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Bodo/Glimt vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction, Tips & Odds

Bodo/Glimt vs NEC Nijmegen

UEFA Champions LeaguePlay-offs
Bodo/Glimt
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VS
Aspmyra Stadion
NEC Nijmegen
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★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.48
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.42 (implied 70.3%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 72.8% probability (an expert ratio of 1.37). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (72.8% vs 70.3%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Bodo/Glimt to win against NEC Nijmegen, predicting a scoreline of 2-0. Bodo/Glimt has shown excellent form recently, with four wins and one draw in their last five matches. This strong performance indicates their ability to control games and convert chances effectively, which will be crucial in a knockout scenario like this. On the other hand, NEC Nijmegen has struggled in their recent fixtures, recording just one win, one draw, and three losses in their last five matches. Such inconsistency could hinder their chances against a well-organised side like Bodo/Glimt. Their current form suggests difficulties in both attack and defence, which could be exploited by the home team. The model gives Bodo/Glimt a high win probability, reflecting their current trajectory and the contrasting form of NEC Nijmegen. However, a potential caveat is that if NEC can find a way to disrupt Bodo/Glimt's rhythm or if they manage to score first, the dynamics of the match could shift dramatically. The full methodology behind this prediction is available in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, developed by The Daily Punt Analysis Team, which employs an in-house model assessing fixtures through expected goals and actual results across the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Bodo/Glimt Win61%1.51
Draw18%4.67
NEC Nijmegen Win21%5.13
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.4266.0%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.3369.7%

Combined goal output is high (4.6 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Bodo/Glimt 2-1 NEC Nijmegen
7.9212.8%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 12.8% probability.

Asian Handicap
Bodo/Glimt -1.5
2.2041%

Bodo/Glimt have been the stronger side, winning 76% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
2-1
7.92
12.8%
1-1
9.24
11.0%
3-1
9.58
10.6%
2-0
10.08
10.1%
1-0
11.55
8.9%
2-2
11.62
8.8%

Our model projects a 2-1 Bodo/Glimt win as the most likely scoreline at 12.8% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Bodo/Glimt
-0.0
1.20
NEC Nijmegen
+0.0
4.03
Bodo/Glimt
-0.5
1.50
NEC Nijmegen
+0.5
4.85
Bodo/Glimt
-1.5
2.20
NEC Nijmegen
+1.5
10.50

Lines averaged across 5 bookmakers. Bodo/Glimt are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Bodo/Glimt vs NEC Nijmegen
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.594.304.801.452.701.482.45
Marathonbet
1.504.805.101.283.121.402.68
Betfair
1.444.505.501.303.401.402.75
Pinnacle
1.534.755.071.333.23
SBO
1.434.244.70
William Hill
1.504.505.001.402.70
Bet365
1.504.504.751.333.251.442.62
1xBet
1.575.015.321.283.121.402.73
Unibet
1.465.205.401.283.201.412.60
888Sport
1.504.505.001.333.101.402.70
Betano
1.534.755.301.353.201.442.67
Superbet
1.524.905.201.353.251.472.62
BetVictor
1.504.805.501.342.911.402.70

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
95%
Over 1.5 Goals
86.5%
Over 2.5 Goals
69.7%
Over 3.5 Goals
50.5%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XBodo/Glimt or Draw
79%1.15
12Bodo/Glimt or NEC Nijmegen
82%1.16
X2Draw or NEC Nijmegen
39%2.47

Head to Head

Last 1 Meetings (evenly matched 0-0)
0 Bodo/Glimt1 Draw0 NEC Nijmegen
19 Aug
NEC Nijmegen
0-0
Bodo/Glimt
UEFA Champions League

The head-to-head record between Bodo/Glimt and NEC Nijmegen stands at one draw, with no wins for either side. The only match played ended in a 0-0 stalemate, indicating a tightly contested fixture. With both teams failing to score, this suggests a low-scoring pattern in their encounter. As neither side has emerged victorious in their previous meeting, the historical data reflects an evenly matched competition, albeit with limited sample size.

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Bodo/GlimtNEC Nijmegen
2.7Goals p.g.1.9
1.03Goals conceded p.g.1.48
41%Clean sheets16%
76%Win rate42%
3.73Avg goals in match3.39
1.86xG per game2.44
0.17xGA per game0.71
58%Possession %60%
5.0Shots on target / game6.2
6.0Corners per game7.2
Bodo/Glimt
Recent Form

Bodo/Glimt have won 16 of their last 19 matches at home, drawing 1 and losing 2. Their recent home fixtures include beat Bodo/Glimt 3-2 and beat Bodo/Glimt 4-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 28W 5D 4L from the last 37 games (76% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Bodo/GlimtAll competitions
19 Aug
NEC Nijmegen
1-3
Bodo/Glimt
UEFA Champions League
11 Aug
Bodo/Glimt
3-2
Union St. Gilloise
UEFA Champions League
08 Aug
Valerenga
1-2
Bodo/Glimt
Eliteserien
04 Aug
Union St. Gilloise
3-3
Bodo/Glimt
UEFA Champions League
31 Jul
Bodo/Glimt
4-0
Lillestrom
Eliteserien
26 Jul
Sandefjord
0-3
Bodo/Glimt
Eliteserien
28
Win
76%
5
Draw
14%
4
Lost
11%
NEC Nijmegen
Recent Form

NEC Nijmegen have won 4 of their last 12 matches on the road, drawing 5 and losing 3. Their recent away fixtures include beat Willem II 1-4 and drew with Olympiakos Piraeus 0-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 13W 8D 10L from the last 31 games (42% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: NEC NijmegenAll competitions
19 Aug
NEC Nijmegen
1-3
Bodo/Glimt
UEFA Champions League
15 Aug
Willem II
1-4
NEC Nijmegen
Eredivisie
11 Aug
NEC Nijmegen
2-1
Olympiakos Piraeus
UEFA Champions League
08 Aug
NEC Nijmegen
1-2
Telstar
Eredivisie
04 Aug
Olympiakos Piraeus
0-0
NEC Nijmegen
UEFA Champions League
31 Jul
NEC Nijmegen
1-2
Sevilla
Friendlies Clubs
13
Win
42%
8
Draw
26%
10
Lost
32%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Bodo/Glimt

No reported absences

NEC Nijmegen

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Bodo/Glimt Win1.51 (60.7%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.33 (69.7%)
Both Teams Score1.42 (66%)
Value Bets
Under 2.5 Goals3.13 (30.3%)
BTTS No2.66 (34%)
Speculative
Draw4.67 (18.2%)
NEC Nijmegen Win5.13 (21.2%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Bodo/Glimt have averaged 6.0 corners per match at home; NEC Nijmegen 7.2 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 7.6 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Bodo/Glimt have generated 1.86 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 76% of them. They put 5.0 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Bodo/Glimt player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.