- Both FC Bayern Munich and FK Bodo Glimt are in exceptional form across all competitions.
- Die Bayern are unbeaten in all competitions at home this season with 3 wins from 3 (W3, L0).
It’s a heavyweight clash at the Allianz
FC Bayern Munich (8 wins, 1 draw, 1 defeat from their last 10 in all competitions) have had an outstanding start to the season and they will come into Thursday's UEFA Champions League 2026-2027 opener against FK Bodo Glimt (9 wins, 1 draw from their last 10) as the absolute favourites to win.
Vincent Kompany has Bayern playing a high-line, possession-based 4-2-3-1 system that turns into an aggressive, counter-pressing machine when they win the ball back. With a plethora of world-class players at his disposal, Kompany's men can completely control the flow of the game and lock teams up in their own half, however, their high defensive line also lends itself to being caught on the counter attack.
And that's exactly where Glimt thrive. Kjetil Knutsen's side are a smooth 4-3-3 unit, who can overload the flanks, rotate the ball and create lightning-quick transition attacks. This promises to be a lively, end-to-end affair that could suit the Norwegians.
Glimt have the edge in form
Both sides have made an outstanding start to the campaign, but Glimt are on a hotter streak, winning each of their last 5 games. The visitors had a 5-0 thrashing of Fauske/Sprint in the cup last time out, but prior to that they beat Fredrikstad 2-1 in the league, so they'll have momentum coming into this encounter.
Die Bayern have also been in fantastic form, winning 4 and drawing 1 of their last 5, but they failed to score in their 0-0 draw at Schalke last weekend.
Back a Bayern win and both teams to score
With no recent history between these two sides, this encounter will be decided on form and the contrast in style. Our selection of both teams to score (1.6) is the safest play here, but the best value is in backing the favourites to come through in a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 goals at 1.14). Die Bayern are a much bigger club with a greater all-round quality, so they should win this, but we have Glimt down to get on the scoresheet and provide a serious test for Bayern. The visitors should also provide a good test for the hosts, so backing a Bayern win could be the smart play here.
