NEC Nijmegen vs Bodo/Glimt

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UEFA Champions League · Aug 19, 2026 · 19:00

Final score: NEC Nijmegen 1–3 Bodo/Glimt

Match preview

The UEFA Champions League qualifier between NEC Nijmegen and Bodo/Glimt on August 19, 2026, promises an intriguing clash of styles and recent trajectories. NEC, with a domestic record of 15 wins, 11 draws, and 7 losses, alongside 75 goals scored, demonstrates attacking prowess, though their 52 goals conceded highlight defensive vulnerabilities. Their recent form, a win, three draws, and a loss from their last five outings, suggests a side capable of grinding out results but perhaps lacking a decisive edge.

Bodo/Glimt, meanwhile, arrive with a more compact, albeit shorter, season record of 4 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, scoring 14 and conceding 7. Their recent form is sharper, with three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five, indicating a team in good rhythm. Key narratives will revolve around whether NEC's domestic goal-scoring touch can translate to European success against a defensively sound Bodo/Glimt, whose 57% win rate underscores their current confidence. Watch for NEC's ability to break down a resilient Bodo/Glimt defence, while the Norwegian side will look to exploit any defensive lapses from the hosts.

Standings

Bodo/Glimt: #8 · 0 Pts · 0 P (0W 0D 0L)

Recent form

NEC Nijmegen

W Aug 11, 2026: NEC Nijmegen 2–1 Olympiakos Piraeus
D Aug 4, 2026: Olympiakos Piraeus 0–0 NEC Nijmegen

Bodo/Glimt

W Aug 11, 2026: Bodo/Glimt 3–2 Union St. Gilloise
D Aug 4, 2026: Union St. Gilloise 3–3 Bodo/Glimt

Head-to-head

2026-08-19T19:00:00+00:00: NEC Nijmegen – Bodo/Glimt

Lineups

NEC Nijmegen (Formation: 3-4-2-1)

1. G. Crettaz, 2. B. Pereira, 21. T. Storm, 24. D. Fonville, 19. A. Tahaui, 6. D. Nejasmic, 35. J. Monteiro, 99. C. Bischoff, 9. T. Chery, 10. D. Tadic, 30. B. Linssen

Bodo/Glimt (Formation: 4-3-3)

12. N. Haikin, 20. F. Sjovold, 4. O. L. Bjortuft, 6. J. Gundersen, 15. F. Bjorkan, 8. S. Auklend, 7. P. Berg, 19. S. Fet, 11. O. Blomberg, 17. O. Brynhildsen, 10. J. Hauge

Match events

25' Goal Normal Goal — S. Fet (Bodo/Glimt) (assists: J. Hauge)
43' Card Yellow Card — T. Storm (NEC Nijmegen)
44' Goal Penalty — A. Helmersen (Bodo/Glimt)
50' Goal Normal Goal — H. Aleesami (Bodo/Glimt) (assists: P. Berg)
59' subst Substitution 1 — J. Hauge (Bodo/Glimt) (assists: O. Brynhildsen)
64' Card Yellow Card — O. Brynhildsen (Bodo/Glimt)
68' subst Substitution 1 — B. Pereira (NEC Nijmegen) (assists: K. Sierhuis)
68' subst Substitution 2 — B. Linssen (NEC Nijmegen) (assists: J. Monteiro)
68' subst Substitution 3 — E. Mor (NEC Nijmegen) (assists: A. Tahaui)
77' subst Substitution 2 — F. Bjorkan (Bodo/Glimt) (assists: I. Maatta)
77' subst Substitution 3 — O. Blomberg (Bodo/Glimt) (assists: J. Kitolano)
82' subst Substitution 4 — D. Fonville (NEC Nijmegen) (assists: A. Kabar)
82' subst Substitution 5 — T. Chery (NEC Nijmegen) (assists: G. Bras)
85' Goal Normal Goal — C. Bischoff (NEC Nijmegen) (assists: D. Tadic)
90'+2 Card Yellow Card — J. Monteiro (NEC Nijmegen)
90'+3 subst Substitution 4 — S. Fet (Bodo/Glimt) (assists: V. Nielsen)
90'+3 subst Substitution 5 — S. Auklend (Bodo/Glimt) (assists: J. Mvuka Mugisha)