- Team form: Bodo Glimt are unbeaten in their last 10 competitive matches (Won 8, Drawn 2).
- Opponents' form: Union St.-Gilloise are in mixed to good form (Won 3, Drawn 1, Lost 1).
- History: The reverse fixture ended in a 3-3 draw.
An even matchup
Styles of play
This game will be a battle of styles as much as it will be a clash between two teams both very much in contention for qualification and looking to gain a European swagger. Kjetil Knutsen has overseen a Bodo Glimt revolution since his appointment in July 2022. His team are front-foot and high-tempo, pressing in numbers and moving forward in waves.
Managers and odds
They are the bookies' favourites at 1.87, with the draw at 3.99 and Union St.-Gilloise at 3.89.
David Hubert has been in charge of Union since October 2025 and his side are much more compact. They are a transition-based team with a real bite when they spring forward from a disciplined block.
The reverse meeting was a 3-3 tie and that result probably tells you everything you need to know about the gap between these two in UEFA Champions League Qualification 2026.
Bodo Glimt’s home surge
This is a different test and it will be interesting to see how Bodo move in the second-leg, but the hosts have some serious bite up front.
However, their recent form has been much improved and there is no player on the pitch with more of a eye for the goal than Raul Florucz.
- Bodo Glimt have been dominant at home across all competitions, winning all four games, conceding once and conceding just 0.25 goals per game.
- Odin Luraas Bjoertuft has 1 goal in 1 UEFA Champions League Qualification 2026 appearance thus far and he and the Norwegians will be very dangerous from the start.
- Union have been a little more variable on the road, winning none, drawing one and losing two of their last three.
- The Romanian is their main man and he has 2 goals in 1 UEFA Champions League Qualification 2026 game, but Union will need to remain compact to pull off a result.
Go for goals
We fancy this game to be just as thrilling as the return fixture, but with Bodo's home form, they will be the team more likely to squeeze through this one.
The home advantage certainly gives Bodo the edge and we'll take over 2.5 goals at 1.5 and Both Teams To Score – Yes at 1.47, a play which fits with the vibe of a shootout.
