NEC Nijmegen vs Bodoe/Glimt Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions League
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Dutch underdogs NEC Nijmegen host Norwegian giants Bodo/Glimt in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League playoff this Wednesday. The two are battling for one of the seven slots available in the league phase of the competition. Six wins in eight in Europe have our prediction leaning towards a Bodø/Glimt win.
The Dutch side is marking a first attempt in the Champions League and looks to go all the way to the main draw. This is also only their fifth season in Europe, having had the first in 2009, which comes after finishing third in the Eredivisie.
To book this slot, NEC saw off Olympiacos 2-1 on aggregate. The hosts had their domestic league game postponed, aiding in their preparations.
Bodø/Glimt will go into this encounter as clear favorites, based on their recent history in Europe. The Norwegians are on their fifth Champions League campaign, having made their debut in 2021.
In each of the past five years, they have made it to the knockouts in Europe. Last season they made their debut in the UCL league phase and claimed key wins against Manchester City, Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid.
To get here, Bodø/Glimt edged Belgium’s Royale Union SG 6-5 on aggregate. It is not just their continental form that lifts them; Bodø/Glimt have also scored 2+ in nine of the last 10 matches in Europe.
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NEC Nijmegen v Bodoe/Glimt Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.7 | 3.75 | 2.35 |
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2.99 | 3.83 | 2.19 |
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2.99 | 3.82 | 2.19 |
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2.99 | 3.82 | 2.19 |
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2.55 | 3.6 | 2.2 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between NEC Nijmegen and Bodoe/Glimt?
Our prediction for the NEC Nijmegen vs Bodoe/Glimt match is: Bodø/Glimt wins.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 19/08/2026 between NEC Nijmegen and Bodoe/Glimt in Champions League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 21.22% for a win of NEC Nijmegen against Bodoe/Glimt with odds of 2.99 at 1xbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between NEC Nijmegen vs Bodoe/Glimt is 18.89% with odds of 3.95 at Tonybet.
- Our prediction model gives a 59.88% chance ⭐ for a win of Bodoe/Glimt vs NEC Nijmegen with odds of 2.35 at Stake.
NEC Nijmegen - Bodoe/Glimt Prediction and Best Odds:
| NEC Nijmegen Bodoe/Glimt Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Bodoe/Glimt wins | 59.88% | 2.35 at Stake |
| Over 2.5 goals | 79.21% | 1.44 at Bet365 |
| Both Team To Score | 64.29% | |
| Half-time / Full-time: Bodoe/Glimt/Bodoe/Glimt | 26.69% | 3.75 at Betsson |
NEC Nijmegen vs Bodoe/Glimt Form
NEC Nijmegen and Bodoe/Glimt Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Aug 2026 - Eredivisie
11 Aug 2026 - Champions League
8 Aug 2026 - Eredivisie
4 Aug 2026 - Champions League
31 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
25 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Aug 2026 - Champions League
8 Aug 2026 - Eredivisie
31 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
25 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
18 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
8 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Aug 2026 - Eredivisie
4 Aug 2026 - Champions League
11 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
1 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
10 May 2026 - Eredivisie
25 Apr 2026 - Eredivisie
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Aug 2026 - Champions League
8 Aug 2026 - Eliteserien
4 Aug 2026 - Champions League
31 Jul 2026 - Eliteserien
26 Jul 2026 - Eliteserien
22 Jul 2026 - Eliteserien
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Aug 2026 - Champions League
31 Jul 2026 - Eliteserien
22 Jul 2026 - Eliteserien
17 Jul 2026 - Eliteserien
24 May 2026 - Eliteserien
16 May 2026 - Eliteserien
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
8 Aug 2026 - Eliteserien
4 Aug 2026 - Champions League
26 Jul 2026 - Eliteserien
12 Jul 2026 - Eliteserien
28 Jun 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
29 May 2026 - Eliteserien
NEC Nijmegen against Bodoe/Glimt Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Substitutes
N. Polster
DefenderT. Ouwejan
A. Kabar
B. Nuytinck
G. Bras
MidfielderI. Hansen-Aaroen
J. Monteiro
W. Willumsson
K. Kers
V. Van Crooij
A. Tahaui
K. Sierhuis
J. Lund
M. Andersen
DefenderI. Maatta
V. Nielsen
J. Kitolano
O. Brynhildsen
D. Bassi
J. Mvuka
U. Saltnes
K. Solhaug
ForwardH. Chooly
Missing players
P. Schuurs
NEC Nijmegen - Bodoe/Glimt Key Points
- Bodø/Glimt have six wins in the last 10 matches in Europe.
- Bodø/Glimt are unbeaten in 13 matches, having won 11 times.
- In their last five games in Europe, Bodo/Glimt lost just once, winning two.
- NEC have won the first leg just once in their last seven ties in Europe, losing three.
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Our NEC Nijmegen vs Bodoe/Glimt Prediction
Bodø/Glimt lit up last season’s Champions League and have already shown signs of another possible entertaining run. The Norwegians are carrying a 13 – game unbeaten run and looking to better their record of just two wins in eight meetings with Dutch opposition.
NEC, on their part, will seek inspiration from being unbeaten in two previous meetings with Norwegian sides. However, Bodø/Glimt presents a different kind of challenge, in their form and attacking threat. Our prediction for NEC Nijmegen v Bodø/Glimt is that Bodø/Glimt wins.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis NEC Nijmegen Bodoe/Glimt
| NEC Nijmegen vs Bodoe/Glimt | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
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| NEC Nijmegen wins | 2.4 | 2.99 | +24.6% |
| Draw | 3.5 | 3.95 | +12.9% |
| Bodoe/Glimt wins | 2.9 | 2.35 | -19.0% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Bodoe/Glimt is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 19.0% since opening
- The probability of this result was 34.5% and is now 42.6% (8.1%)
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