Bodø/Glimt will have a 3-1 first-leg advantage to defend in Norway on August 25, as they bid to overcome NEC and reach the next stage of the Champions League.

Bodø Expected to Secure Spot in UCL League Phase

Kjetil Knutsen’s Bodø/Glimt were one of the surprise packages in last season’s Champions League, reaching the round of 16.

They have been faultless during the qualifying round, winning four of their recent five fixtures. They have also shown excellent attacking quality since returning to action after the World Cup, scoring eleven goals in their previous four.

Andreas Helmersen has been a standout performer, registering goals in his latest three appearances. Jostein Gundersen is the only player missing for the second leg due to injury.

Bodø/Glimt predicted lineup vs NEC (4-3-3): Khaikin; Sjovold, Bjortuft, Aleesami, Bjorkan; Fet, Berg, Auklend; Blomberg, Helmersen, Hauge

NEC Have Mountain to Climb in Bid to Keep UCL Dream Alive

Dick Schreuder’s NEC will be huge outsiders to reach the next round of the Champions League following last week’s 3-1 loss.

The Dutch team have now failed to win in three of their previous five fixtures. Defensive improvement will be required after being unable to keep clean sheets in their last four matches.

Tjaronn Chery will be crucial to any chance that they have of progression, as the forward has registered two goal involvements in as many appearances. Philippe Sandler, Yassin Moslih, and Sami Ouaissa will all be unavailable due to injury.

NEC predicted lineup vs Bodø/Glimt (3-4-2-1): Crettaz; Pereira, Storm, Fonville; Mor, Nejasmic, Lebreton, Bishoff; Chery, Tadic; Linssen

Bodø/Glimt vs NEC Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Bodø/Glimt
  • Odds: 1.525 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: 6US5C
  • Correct score prediction: Bodø/Glimt 2-0 NEC

Key stats:

  • Bodø/Glimt have won six of their latest seven fixtures.
  • The Norwegians have scored an impressive eleven goals in their previous four.
  • NEC have not won in four of their last six outings.

A home victory is the safe pick in the Champions League playoff round on Tuesday. Bodø have been in electric recent form, winning six of their latest seven, and scoring eleven goals in their previous four.

Their offensive players sparkled in last week’s first leg, scoring three times on the road in the Netherlands. NEC’s form has also been inconsistent since the World Cup, failing to win in four of their previous six, which includes defeats in two of their latest four.

Bodø/Glimt vs NEC Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Both Teams Not to Score
  • Odds: 2.73 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: 1J75C

Goals have been in short supply for NEC, as they couldn’t score more than once in three of their last five outings. They were also unable to find the net in two of their previous seven. Bodø have an excellent recent defensive record, keeping clean sheets in three of their last seven games.

They have also shown quality defensive ability, conceding more than once in just two of their fixtures over that period. Therefore, a win to nil for the hosts could be an interesting play, with BTTS-No being a value selection at 2.73.

Verdict: Bodø/Glimt (1.525) — Bodø/Glimt 2-0 NEC