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NEC Nijmegen vs Bodo/Glimt Prediction, Tips & Odds

NEC Nijmegen vs Bodo/Glimt

UEFA Champions LeaguePlay-offs
NEC Nijmegen
WWLDL
VS
Goffertstadion, Nijmegen
Bodo/Glimt
WWDWW
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.40
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.38 (implied 72.4%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 74.9% probability (an expert ratio of 1.34). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (74.9% vs 72.4%), 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 this match against NEC Nijmegen, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Bodo/Glimt has shown impressive form recently, securing four wins and a draw in their last five matches. This consistent performance highlights their ability to convert chances, making them a formidable opponent. On the other hand, NEC Nijmegen has struggled, achieving only one win, one draw, and three losses in their last five fixtures. This dip in form could hinder their confidence and ability to compete effectively against a strong side like Bodo/Glimt. According to the model's output, Bodo/Glimt has a significantly higher win probability for this match. However, a key caveat is that NEC Nijmegen could capitalize on any defensive lapses from Bodo/Glimt, which may result in a tighter contest than anticipated. The full method behind this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, where our in-house model evaluates expected goals and actual results throughout 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
NEC Nijmegen Win40%2.51
Draw21%3.69
Bodo/Glimt Win39%2.45
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.3867.1%

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

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.4366.6%

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

Correct Score
NEC Nijmegen 1-1 Bodo/Glimt
7.2913.8%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 13.8% probability.

Asian Handicap
NEC Nijmegen -0.5
2.3834%

NEC Nijmegen have been the stronger side, winning 43% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
7.29
13.8%
1-2
8.96
11.4%
2-1
9.12
11.1%
2-2
9.66
10.5%
0-1
12.50
8.1%
1-0
12.82
7.9%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 13.8% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
NEC Nijmegen
-0.0
1.89
Bodo/Glimt
+0.0
1.89
NEC Nijmegen
-0.3
2.23
Bodo/Glimt
+0.3
2.19
NEC Nijmegen
-0.5
2.38
Bodo/Glimt
+0.5
2.33
NEC Nijmegen
-1.5
5.00
Bodo/Glimt
+1.5
4.50

Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. NEC Nijmegen 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

NEC Nijmegen vs Bodo/Glimt
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
2.463.902.461.442.751.382.75
Marathonbet
2.503.702.491.392.611.372.80
Betfair
2.603.602.301.402.881.362.88
Pinnacle
2.513.862.511.432.76
SBO
2.353.412.31
William Hill
2.503.502.401.402.75
Bet365
2.453.602.451.442.621.402.75
1xBet
2.613.862.601.392.611.372.86
Unibet
2.503.752.451.432.651.382.75
888Sport
2.503.502.401.402.701.402.75
Betano
2.603.752.501.502.701.402.80
BetVictor
2.503.902.501.432.571.362.88

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
94.5%
Over 1.5 Goals
83.8%
Over 2.5 Goals
66.6%
Over 3.5 Goals
45%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XNEC Nijmegen or Draw
61%1.51
12NEC Nijmegen or Bodo/Glimt
79%1.25
X2Draw or Bodo/Glimt
61%1.49

Head to Head

No head-to-head data available.

Key Statistics

2026 Season
NEC NijmegenBodo/Glimt
1.93Goals p.g.2.69
1.43Goals conceded p.g.1.03
17%Clean sheets42%
43%Win rate75%
3.37Avg goals in match3.72
2.07xG per game2.09
0.55xGA per game0.04
54%Possession %62%
6.7Shots on target / game5.3
7.9Corners per game5.9
NEC Nijmegen
Recent Form

NEC Nijmegen have won 9 of their last 18 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 6. Their recent home fixtures include beat NEC Nijmegen 2-1 and lost to NEC Nijmegen 1-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 13W 8D 9L from the last 30 games (43% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: NEC NijmegenAll competitions
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
25 Jul
NEC Nijmegen
0-1
SV Elversberg
Friendlies Clubs
13
Win
43%
8
Draw
27%
9
Lost
30%
Bodo/Glimt
Recent Form

Bodo/Glimt have won 11 of their last 17 matches on the road, drawing 4 and losing 2. Their recent away fixtures include beat Valerenga 1-2 and drew with Union St. Gilloise 3-3.

Overall, the wider run reads 27W 5D 4L from the last 36 games (75% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Bodo/GlimtAll competitions
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
22 Jul
Bodo/Glimt
3-0
Ham-Kam
Eliteserien
27
Win
75%
5
Draw
14%
4
Lost
11%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

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

Unavailable Players

0 players

NEC Nijmegen

No reported absences

Bodo/Glimt

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
Over 2.5 Goals1.43 (66.6%)
Both Teams Score1.38 (67.1%)
Value Bets
NEC Nijmegen Win2.51 (39.5%)
Bodo/Glimt Win2.45 (39.3%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.68 (33.4%)
BTTS No2.80 (32.9%)
Speculative
Draw3.69 (21.3%)

Yellow Card Prediction

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

Corner Prediction

NEC Nijmegen have averaged 7.9 corners per match at home; Bodo/Glimt 5.9 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 7.9 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

NEC Nijmegen have generated 2.07 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 43% of them. They put 6.7 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. NEC Nijmegen player to score at 1.85 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.