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Bodo/Glimt will be looking to finish the job when they host Union SG in the second leg of their Champions League qualifying tie at Aspmyra Stadion on Tuesday.
Both sides remain firmly in contention for a place in the playoff round after Bodo/Glimt fought back to secure a dramatic 3-3 draw in the first leg in Brussels.
Union SG narrowly missed out on a Champions League knockout place last season on goal difference, but they now face the prospect of an early exit from this year's competition.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Bodo/Glimt vs Union SG key stats
- Bodo/Glimt are undefeated in their last 14 matches.
- Nine of Union SG's last 10 games have produced Over 2.5 goals.
- Bodo/Glimt have scored first in each of their last 10 matches.
Bodo/Glimt vs Union SG preview: Home side to win?
Bodo/Glimt vs Union SG — Tale of the Tape
| Bodo/Glimt | vs | Union SG |
|---|---|---|
| 1st (Norwegian league) | Position | 1st (Belgian league) |
| 41 | Points | 03 |
| 43 | Goals For | 5 |
| 12 | Goals Against | 1 |
| 10 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 1st/1st | Home / Away Rank | 9th/1st |
Bodo/Glimt enjoyed a memorable run to the Champions League last 16 last season, recording famous victories over Manchester City, Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan, and they will hope to produce more European heroics this time around.
Their home advantage remains a major asset, with their location north of the Arctic Circle making conditions particularly difficult for visiting sides, while Kjetil Knutsen's men are now just one win away from reaching the Champions League playoff round.
Bodo/Glimt have also made an excellent start to their 2026 domestic campaign, collecting 41 points from 17 matches to sit one point clear of Viking, who have played a game fewer.
The Norwegian champions head into the second leg in superb form, having won their last six Eliteserien matches and avoided defeat in each of their previous 14 outings across all competitions.
Union SG finished second in the Belgian Pro League last season behind Club Brugge, earning their place in the Champions League qualifying rounds as a result.
David Hubert's side have started the new domestic campaign strongly, opening with a 5-1 victory over Westerlo to maintain their momentum ahead of the trip to Norway.
They also lifted the Belgian Super Cup earlier this month after overcoming Club Brugge on penalties, with the contest ending 1-1 after 90 minutes before Union prevailed 5-4 from the spot.
Raul Florucz was the standout performer in the first leg against Bodo/Glimt, scoring twice for Union SG, while Promise David also found the net as they looked on course for victory before conceding a late equaliser.
Bodo/Glimt vs Union SG form guide & betting tips
| Bodo/Glimt | vs | Union SG |
|---|---|---|
WWWWW |
Form | W |
| 13 | Goals For | 5 |
| 1 | Goals Against | 1 |
D |
UCL Qualifier | D |
Whispers predicts: Bodo/Glimt 2-1 Union SG
Bodo/Glimt have established themselves as a formidable force on home soil and head into this contest in excellent form, making them a strong option at 8/13 (1.62) to secure victory.
Each of the hosts' last five matches has produced at least three goals, so Over 2.5 goals at 1/2 (1.50) looks an attractive betting option.
Bodo/Glimt have also led at half-time in eight of their last nine matches, making Bodo/Glimt to win the first half at 11/10 (2.10) another market worth considering.
> Bodo/Glimt win at 8/13 (1.62) | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 goals at 1/2 (1.5) | Likelihood: Probable
> Bodo/Glimt to score first at 8/15 (1.53) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 4/7 (1.57) | Likelihood: Probable
> HT:Bodo/Glimt at 11/10 (2.1) | Likelihood: Outsider