Match Information
Match Overview
Bodo/Glimt host Union St. Gilloise at Aspmyra Stadion in the 3rd Qualifying Round of the UEFA Champions League, with this second leg following directly from a 3-3 draw between the two sides on August 4, 2026. That first-leg result, played at Union St. Gilloise's ground, leaves the tie finely balanced heading into the return fixture, though the exact aggregate implications depend on which leg carried home or away goals significance under current competition rules — what is clear is that both sides scored freely and neither could find a defensive foothold on the night.
The aggregate picture is the dominant storyline here. A 3-3 draw in the first leg means Bodo/Glimt will need a positive result at home to progress, while Union St. Gilloise can also advance depending on how the scoring finishes. Given both teams found the net three times in the opening encounter, there is little to suggest either defense has settled, and the tactical approach at Aspmyra Stadion will likely hinge on whether Kjetil Knutsen's side pushes for an early goal or manages the game more cautiously.
Form heading into this leg tells contrasting stories. Bodo/Glimt arrive unbeaten across their last four domestic Eliteserien matches prior to the first leg, including a 4-0 win over Lillestrom on July 31 and a 3-0 away win at Sandefjord on July 26, suggesting rhythm and attacking sharpness domestically. Union St. Gilloise's build-up has been shaped more by exhibition and cup fixtures, including a 1-1 draw with Club Brugge KV in the Super Cup Final on July 31 and a heavy 7-3 defeat to PSV Eindhoven on July 18 in a friendly, results that offer less reliable form indicators given their non-competitive nature.
Neither club reports any injury absences, meaning David Hubert and Knutsen should both have full squads to select from, adding further weight to tactical selection as the deciding factor in this tie.
Predicted Lineups
Bodo/Glimt
N. Haikin; F. Sjovold, O. L. Bjortuft, J. Gundersen, F. Bjorkan; S. Auklend, P. Berg, S. Fet; O. Blomberg, O. Brynhildsen, J. Hauge
Union St. Gilloise
V. Chambaere; K. Mac Allister, M. Sylla, R. Sykes; A. Khalaili, K. Van De Perre, R. Schoofs, Guilherme Smith, D. Olaru; R. Florucz, M. Fuseini
Team Form Analysis
Bodo/Glimt
Bodo/Glimt Form Analysis
Bodo/Glimt's domestic form has been consistently strong, with wins in each of their last four Eliteserien matches before the Champions League first leg: a 4-0 home victory over Lillestrom on July 31, a 3-0 away win at Sandefjord on July 26, a 3-0 home win against Ham-Kam on July 22, and a narrower 1-0 home success over Fredrikstad on July 17. This run shows an attack capable of scoring freely against domestic opposition, netting eleven goals across those four Eliteserien fixtures while conceding none. However, the 3-3 draw away to Union St. Gilloise on August 4 in the Champions League interrupted that defensive record, with Bodo/Glimt conceding three goals in a single European fixture for the first time in this run. The result suggests that while their attacking output remains reliable regardless of opponent, their defensive solidity against continental opposition has been tested more severely than in league play.
Union St. Gilloise
Union St. Gilloise Form Analysis
Union St. Gilloise's recent matches have been dominated by non-domestic-league fixtures, making form assessment less straightforward. Their run includes a 3-3 draw away to Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League on August 4, a 1-1 draw with Club Brugge KV in the Super Cup Final on July 31, and two Club Friendly wins — 2-1 over Lille on July 25 and 4-0 over Patro Eisden on July 24. A notable outlier is the 7-3 defeat away to PSV Eindhoven on July 18, also a friendly. Across these five fixtures, Union St. Gilloise have scored in every match, netting 13 goals total, indicating consistent attacking output regardless of opponent or context. Defensively, the picture is more mixed, having conceded multiple goals in three of their last five outings, including three against Bodo/Glimt and seven against PSV Eindhoven. The friendly and cup nature of most of these fixtures means they offer attacking rhythm indicators more than a reliable measure of competitive sharpness.
Head-to-Head
Bodo/Glimt
Union St. Gilloise
Recent Meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | Union St. Gilloise | 3 - 3 | Bodo/Glimt |
| 2024-10-03 | Union St. Gilloise | 0 - 0 | Bodo/Glimt |
Memorable Matches
The head-to-head record between these sides is limited to two meetings. The most recent, on August 4, 2026, produced a thrilling 3-3 draw in the Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round first leg, with both teams trading goals throughout in a high-scoring European encounter that set up a compelling second leg at Aspmyra Stadion. Their only previous meeting, on October 3, 2024, was a much tighter affair, ending 0-0 — a stark contrast in style that shows how differently these two matches unfolded despite featuring the same two clubs. Together, the pair of results highlight the unpredictable nature of this fixture, swinging from a goalless stalemate to an attacking six-goal thriller.
Venue Factor
Aspmyra Stadion provides Bodo/Glimt with home advantage for this decisive second leg, a factor that could prove significant given the tightness of the tie following the 3-3 first-leg draw. Union St. Gilloise will be making the trip north having already faced Bodo/Glimt once this tie, giving both squads familiarity with each other's approach ahead of the return fixture. The atmosphere at Aspm
Injury Concerns
Bodo/Glimt
Union St. Gilloise
No injuries reported
