Bodo/Glimt vs NEC Nijmegen Stats: Head-to-Head Record and Analysis
Bodo/Glimt and NEC Nijmegen meet at Aspmyra Stadion on 25 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs. With a place in the group stage on the line, this second-leg tie adds major significance to the Bodo/Glimt vs NEC Nijmegen stats and historical trends between the sides.
The fixture comes in the decisive phase of qualifying, where every goal and away performance can tilt the balance. Bodo/Glimt return home after the first leg in Nijmegen, aiming to capitalise on their advantage, while NEC Nijmegen travel to Norway needing a response to keep their Champions League ambitions alive. In this context, understanding the Bodo/Glimt vs NEC Nijmegen stats provides a clear view of how the matchup has unfolded so far.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a very small but already meaningful head-to-head sample between Bodo/Glimt and NEC Nijmegen in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs.
- Previous meetings: 1
- Bodo/Glimt wins: 1
- Draws: 0
- NEC Nijmegen wins: 0
Bodo/Glimt vs NEC Nijmegen Timeline & Historical Context
The Bodo/Glimt vs NEC Nijmegen timeline in European competition begins with their first recorded encounter on 19 August 2026 in the UEFA Champions League Play-offs. That match at Stadion de Goffert in Nijmegen set the early tone of this emerging pairing and provided the initial benchmark for how these teams match up tactically and physically over 90 minutes.
On 19 August 2026, NEC Nijmegen hosted Bodo/Glimt in the Play-offs round. The home side went into the break trailing after Bodo/Glimt established a 2-0 half-time lead. The final scoreline read NEC Nijmegen 1-3 Bodo/Glimt, confirming an away victory for the Norwegian club in regular time. That result immediately shaped the competitive narrative between the two, with Bodo/Glimt demonstrating efficiency in front of goal and the ability to manage an away leg under pressure.
With only that 3-1 win for Bodo/Glimt in Nijmegen on record, the historical context is narrow but clear: Bodo/Glimt have already shown they can win on NEC Nijmegen’s ground in this competition and in this specific round. As the second leg approaches in Norway, the Bodo/Glimt vs NEC Nijmegen timeline is still at an early stage, but the existing evidence points to Bodo/Glimt holding the initial upper hand in this Play-offs tie.
Bodo/Glimt vs NEC Nijmegen Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The overall statistical picture from their direct meetings is based entirely on UEFA Champions League Play-offs action.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: Bodo/Glimt 3 - 1 NEC Nijmegen
- Average Goals per Match: Bodo/Glimt 3.00 vs NEC Nijmegen 1.00
Venue Split Performance:
- At Bodo/Glimt's stadium: 0 matches played here — Bodo/Glimt won 0 (as home side), NEC Nijmegen won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
- At NEC Nijmegen's stadium: 1 match played here — NEC Nijmegen won 0 (as home side), Bodo/Glimt won 1 (as away side), 0 draws
Bodo/Glimt vs NEC Nijmegen Last Results: Past Direct Meetings
Here are the Bodo/Glimt vs NEC Nijmegen last results in recent competitive fixtures:
- 19 August 2026: NEC Nijmegen 1-3 Bodo/Glimt (Half-time: 0-2) – UEFA Champions League, Play-offs
Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown
Last 5 Bodo/Glimt Matches Results and Stats
For Bodo/Glimt, the available record in the 2026 UEFA Champions League season to date points to a strong and consistent performance level. Across 3 matches in the competition, they have 2 wins and 1 draw, remaining unbeaten so far. Offensively, Bodo/Glimt have scored 9 goals in those 3 fixtures, averaging 3.0 goals per match, while conceding 6, which indicates a high-scoring profile with some defensive openness. They have not kept a clean sheet yet and have scored in every game, underlining their attacking reliability heading into the home leg against NEC Nijmegen.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 1, Lose 0 (season to date)
Last 5 NEC Nijmegen Matches Results and Stats
NEC Nijmegen’s 2026 UEFA Champions League campaign to date shows a more mixed pattern. Over 3 matches in the competition, they have recorded 1 win, 1 draw, and 1 loss. They have scored 3 goals in total, averaging 1.0 goal per match, and conceded 4, at an average of 1.3 goals against per game. At home they have both won and lost, including the 1-3 defeat to Bodo/Glimt, while their away record features one clean sheet and one match where they failed to score. Overall, NEC Nijmegen appear more defensively balanced but less potent in attack compared with Bodo/Glimt.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 1, Lose 1 (season to date)
Historical Statistical Verdict
From a historical and statistical standpoint, this tie is still in its infancy, but the early numbers lean towards Bodo/Glimt. The head-to-head record stands at one match, one Bodo/Glimt win, and a 3-1 aggregate in goals, with that victory achieved away at Stadion de Goffert. Overall season-to-date Champions League form reinforces that picture: Bodo/Glimt are unbeaten with a prolific attack averaging 3.0 goals per match, while NEC Nijmegen have a balanced but less explosive profile, averaging 1.0 goal scored and 1.3 conceded. As the second leg at Aspmyra Stadion approaches, history and current form both suggest that Bodo/Glimt hold the statistical edge, although with only one direct meeting on record, NEC Nijmegen still have scope to alter the narrative of this emerging matchup.
Bodo/Glimt vs NEC Nijmegen H2H Statistics updated on 20 August 2026.
