Bayern Munich vs Bodø/Glimt prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
In the 1st round of the Champions League league phase on September 10, 2026, Bayern Munich will face Bodø/Glimt. The visitors will attempt to cause problems for the clear favourites.
Bayern Munich vs Bodø/Glimt team news and expert analysis
The Munich giants won every possible domestic title last season. However, they lost to PSG in the Champions League semi-finals. After the summer break, they began by lifting the Super Cup, beating Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in Dortmund. They opened their Bundesliga campaign with a 5-1 victory over Stuttgart, but then failed to score against Schalke, settling for a 0-0 draw. Before that, they had also beaten Osnabrück in the cup without producing a particularly impressive performance.
The Bodø club surrendered top spot in the Eliteserien last year despite their success in European competition. They are once again battling Brann for the title, with the two sides neck and neck. August also brought Champions League qualifying fixtures. They eliminated Union Saint-Gilloise thanks to an extra-time goal in the second leg after two draws. Things were more straightforward against NEC: a 3-1 victory in Nijmegen followed by a 3-0 home win.
The German champions are currently averaging 2.5 goals scored per match while conceding just 0.5. The Norwegians, meanwhile, are scoring 2.58 goals per game this season and conceding only 0.71.
Head to Head matches: Bayern Munich vs Bodø/Glimt
The teams will meet for the first time at the Allianz Arena.
We expect the hosts to make amends for their latest Bundesliga setback by securing a convincing victory. We are backing Bayern Munich with a -2.5-goal handicap (odds – 1.72).
Bayern Munich vs Bodø/Glimt: key statistics and trends
- Bayern Munich had won three matches in a row before the goalless draw in Gelsenkirchen
- 50% of Bayern Munich's matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 3.0 goals per game
- Bodø/Glimt are unbeaten in Champions League qualifying
- 37% of Bodø/Glimt's matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 3.37 goals per game
Bayern Munich vs Bodø/Glimt: Possible starting lineups
Bayern Munich play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Neuer - Davies, Kim Min-jae, Upamecano, Laimer - Pavlović, Kimmich - Luis Díaz, Brown, Olise - Kane
Bodø/Glimt play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Khaykin - Bjørkan, Bjørtuft, Nielsen, Sjøvold - Fet, Berg, Auklend - Hauge, Blomberg, Helmerssen
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