Attacker
38
Relebohile Mofokeng
Relebohile Mofokeng Attacker
20
Marc Giger
Marc Giger Attacker
21
Ilan Hurtevent
Ilan Hurtevent Attacker
Referee : Irfan Peljto

Squad ▼

12
Nikita Haikin
Nikita Haikin Goalkeeper
1
Julian Faye Lund
Julian Faye Lund Goalkeeper
45
Isak Sjong
Isak Sjong Goalkeeper
5
Haitam Aleesami
Haitam Aleesami Defender
6
Jostein Maurstad Gundersen
Jostein Maurstad Gundersen Defender
15
Fredrik André Bjørkan
Fredrik André Bjørkan Defender
4
Odin Bjørtuft
Odin Bjørtuft Defender
25
Isak Dybvik Määttä
Isak Dybvik Määttä Defender
20
Fredrik Sjøvold
Fredrik Sjøvold Defender
2
Villads Schmidt Nielsen
Villads Schmidt Nielsen Defender
14
Ulrik Saltnes
Ulrik Saltnes Midfielder
7
Patrick Berg
Patrick Berg Midfielder
19
Sondre Brunstad Fet
Sondre Brunstad Fet Midfielder
26
Håkon Evjen
Håkon Evjen Midfielder
—
Joshua Gaston Kitolano
Joshua Gaston Kitolano Midfielder
8
Sondre Auklend
Sondre Auklend Midfielder
22
Anders Ferslev Klynge
Anders Ferslev Klynge Midfielder
23
Magnus Riisnæs
Magnus Riisnæs Midfielder
21
Andreas Helmersen
Andreas Helmersen Attacker
10
Jens Petter Hauge
Jens Petter Hauge Attacker
17
Ola Brynhildsen
Ola Brynhildsen Attacker
9
Kasper Waarst Høgh
Kasper Waarst Høgh Attacker
94
August Mikkelsen
August Mikkelsen Attacker
11
Ole Didrik Blomberg
Ole Didrik Blomberg Attacker
24
Daniel Bassi
Daniel Bassi Attacker
77
Mikkel Bro Hansen
Mikkel Bro Hansen Attacker

CONCLUSION

Union Saint-Gilloise will look to capitalise on their slight structural edge and home support when they face Bodø / Glimt in this opening leg. With both teams lacking recent form indicators, the contest may hinge on organisation and individual quality rather than momentum. Limited efficiency and set-piece insights suggest a cautious approach could prevail early on. Bodø / Glimt must adapt quickly to the venue and establish control in midfield to create opportunities. The first leg offers a platform for either side to build an advantage ahead of the return fixture. Expect a measured encounter where discipline and tactical clarity will shape the outcome over ninety minutes.