Bodo/Glimt vs NEC Nijmegen Stats: Head-to-Head Record Before August 2026 Match

Bodo/Glimt and NEC Nijmegen meet at Aspmyra Stadion on 25 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs. This second-leg clash will decide which club advances toward the group stage, adding significant weight to every detail in the Bodo/Glimt vs NEC Nijmegen stats ahead of the tie.

With the tie being played under the high-pressure environment of Champions League qualification, both sides arrive with contrasting offensive profiles in this season’s competition. Bodo/Glimt have produced strong attacking numbers across their matches, while NEC Nijmegen have been more conservative, especially away from home. The stakes are clear: progression to the next phase of Europe’s elite competition and the financial and sporting rewards that come with it.

Head-to-head record

The head-to-head record between Bodo/Glimt and NEC Nijmegen in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs is currently based on a single completed meeting.

• Previous meetings: 1
• Bodo/Glimt wins: 1
• Draws: 0
• NEC Nijmegen wins: 0

Bodo/Glimt vs NEC Nijmegen Timeline & Historical Context

The Bodo/Glimt vs NEC Nijmegen timeline in European competition begins with their first recorded encounter on 19 August 2026 in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs. Played at Stadion de Goffert in Nijmegen, that match set the initial tone for this emerging matchup between Norwegian and Dutch opposition on the continental stage.

On 19 August 2026, in the Play-offs round of the UEFA Champions League, NEC Nijmegen hosted Bodo/Glimt. The Norwegian side established a strong early advantage, leading 2-0 at half-time. The game finished NEC Nijmegen 1-3 Bodo/Glimt, giving Bodo/Glimt a two-goal cushion in the tie and an important away win in a high-stakes qualifying round.

With only that first leg on record, the rivalry’s historical depth is limited, but the pattern so far is clear: Bodo/Glimt have taken control of the matchup, both in result and goal margin. As the second leg approaches in Norway, the Bodo/Glimt vs NEC Nijmegen timeline is still in its early stages, but the existing evidence shows Bodo/Glimt holding the upper hand heading into the decisive fixture.

Bodo/Glimt vs NEC Nijmegen Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Bodo/Glimt vs NEC Nijmegen stats from their direct meetings highlight a clear advantage for the Norwegian side after the first leg.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Bodo/Glimt 3 - 1 NEC Nijmegen
• Average Goals per Match: Bodo/Glimt 3.00 vs NEC Nijmegen 1.00

Venue Split Performance:

• At Stadion de Goffert: 1 match played here — NEC Nijmegen won 0 (as home side), Bodo/Glimt won 1 (as away side), 0 draws

Bodo/Glimt vs NEC Nijmegen Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Bodo/Glimt vs NEC Nijmegen last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 19 August 2026: NEC Nijmegen 1-3 Bodo/Glimt (Half-time: 0-2) – UEFA Champions League, Play-offs

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Bodo/Glimt Matches Results and Stats

For Bodo/Glimt, the available numbers come from their UEFA Champions League campaign season to date. Across 3 matches, they have been consistently strong in attack, scoring 9 goals with an average of 3.0 goals per game and failing to score in none of their fixtures. Defensively, they have conceded 6 goals, averaging 2.0 against per match, which points to open, high-scoring contests rather than tight defensive battles.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 1, Lose 0

Last 5 NEC Nijmegen Matches Results and Stats

NEC Nijmegen’s season to date in the UEFA Champions League shows a more balanced but less prolific profile. Over 3 matches, they have scored 3 goals in total, averaging 1.0 goal per game, with one clean sheet and one match in which they failed to score. They have conceded 4 goals overall, an average of 1.3 per match, with their home fixtures being more eventful than their single away outing, where they have yet to score or concede.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 1, Lose 1

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical standpoint, Bodo/Glimt enter the second leg with clear advantages. The head-to-head record stands at one win from one match, with a 3-1 aggregate lead in goals and a convincing away victory already achieved at Stadion de Goffert. Their season-to-date attacking output in the UEFA Champions League — 9 goals in 3 matches and an average of 3.0 goals per game — reinforces the impression of a side capable of creating and converting chances consistently.

NEC Nijmegen, by contrast, face an uphill task. They trail in both the Bodo/Glimt vs NEC Nijmegen stats and the tie itself, and their attacking average of 1.0 goal per match, combined with a modest total of 3 goals scored in the competition, suggests they must significantly raise their offensive level to overturn the deficit at Aspmyra Stadion. Defensively they have not been overrun, but conceding 4 goals in 3 games and 3 in one home match against Bodo/Glimt underlines the challenge they face.

Overall, the limited but telling head-to-head history, combined with season-to-date form, points to Bodo/Glimt holding the statistical edge ahead of this UEFA Champions League Play-offs second leg, while NEC Nijmegen must deliver a standout away performance to rebalance the matchup.

Bodo/Glimt vs NEC Nijmegen H2H Statistics updated on 20 August 2026.