Bodø/Glimt vs Royal Union prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on August 11, 2026
In the Champions League qualification semi-final on August 11, 2026, Bodø/Glimt and Royal Union will play the return leg. The winner of this match will advance to the next round.
Bodø/Glimt vs Royal Union: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Bodø club won the Eliteserien four times between 2020 and 2024. However, after focusing on their successful European campaigns (reaching the Europa League semi-finals and knocking out Inter in the Champions League playoffs), they lost the top spot to Viking last year. Now, they are again battling for the title of Norway's strongest club.
Saint-Gilloise finally managed to become national champions again two seasons ago. Yet, in the following campaign, main favorites Club Brugge pushed them back to second place. Nevertheless, they still claimed a trophy by winning the national cup. After the summer break, the rivals clashed for the Super Cup, and after a 1-1 draw, Saint-Gilloise won the trophy on penalties. In the first Pro League match against Westerlo, they even managed a resounding 5-1 victory.
In Belgium, the visitors twice took the lead in the first leg, but the hosts responded with a brace from Florucz. Then they themselves went ahead late on, but the Scandinavians had enough time and quality to equalize.
Previous Matches: Bodø/Glimt vs Royal Union
In the autumn two seasons ago, these clubs met in the Europa League. They failed to score, resulting in a goalless draw.
Having avoided defeat away, the Scandinavians should be able to finish the job at home—we expect their victory in regular time (odds – 1.72).
Bodø/Glimt vs Royal Union: Key Statistics and Trends
- Bodø/Glimt had a seven-match winning streak before traveling to Belgium
- On average, Bodø/Glimt scores 2.56 goals and concedes 0.69 goals per match
- 25% of Bodø/Glimt's matches see both teams score, with an average total of 3.25 goals per game
- Royal Union has drawn two of their last three matches
- The club averages 1.65 goals scored and 0.68 goals conceded per match
Bodø/Glimt vs Royal Union: Probable Starting Lineups
Bodø/Glimt plays in a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Haikin - Bjørkan, Gundersen, Bjørtuft, Shevold - Fet, Berg, Euklend - Hauge, Brynhildsen, Blomberg
Royal Union uses a 1-3-4-1-2 formation (probable lineup): Hambare - Sykes, Silla, Mac Allister - Guilherme Smit, Schofs, van de Perre, Halaili - Olaru - Fuseini, Florucz
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