Bodo/Glimt 3 - 0 FT NEC Nijmegen
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⚡ Form
47
⚖️ Balance
95
🏆 Stakes
0
⭐ Stars
72
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Futmetrix Verdict
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FT
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3-1
Venezia
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
0
🎲 Upset
0
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Futmetrix Verdict
59
FT
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1-3
Al-Ahli Jeddah
⚡ Intensity
63
⚖️ Balance
54
🏆 Stakes
12
🎲 Upset
0
Clinical Al-Ahli secure vital away victory.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
G. Crettaz 3'
↓ K. Sierhuis ↑N. Polster 5'
N. Lebreton 15'
45'+2 F. Bjorkan (S. Auklend)
45'+5 S. Auklend (J. Hauge)
HT
↓ D. Nejasmic ↑B. Nuytinck 46'
↓ T. Chery ↑A. Kabar 46'
↓ B. Linssen ↑W. T. Willumsson 62'
↓ D. Tadic ↑I. Hansen-Aaroen 62'
73' D. Fonville
74' ↓ F. Bjorkan ↑I. Maatta
80' ↓ S. Fet ↑J. Kitolano
80' ↓ A. Helmersen ↑O. Brynhildsen
80' ↓ F. Sjovold ↑K. Solhaug
81' ↓ O. L. Bjortuft ↑U. Saltnes
B. Pereira 83'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Bodo/Glimt
Goalkeepers
Nikita Haikin 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Fredrik Sjøvold 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
75%
Pass Acc
Villads Nielsen 
MAGNET
142
Activity
142
Activity
135
Passes
7
Duels
Odin Bjørtuft
MAGNET
139
Activity
139
Activity
130
Passes
9
Duels
Fredrik André Bjørkan 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
Sondre Auklend 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
8.3
Rating
Patrick Berg
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
77
Passes
5
Duels
Sondre Fet
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Ole Didrik Blomberg
MAGNET
67
Activity
67
Activity
58
Passes
9
Duels
Andreas Helmersen 
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jens Petter Hauge
MAGNET
93
Activity
93
Activity
82
Passes
11
Duels
BENCH
Julian Faye Lund 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Haitam Aleesami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isak Määttä
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
12%
Pass Acc
Ulrik Saltnes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joel Mugisha Mvuka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kasper Solhaug
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joshua Kitolano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ola Brynhildsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Bassi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
NEC Nijmegen
Goalkeepers
Gonzalo Crettaz 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
3
Rating
Defenders
Brayann Pereira 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Tobias Storm 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Deveron Fonville
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Midfielders
Clement Bischoff
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Darko Nejašmić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Noe Lebreton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dušan Tadić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Forwards
Tjaronn Chery
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Kaj Sierhuis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
5
Entry
Bryan Linssen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
BENCH
Nikolas Polster
MAGNET
42
Activity
42
Activity
40
Passes
2
Duels
Joep Geneste
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Bram Nuytinck
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Almugera Kabar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thomas Ouwejan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Brás
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isak Hansen-Aarøen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Willum Willumsson
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Vito van Crooij
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jamiro Monteiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adam Tahaui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Kers
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2026 | NEC Nijmegen | 1 - 3 | Bodo/Glimt | UEFA Champions League | Goffertstadion |
08/19/2026
Bodo/Glimt Win
NEC Nijmegen Win
Draw
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Bodo/Glimt Demolish Depleted NEC to Secure Champions League Progression
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 39/100. Bodo/Glimt ruthlessly capitalised on a catastrophic early dismissal to demolish NEC Nijmegen and secure their prestigious Champions League spot without breaking a sweat.
Early Collapse
The air at Aspmyra Stadion crackled with anticipation as Bodo/Glimt brought a comfortable 3-1 aggregate lead into this decisive Champions League play-off tie. For NEC Nijmegen, the mission was already a monumental mountain to climb, but their hopes evaporated after just three minutes. Goalkeeper G. Crettaz was shown a straight red card for a desperate handling offence outside the penalty area. With the Stakes incredibly high for European progression, the ten-man visitors were instantly forced into a deep defensive shell. The hosts ruthlessly monopolised the ball, racking up a staggering 79% possession over the course of the match. What was supposed to be a tense tactical battle morphed instantly into a one-sided siege, setting a relentless tempo that the depleted Dutch side simply could not handle.
Stoppage Time Blitz
Despite the numerical disadvantage, NEC Nijmegen’s substitute goalkeeper N. Polster put on a heroic display, logging seven crucial saves to briefly keep the scoreline respectable. However, the sheer Intensity of Bodo/Glimt’s attacking waves eventually broke the dam right before the interval. In a devastating first-half stoppage-time blitz, the hosts struck twice to utterly dismantle any lingering Dutch resistance. First, F. Bjorkan found the back of the net in the 47th minute after a clever setup by S. Auklend. Just three minutes later, Auklend turned from provider to executioner, burying a clinical finish assisted by J. Hauge. Those quickfire strikes completely destroyed the competitive Balance of the fixture, sending Bodo into the dressing room with a 5-1 aggregate cushion and effectively ending the contest.
The Final Nail
The second half played out as an extended coronation for the Norwegian champions. Bodo/Glimt continued their total domination, firing a massive 21 shots compared to a paltry three from the battered visitors. The final nail in the coffin arrived in the 73rd minute when a cruel own goal from D. Fonville extended the home side's lead to 3-0 on the night. Amidst the attacking flair, Odin Luras Bjørtuft quietly orchestrated the play from the backline to earn Man of the Match honours. His flawless distribution and absolute defensive authority ensured there was zero chance of an impossible comeback. With a commanding 6-1 final aggregate scoreline, Bodo/Glimt march proudly into the main tournament, while NEC are left to ponder what might have been on a disastrous evening.
Key Questions
How did the red card for G. Crettaz impact the match?
It forced NEC to play 87 minutes with ten men, transforming the match into a one-sided siege where Bodo/Glimt easily dominated 79% of the possession.
What made Odin Luras Bjørtuft the Man of the Match?
He commanded Bodo/Glimt's backline effortlessly, securing the clean sheet and distributing the ball flawlessly during their overwhelming attacking dominance.
How did substitute Odin Luras Bjørtuft change the game?
He actually started the match, dictating the tempo from defence for the full 90 minutes rather than making an impact off the bench.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A mountain to climb for Nijmegen
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 55/100. With a commanding 3-1 aggregate lead, the Norwegian hosts simply need to avoid a spectacular collapse to book their ticket to the main competition.
The Setup
The Bodo/Glimt machine rolled through the Netherlands last week, securing a dominant 3-1 first-leg victory thanks to crucial strikes from Sondre Fet, Andreas Helmersen, and Haitam Aleesami. Returning to Aspmyra Stadion on August 25, 2026, the Stakes could not be clearer: survive and advance. NEC Nijmegen requires a historic turnaround away from home, having only managed a late Clement Bischoff consolation goal in the first encounter. The Balance heavily favors the hosts, who look poised to punish any desperate Dutch attacks with clinical efficiency.
Key Battle
Jens Petter Hauge offers relentless attacking threat for the hosts. His high Form will undoubtedly stretch a chasing Nijmegen defence that has no choice but to push forward. On the other side, veteran playmaker Dušan Tadić must engineer a miraculous comeback, relying on his undeniable Stars quality to unlock a stubborn Norwegian backline early in the match.
Our Prediction
Bodo/Glimt will walk away with a 2-1 victory on the night, sealing a 5-2 aggregate triumph. Nijmegen must attack from the first whistle, leaving gaping holes at the back that the hosts will ruthlessly exploit on the counter-attack to put the tie to bed.