Bodo/Glimt Eye Champions League Edge Against NEC

UEFA Champions League  -  NEC Nijmegen VS Bodo Glimt
Match Time:20-08-2026 03:00 Thursday (GMT+8)
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Bodo/Glimt begin their Champions League playoff campaign on Wednesday with a first-leg trip to Dutch side NEC in Nijmegen. Both teams advanced from the previous round and will battle for one of the remaining places in the league phase.

Team Analysis:

NEC are preparing for their first Champions League campaign after a remarkable third-place Eredivisie finish and a dramatic extra-time victory over Olympiacos. Bodo/Glimt bring far more European experience and strong momentum, having won six straight league games and edged Union Saint-Gilloise in another thrilling qualifier.

Player Situation:

NEC will be without several injured players, while experienced midfielders Dusan Tadic and Tjaronn Chery are expected to lead the attack alongside Bryan Linssen. Bodo/Glimt will rely on in-form striker Andreas Helmersen and captain Patrick Berg, although Hakon Evjen remains sidelined with a knee injury.

Result Prediction:

NEC will be without several injured players, while experienced midfielders Dusan Tadic and Tjaronn Chery are expected to lead the attack alongside Bryan Linssen. Bodo/Glimt will rely on in-form striker Andreas Helmersen and captain Patrick Berg, although Hakon Evjen remains sidelined with a knee injury.

Predicted Result: NEC 1-2 Bodo/Glimt.