UEFA Champions League Gameweek 3
Napoli 4 - 3 FT Bodo/Glimt
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
1' Matteo Politano (Leonardo Spinazzola)
Jens Petter Hauge (Sondre Fet) 27'
41' Scott McTominay (Kevin De Bruyne)
HT
48' Frank Anguissa
58' Noa Lang
60' ↓ Frank Anguissa ↑Stanislav Lobotka
Andreas Helmersen (Sondre Fet) 62'
75' Scott McTominay (Matteo Politano)
↓ Andreas Helmersen ↑Ola Brynhildsen 76'
79' ↓ Leonardo Spinazzola ↑Sam Beukema
79' ↓ Matteo Politano ↑Mathias Olivera
79' ↓ Noa Lang ↑Giovane Santana Do Nascimento
↓ Sondre Auklend ↑Ulrik Saltnes 83'
↓ Jostein Gundersen ↑Haitam Aleesami 84'
↓ Fredrik Bjorkan ↑Isak Dybvik Maatta 84'
↓ Ole Didrik Blomberg ↑Joel Mvuka 84'
Sondre Fet 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Napoli
Goalkeepers
Alex Meret 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Giovanni Di Lorenzo 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Amir Rrahmani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafa Marín 
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
84
Passes
4
Duels
Midfielders
Matteo Politano 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
André-Frank Zambo Anguissa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Scott McTominay 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Leonardo Spinazzola 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Kevin De Bruyne
ARCHITECT
7
Key Passes
7
Key Passes
1
Assists
59%
Pass Acc
Noa Lang
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Forwards
Rasmus Højlund
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Vanja Milinković-Savić 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nikita Contini
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mathías Olivera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benoît Badiashile
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sam Beukema
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Billy Gilmour
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stanislav Lobotka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giovane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorenzo Lucca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bodo/Glimt
Goalkeepers
Nikita Haikin 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Fredrik Sjøvold
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jostein Gundersen
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
72
Passes
9
Duels
Odin Bjørtuft 
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Own Goal
Impact
5.1
Rating
Fredrik André Bjørkan
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
74
Passes
5
Duels
Midfielders
Sondre Auklend
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Patrick Berg
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
67
Passes
2
Duels
Sondre Fet
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
9.2
Rating
Forwards
Ole Didrik Blomberg
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Andreas Helmersen
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Jens Petter Hauge
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Julian Faye Lund
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Isak Määttä
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Villads Nielsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Haitam Aleesami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joshua Kitolano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joel Mugisha Mvuka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ulrik Saltnes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ola Brynhildsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -6
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -6
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -5
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Napoli
Bodo/Glimt
Napoli
Bodo/Glimt
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Seven-Goal Thriller: McTominay Brace Rescues Napoli in Wild European Night
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 87/100. Our verdict: This breathtaking shootout proved that attacking chaos can still define Champions League nights, with the hosts scraping a vital win amidst relentless drama.
Explosive Beginnings
The Intensity at the Maradona Stadium was palpable from the very first touch of the ball. Napoli burst out of the gates, setting an aggressive offensive tempo that caught Bodo/Glimt entirely off guard in the opening sequences. Barely a minute had passed when Matteo Politano finished off a swift tactical move orchestrated brilliantly by Leonardo Spinazzola, instantly shifting the Balance of the tie. However, the Norwegian side refused to buckle under the early pressure. They controlled possession with a surprising 57 percent, dictating the midfield rhythm despite the early setback. Their undeniable patience paid off in the 27th minute when Jens Petter Hauge found the back of the net to level the scoreline. It was an open, frantic affair from there, with both teams looking dangerous every single time they crossed the halfway line, generating a barrage of attempts in an entirely unpredictable first half.
Trading Blows and McTominay's Masterclass
The Stakes rose significantly as the match evolved into a spectacular back-and-forth European battle. Scott McTominay emerged as the undisputed hero for the hosts, restoring their precious lead right before the break after a sublime setup by Kevin De Bruyne. Yet, the resolute visitors responded again just past the hour mark through a clinical strike from Andreas Helmersen. With the match poised on a knife-edge, McTominay stepped up once more in the 75th minute, converting a clever pass from Politano to grab his second goal of the night. This pivotal moment shattered the visitors' growing momentum and demonstrated the home side's ruthless efficiency in the final third. The sheer volume of chances—combining for an incredible 32 shots total—turned the pitch into an absolute shooting gallery, forcing goalkeepers on both ends into crucial, desperate interventions just to keep their respective teams alive.
A Frantic Finish
Just when the home crowd thought they had securely wrapped up the points, absolute chaos descended in the dying moments. An unfortunate own goal by Odin Luras Bjortuft seemingly killed the game at 4-2, but the visitors' resilience remained extraordinary. Sondre Fet, who had been pulling the strings all night long, smashed home a dramatic 94th-minute strike to push the Upset Factor right to the absolute limit. Despite the away side's late attacking surge and their impressive ability to command the ball, the Italian giants managed to survive the frantic dying seconds. This crucial 4-3 victory lifts them up the Champions League standings, while their opponents will rue defensive lapses in a match where their brave attacking play easily deserved a tangible reward.
Key Questions
What made S. Fet the Man of the Match?
Sondre Fet was everywhere, earning a brilliant 9.18 rating by scoring a dramatic stoppage-time goal and providing two crucial assists to orchestrate the visitors' resilient attack.
What caused the 7-goal thriller?
A combination of aggressive setups, 32 total shots, and high-tempo transitions created massive spaces, allowing both teams to constantly trade high-quality chances.
Did Napoli deserve the late equalizer?
Napoli actually conceded a late goal to Fet, but they entirely deserved their 4-3 victory due to relentless attacking pressure and generating 17 total shots.
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.
Desperation Point for Napoli's European Campaign
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. With the Italians languishing in the elimination zone, this clash is a critical lifeline to salvage their Champions League season.
The Setup
Napoli welcome Bodo/Glimt to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on October 20, 2026, for a match draped in anxiety. The competition context is stark: the hosts sit 32nd without a single point, facing a massive Stakes scenario just to climb toward the top-24 playoff cutoff. Bodo/Glimt arrive sitting exactly on that playoff bubble in 24th place with three points. A miserable Form rating tells the story of Napoli's back-to-back defeats. However, the sheer gap in talent, highlighted by their robust Stars metric, suggests the home side possesses the firepower to flip the narrative against the resilient Norwegians.
Key Battle
The decisive confrontation pits N. Lang against J. Gundersen. Lang has been the lone bright spark providing thrust in the final third, and he will look to drag Gundersen out of position to fracture the away side's defensive block.
Our Prediction
Napoli are heavily favoured to take all three points, but it will require patience. The hosts will monopolise possession, probing a deep-sitting defence before sheer attacking volume forces a breakthrough. Expect a much-needed 2-0 victory for the Italians to reignite their campaign.