UEFA Champions League League Stage - 6
Borussia Dortmund 2 - 2 FT Bodo/Glimt
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
18' J. Brandt (F. Silva)
33' ↓ W. Anton ↑D. Svensson
H. Aleesami (P. Berg) 42'
HT
↓ S. Fet ↑U. Saltnes 46'
51' J. Brandt (M. Beier)
67' ↓ F. Silva ↑S. Guirassy
67' ↓ M. Beier ↑K. Adeyemi
↓ H. Aleesami ↑V. Nielsen 68'
↓ K. Hogh ↑A. Helmersen 68'
↓ O. Blomberg ↑M. Jorgensen 68'
J. Hauge (H. Evjen) 75'
76' ↓ A. Anselmino ↑E. Can
76' ↓ Y. Couto ↑J. Ryerson
↓ I. Maatta ↑A. Klynge 82'
90'+5 Karim Adeyemi
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Borussia Dortmund
Goalkeepers
G. Kobel 
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
18%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Defenders
A. Anselmino 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
W. Anton
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
N. Schlotterbeck 
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
84
Passes
4
Duels
Midfielders
Y. Couto 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
J. Bellingham 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
F. Nmecha
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
50%
Pass Acc
R. Bensebaini
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
BENCH
S. Ostrzinski 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Meyer
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Svensson
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
N. Sule 
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
J. Ryerson
CAMEO
13
Minutes
13
Minutes
8
Touches
None
Events
P. Gross
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
C. Chukwuemeka
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
E. Can
CAMEO
13
Minutes
13
Minutes
16
Touches
None
Events
S. Guirassy
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
J. Duranville
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
K. Adeyemi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
C. Campbell
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
Bodo/Glimt
Goalkeepers
N. Haikin 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
F. Sjovold
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
23%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
O. L. Bjortuft
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
H. Aleesami 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
I. Maatta
NPC
82
Minutes
82
Minutes
27%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Midfielders
P. Berg 
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
1
Blocks
O. Blomberg
NPC
68
Minutes
68
Minutes
5%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
H. Evjen
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
0
Blocks
S. Fet
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
J. Hauge
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
K. Hogh
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
BENCH
J. Lund
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Brondbo
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
V. Nielsen
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
U. Saltnes
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Klynge
CAMEO
8
Minutes
8
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
A. Helmersen
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Jorgensen
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +16
P: 6 GD: +11
P: 6 GD: +11
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +7
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -8
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -7
P: 6 GD: -8
P: 6 GD: -8
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -9
P: 6 GD: -13
P: 6 GD: -9
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +18
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 7 GD: +11
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -10
P: 7 GD: -12
P: 7 GD: -9
P: 7 GD: -11
P: 7 GD: -10
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Brandt's Brilliance Undone by Glimt's Resilience
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 60/100. Borussia Dortmund's dominance at Signal Iduna Park crumbled in the second half as Bodo/Glimt refused to surrender, turning a two-goal deficit into a 2-2 stalemate that will haunt the hosts.
The Intensity of Early Control
Borussia Dortmund arrived at Signal Iduna Park with a clear blueprint: suffocate the visitors through possession and clinical finishing. Julian Brandt delivered the opening statement in the 18th minute, finishing a slick move orchestrated by Fabio Silva's assist. The Black and Yellows were purring. By the 51st minute, Brandt had doubled his tally, this time courtesy of Mathias Beier's assist, and Dortmund's balance seemed unshakeable. They'd fired 22 shots—nine on target—and controlled 63% possession against a team languishing in 38th place with just one win in eight games.
The Turning Point: Haikin's Wall
But Nikita Haikin had other ideas. The Bodo/Glimt goalkeeper turned into an impenetrable fortress, producing seven saves that defied Dortmund's expected dominance. His performance—a 8.7 rating—kept his team breathing when they should have been drowning. In the 42nd minute, Haikin Aleesami capitalized on a rare Dortmund lapse, Peder Berg providing the assist, to halve the deficit. The Stakes shifted in an instant.
The Collapse
The second half belonged to Glimt's Upset Factor. Jens Petter Hauge completed the comeback in the 75th minute, Hugo Evjen setting up the equalizer. Dortmund's 3.19 expected goals to Glimt's 1.38 told the story of a team that should have won comfortably but instead surrendered points to a side that arrived with a dire form sheet (D-L-L-L-D). Yan Couto's tireless midfield contributions (five key passes, 8.3 rating) couldn't bridge the gap between possession and execution.
Key Questions
What made Nikita Haikin the Man of the Match?
Seven crucial saves kept Bodo/Glimt competitive against relentless Dortmund pressure, denying the hosts a deserved victory and earning his team a precious away point.
Did Dortmund waste their dominance?
Yes. With 22 shots and 63% possession, Dortmund created enough to win by three. Clinical finishing and defensive focus vanished after the 51st minute.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Yellow Wall Becomes a Fortress for Survival
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. While Bodo/Glimt are fighting to stay alive in Europe, this match serves as a clinical opportunity for the hosts to cement their top-tier standing.
The Setup
The Stakes couldn't be more contrasting as we head into Matchday 6 at Signal Iduna Park. Borussia Dortmund enter this late-autumn clash sitting comfortably in 10th place, though their inconsistent Form (DWLWW) suggests they are still calibrating their engine. For Bodo/Glimt, the narrative is far grimmer. Sitting in 32nd place with zero wins to their name, the Norwegians are staring down the barrel of elimination. Their lack of Balance has been exposed on the continental stage, and without a tactical shift, their European dream ends in Germany.
Key Battle
The tactical tug-of-war will centre on Dortmund’s high-frequency pressing against Bodo/Glimt’s disciplined but tiring low block. Julian Brandt will look to pull the strings in the final third, finding pockets of space between the lines to exploit a Glimt defence that has conceded 13 goals in 6 matches. On the other side, Patrick Berg must play the match of his life to disrupt the German tempo; if he fails to anchor the midfield, the visitors will be overrun before they can even register a counter-attack.
Our Prediction
Expect Borussia Dortmund to dominate the ball from the first whistle. Bodo/Glimt’s resilience has been their calling card, but the sheer quality in the Dortmund Stars will eventually break the deadlock. A comfortable 3-0 victory for the home side seems the most logical script, as the visitors’ lack of clinical finishing continues to haunt them under the bright lights of the Champions League.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Only if you enjoy seeing a European powerhouse assert dominance or a desperate underdog's last stand.
What's the predicted outcome?
A 3-0 victory for Borussia Dortmund, controlling the game from start to finish.
Where are Borussia Dortmund and Bodo/Glimt in the league table?
Dortmund are currently 10th with 11 points, while Bodo/Glimt sit 32nd with 3 points.
What is Bodo/Glimt's current form?
Their recent record is poor (DLLLD), struggling to find their first win in the competition.
What does this mean for relegation?
A loss for Bodo/Glimt effectively ends their European campaign, while Dortmund will secure knockout progression.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.