The club from Bodø had recently managed to dominate both in European competition and on the domestic scene while putting together strong results. However, in 2025 they allowed Viking to overtake them. The two teams are still neck and neck in the Eliteserien this season. They also took maximum points against Kristiansund in the previous round.
The Dortmund side have returned to their familiar second place in the Bundesliga. They began the new season by beating Bayern in the Super Cup at home. Unlike the favorites, however, they avoided any slip-ups during the opening stretch of the league campaign and moved to the top of the table outright. Against Werder, they somehow dropped points despite leading by two goals, eventually settling for a draw.
The Norwegians began their European campaign in the qualifying rounds. Both matches against Union ended in high-scoring draws, but Bodø/Glimt scored the decisive goal in extra time to eliminate the Belgians. They then comfortably knocked out debutants NEC with two wins, scoring three goals in each match. Against German giants Bayern, though, nothing worked: they suffered a 0-5 defeat. At the same time, Kovac’s men dealt with Villarreal, winning 3-2 at home thanks to a brace from Guirassy.
Previous meetings: Bodø/Glimt vs Borussia Dortmund
In December last year, during the previous edition of the competition, the teams played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in Germany.
This match should be entertaining as well — our pick is “over 3.0 goals” (odds – 1.60).
Bodø/Glimt vs Borussia Dortmund: key statistics and trends
Bodø/Glimt have won only twice in five League matches
Bodø/Glimt average 2.55 goals scored and 0.91 goals conceded per match
In 45% of Bodø/Glimt matches, both teams score, while the average total is 3.45 goals per game
Borussia Dortmund have failed to win only twice this season
Borussia Dortmund average 2.2 goals scored and 0.8 goals conceded per match
In 40% of Dortmund’s matches, both teams score, while the average total is 3.0 goals per game
Bodø/Glimt vs Borussia Dortmund: possible starting lineups
Bodø/Glimt play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Haikin — Bjørkan, Bjørtuft, Nielsen, Sjøvold — Fet, Berg, Kitolano — Blomberg, Auklend, Helmersen
Borussia Dortmund play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Kobel — Svensson, Anton, Gadu — Nmecha, Wätjen, Beier, Ryerson — Sabitzer, Karesas — Guirassy
