NEC Nijmegen
Football Champions League Stadion De Goffert Wed 19 Aug 15:00
FK Bodo/Glimt
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NEC Nijmegen vs Bodo/Glimt Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Bodo/Glimt To Win @ +125

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Bodo/Glimt Look a Great Bet to Win

Bodo/Glimt look a good wager to defeat NEC on the Full-Time Result market. You can secure odds of +125 that the visitors bag a win and this looks like a value proposition based on the information available.

Read our complete NEC vs Bodo/Glimt betting preview for the full analysis behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

NEC Nijmegen vs Bodo/Glimt Preview

Dutch Eredivisie outfit NEC Nijmegen host Norwegian Eliteserien side Bodo/Glimt in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League play-off tie at Stadion De Goffert, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Wednesday 19 August.

NEC Nijmegen have started the new Eredivisie season with one win and one defeat from their opening two matches. Most recently, they claimed an impressive 4-1 victory away to Willem II at Koning Willem II Stadion. NEC enjoyed 68% possession and registered ten shots on target, with Adam Tahaui, Tjaronn Chery, Bryan Linssen and Kaj Sierhuis all finding the net.

In the Champions League third qualifying round, NEC claimed a 2-1 aggregate victory over Olympiacos. They won the second leg 2-1 after extra time at home, with the score level at 1-1 after 90 minutes.

Norwegian Eliteserien leaders Bodo/Glimt were victorious in their most recent Champions League qualifier, beating Union Saint-Gilloise 3-2 after extra time at Aspmyra Stadion to secure a 6-5 aggregate win. The score was 2-2 after 90 minutes. Kjetil Knutsen's side enjoyed 70% possession and registered seven shots on target, with Ole Blomberg, Jens Petter Hauge and Andreas Helmersen on the scoresheet.

Eredivisie G W D L GF GA GD GD P
10 NEC Nijmegen logo NEC Nijmegen 2 1 0 1 5 3 2 5:3 3
Eliteserien G W D L GF GA GD GD P
1 Bodo/Glimt logo Bodo/Glimt 17 13 2 2 43 12 31 43:12 41
NEC Nijmegen – Last 10 League & Champions League qualifying Games

4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 6.1 shots on goal and 19.6 attempts. NEC have had 58.3% possession and 6.6 corners per game. On average, Dick Schreuder's team have conceded 1.0 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 9.3 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 2.8 corners.

Players to Watch

Top scorer Bryan Linssen has found the net 4 times, with Tjaronn Chery, Kaj Sierhuis and Noe Lebreton getting 2 each. Sami Ouaissa is the leading assists maker with 3, while goalie Gonzalo Crettaz has 2 clean sheets.

Bodo/Glimt – Last 10 League & Champions League qualifying Games

Bodo/Glimt have 8 victories and 2 draws, averaging 5.9 shots on goal, 15.0 attempts and 2.6 goals. The Gleam average 61.8% possession, 7.2 corners awarded and 2.8 corners against, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 8.1 attempts and 1.8 shots on goal.

Players to Watch

Andreas Helmersen and Ole Blomberg top the team’s scoring charts on 5 goals, with Jens Petter Hauge on 3. Sondre Auklend has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games.

Main Match Prediction

It’s hard to resist the chance to wager Bodo/Glimt on the basis that they’re +125 to record a Champions League play-off win. We’ll go for this bet confidently considering that the latest information suggest that a victory is on the cards.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

  • Bodo/Glimt have won 4 of their last 5 games.
  • Bodo/Glimt have won 8 of their last 10 games.
  • Bodo/Glimt have won 2 consecutive games.

The Champions League qualifying experts at Sportsgambler.com have a strong handle when it comes to injuries and suspensions. The recent form also helps to shape our football predictions, with this being cross-referenced with the latest numbers.

Bodo/Glimt to Win Probability

The best football betting sites make it a 44.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 50%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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One way of banking a bigger price for the Bodo/Glimt triumphing is by taking them on the Double Result market. This requires them to be in front at half-time and when the game has finished.

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Correct Score Prediction

NEC NEC logo 0 - 1 Bodo/Glimt logo Bodo/Glimt

There’s the option to wager on Bodo/Glimt to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Odds of +850 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bryan Linssen Over 0.5 Shots On Target -167 BetMGM logo

Bryan Linssen (NEC) has had a minimum of one shot on goal in eight straight home games. We recommend backing the -167 that he is able to cover the line, with this Shots on Target wager hopefully providing a return.

Latest Bryan Linssen Player Prop Odds

Ole Didrik Blomberg to Score +225 BetMGM logo

Ole Didrik Blomberg (Bodo/Glimt) has scored three goals in his past five games. We’re content to land the +225 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.

Latest Ole Didrik Blomberg Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

NEC Under 5.5 Corners -119 BetMGM logo

NEC Nijmegen have failed to cover the 5.5 corners line in two straight matches, while the previous 10 Bodo/Glimt games have seen them concede an average of 2.80 corners. For Team Corners, we’re expecting NEC to fall short and you can land odds of -119.

Champions League & League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
NEC Logo NEC
Total
9.40 6.60 2.80
Home
10.40 7.80 2.60
Away
9.20 4.90 4.30
Bodo/Glimt Logo Bodo/Glimt
Total
10.00 7.20 2.80
Home
11.30 9.40 1.90
Away
8.70 5.30 3.40
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Bodo/Glimt +125
Both Team To Score No +175
Shots On Target Bryan Linssen Over 0.5 -167

A bet builder can provide entertainment and we’ve got Bodo/Glimt on the Full-Time Result, BTTS No and Bryan Linssen (NEC) to have a minimum of one shot on target.

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NEC Nijmegen vs Bodo/Glimt Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Close Game in the Eyes of the Betting Sites

The bookmakers have Bodo/Glimt as +125 favourites for this Champions League play-off encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 44% likely to triumph. If you want to wager on the underdog, NEC Nijmegen have been priced up at +175.

If you think that Bodo/Glimt are able to beat NEC, then the -104 could be the option for you on the Asian Handicap -0.25. Built into this bet is the half stake refund should the scoreline end level.

The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -263 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

All of the Champions League qualifying games see the top betting sites go to town with their service. Bettors can find the best approach from the hundreds of markets which are presented to them each time.

Kaj Sierhuis Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Kaj Sierhuis is available at +170 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favourite is now priced at odds of +525 to find the net first.

Player Goals
Kaj Sierhuis (NEC)
First
+525
Anytime
+170
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Jens Petter Hauge (Bodo/Glimt)
First
+575
Anytime
+180
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Bryan Linssen (NEC)
First
+575
Anytime
+185
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Player Shots On Target
Kaj Sierhuis (NEC)
Over 0.5
-200
Under 0.5
-
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Bryan Linssen (NEC)
Over 0.5
-167
Under 0.5
-
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Jens Petter Hauge (Bodo/Glimt)
Over 0.5
-167
Under 0.5
-
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Team Stats

Latest Champions League qualifying and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

NEC Nijmegen logo NEC Nijmegen Stats
Bodo/Glimt logo Bodo/Glimt Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 8 wins and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession

NEC Nijmegen vs Bodo/Glimt Lineups & Team News

Avoid surprises — review the NEC Nijmegen vs Bodo/Glimt team news before you bet. Stay up to date with the confirmed Champions League qualifying lineups and the latest on player injuries.

Previous NEC Nijmegen Lineups

15 Aug Eredivisie
Willem II 1-4 NEC Nijmegen
11 Aug Champions League
NEC Nijmegen 2-1 Olympiacos
08 Aug Eredivisie
NEC Nijmegen 1-2 Telstar
04 Aug Champions League
Olympiacos 0-0 NEC Nijmegen
17 May Eredivisie
NEC Nijmegen 2-1 Go Ahead E.
10 May Eredivisie
Groningen 2-1 NEC Nijmegen

Previous Bodo/Glimt Lineups

11 Aug Champions League
Bodo/Glimt 3-2 Union S-G
08 Aug Eliteserien
Valerenga 1-2 Bodo/Glimt
04 Aug Champions League
Union S-G 3-3 Bodo/Glimt
31 Jul Eliteserien
Bodo/Glimt 4-0 Lillestrom
26 Jul Eliteserien
Sandefjord 0-3 Bodo/Glimt
22 Jul Eliteserien
Bodo/Glimt 3-0 HamKam
Team Squads

NEC Nijmegen Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Dick Schreuder

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Noe Lebreton 20 M 2 195 2 0 0 0 0 0
Darko Nejasmic 6 M 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Tjaronn Chery 9 M 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Deveron Fonville 24 D 2 180 2 0 0 0 1 0
Gonzalo Crettaz 1 G 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0

Bodo/Glimt Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Kjetil Knutsen

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Sondre Brunstad Fet 19 M 2 192 2 0 0 0 1 0
Nikita Haikin 12 G 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Fredrik Sjoevold 20 D 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Patrick Berg 7 M 2 180 2 0 1 1 0 0
Ole Blomberg 11 M 2 180 2 0 2 0 0 0
Netherlands FlagEredivisie Table
Eredivisie Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 AZ Alkmaar 2 2 0 0 6:1 6
2 Groningen 2 2 0 0 6:2 6
3 Go Ahead E. 2 1 1 0 6:3 4
4 Fortuna Sittard 2 1 1 0 5:3 4
5 Ajax 2 1 1 0 4:2 4
6 PSV 2 1 1 0 4:3 4
7 Feyenoord 2 1 1 0 3:2 4
8 SC Heerenveen 2 1 1 0 3:2 4
9 Excelsior 2 1 0 1 5:2 3
10 NEC Nijmegen 2 1 0 1 5:3 3
11 Twente 2 1 0 1 3:2 3
12 Sp. Rotterdam 2 1 0 1 3:2 3
13 Telstar 2 1 0 1 3:4 3
14 Utrecht 2 0 0 2 2:6 0
15 PEC Zwolle 2 0 0 2 1:5 0
16 Den Haag 2 0 0 2 1:6 0
17 Willem II 2 0 0 2 2:8 0
18 Cambuur 2 0 0 2 1:7 0
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Go Ahead E. 1 1 0 0 4:1 3
2 Fortuna Sittard 1 1 0 0 3:1 3
3 Twente 1 1 0 0 3:1 3
4 AZ Alkmaar 1 1 0 0 2:0 3
5 Groningen 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
6 SC Heerenveen 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
7 Ajax 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
8 PSV 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
9 Feyenoord 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
10 Excelsior 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
11 NEC Nijmegen 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
12 Sp. Rotterdam 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
13 Telstar 1 0 0 1 1:3 0
14 PEC Zwolle 1 0 0 1 0:2 0
15 Utrecht 1 0 0 1 1:4 0
16 Den Haag 1 0 0 1 1:4 0
17 Willem II 1 0 0 1 1:4 0
18 Cambuur 1 0 0 1 0:4 0
Norway FlagEliteserien Table
Eliteserien Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Bodo/Glimt 17 13 2 2 43:12 41
2 Viking 17 13 1 3 40:17 40
3 Tromso 17 10 4 3 34:20 34
4 Molde 17 8 3 6 32:26 27
5 Lillestrom 17 8 2 7 23:21 26
6 Brann 17 8 1 8 36:27 25
7 Rosenborg 17 7 3 7 25:22 24
8 Fredrikstad 17 7 2 8 18:27 23
9 Sarpsborg 08 17 6 4 7 20:23 22
10 HamKam 17 6 4 7 24:30 22
11 Valerenga 17 6 3 8 28:34 21
12 KFUM 17 5 4 8 19:27 19
13 Sandefjord 17 5 3 9 15:23 18
14 Kristiansund 17 4 3 10 15:27 15
15 Aalesund 17 2 9 6 27:41 15
16 Start 17 2 4 11 16:38 10
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Bodo/Glimt 8 7 0 1 24:2 21
2 Viking 7 7 0 0 25:8 21
3 Tromso 9 6 2 1 18:7 20
4 Molde 9 6 1 2 21:11 19
5 Rosenborg 9 5 2 2 18:10 17
6 Fredrikstad 8 5 1 2 11:8 16
7 HamKam 8 5 1 2 14:12 16
8 Brann 9 5 0 4 17:13 15
9 Sarpsborg 08 8 4 2 2 9:7 14
10 KFUM 10 4 2 4 11:12 14
11 Valerenga 9 4 1 4 16:14 13
12 Lillestrom 8 4 0 4 14:11 12
13 Kristiansund 8 3 2 3 10:11 11
14 Sandefjord 8 2 3 3 6:9 9
15 Aalesund 10 1 6 3 20:26 9
16 Start 8 1 3 4 6:14 6

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