Bodo/Glimt vs Borussia Dortmund Preview: Team News & Prediction | 2026-27 UEFA Champions League | League Phase
by Trystan Pugh ·
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Bodo/Glimt face a German club for the second UEFA Champions League matchday in succession when they entertain Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday.
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Bodo/Glimt preview: Facing a German opponent once again
After impressing a great deal in reaching the round of 16 on their UEFA Champions League (proper) debut last season, Bodo/Glimt were given something of a reality check on Matchday 1 this time around, losing 5-0 to German giants Bayern Munich.
The Norwegian outfit were level at half-time in that contest though, and have scored nine goals in their last two domestic outings.
Borussia Dortmund preview: Encouraging start to the season
Borussia Dortmund made a winning start to their league phase campaign when they edged Villarreal 3-2 in Germany, with all five goals being scored in the second half in what was a frenetic end to the contest.
The German side have collected seven points from nine in their three Bundesliga encounters since Matchday 1, and are unbeaten across all competitions since their German Super Cup defeat to Bayern in August.
Bodo/Glimt team news: Bjortuft banned
As a result of his sending off against Bayern on Matchday 1, Odin Bjortuft will miss this fixture through suspension with Haitam Aleesami likely to deputise in the heart of defence.
Elsewhere, Hakon Evjen, Magnus Riisnaes and August Mikkelsen are all absent through injury.
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Haikin, Sjovold, Aleesami, Gundersen, Bjorkan; Auklend, Berg, Brunstad Fet; Blomberg, Helmersen, Hauge
Unavailable: Bjortuft (Suspended), Evjen (Injured), Riisnæs (Injured), Mikkelsen (Injured)
Questionable:
Borussia Dortmund team news: Schlotterbeck not in squad
Centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck has been left out of the travelling squad for 'load management' reasons, which may see Daniel Svensson retreat into the back three as he did against Villarreal.
Julian Ryerson and Carney Chukwuemeka can only be considered slight doubts given that Niko Kovac has named both players in his Matchday 2 squad.
Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Kobel; Gadou, Anton, Svensson; Ryerson, Veerman, Sabitzer, Beier; Nwaneri, Nmecha; Guirassy
Unavailable: Schlotterbeck (Rested)
Questionable: Ryerson (Injured), Chukwumeka (Injured)
Who will win this match?
Open poll and resultsBodo/Glimt vs Borussia Dortmund prediction
Bodo/Glimt were given a rude awakening by Bayern in Europe last time out and they are now tasked with facing another of Germany's top clubs. Indeed, Dortmund have made a strong start to the season and are scoring goals with regularity, and have kept four clean sheets in their last seven matches across all competitions.
However, Bodo/Glimt haven't lost at home in any competition since early May, and defeated the likes of Man City and Inter in Norway last season. The visitors may not have it all their own way here, so consider backing both teams to score.
Bodo/Glimt vs Borussia Dortmund Tip: Both teams to score
