Bodø/Glimt vs Borussia Dortmund: Champions League Preview, Team News and Prediction

Bodø/Glimt welcome Borussia Dortmund to Aspmyra Stadion on Wednesday in the second round of league-phase fixtures. The Norwegians are still looking for their first points after a heavy opening defeat, while Dortmund arrive unbeaten in seven. Follow Bodø/Glimt vs Borussia Dortmund live on Score808 for the score, lineups and stats.

Bodø/Glimt vs Borussia Dortmund: Kick-Off Time and Venue

• Competition: UEFA Champions League 2026/27, league phase, Matchday 2
• Date: Wednesday, 14 October 2026
• Kick-off: 22:00 Kenya time (EAT), 21:00 CEST, 20:00 BST, 19:00 UTC
• Venue: Aspmyra Stadion, Bodø, Norway

Where Both Teams Stand

Bodø/Glimt sit last in the 36-team table after a 5-0 defeat to Bayern Munich, while Dortmund are on three points after a 3-2 home win over Villarreal. A Dortmund win would keep them in the hunt for the top eight, who skip the knockout playoff, while Glimt need a result to stay in the race for the playoff places.

Bodø/Glimt: Form and Team News

Glimt's domestic and home form is strong, and their European start was the opposite. Their last five finished matches:

• Bodø/Glimt 3-1 Kristiansund (10 Oct, Eliteserien)
• Bayern Munich 5-0 Bodø/Glimt (10 Sep, Champions League)
• Bodø/Glimt 3-0 NEC Nijmegen (25 Aug, Champions League qualifying)
• NEC Nijmegen 1-3 Bodø/Glimt (19 Aug, Champions League qualifying)
• Bodø/Glimt 3-2 Union Saint-Gilloise (11 Aug, Champions League qualifying)

That is four wins and one defeat. At home, Superlaget have won their last 10 home matches. They haven't lost at home in any competition since early May, and beat Manchester City and Inter in Norway last season. The weakness is at the back, as they have never kept a clean sheet in their three home matches in this stretch.

On team news, Odin Luras Bjørtuft is suspended after being sent off against Bayern, and Magnus Bech Riisnæs, Hákon Evjen and August Mikkelsen are also missing. Haitam Aleesami, who scored against Dortmund last year, could come into the defence.

Predicted XI (4-3-3): Haikin; Sjøvold, Nielsen, Aleesami, Bjørkan; Kitolano, Berg, Fet; Auklend, Blomberg, Helmersen.

Borussia Dortmund: Form and Team News

Niko Kovač's side are in good form but have shown defensive weaknesses. Their last five results:

• Dortmund 2-2 Werder Bremen (9 Oct, Bundesliga)
• Stuttgart 0-1 Dortmund (19 Sep, Bundesliga)
• Dortmund 3-0 Paderborn (12 Sep, Bundesliga)
• Dortmund 3-2 Villarreal (8 Sep, Champions League)
• Hoffenheim 2-3 Dortmund (5 Sep, Bundesliga)

That is four wins and one draw. Dortmund have kept four clean sheets in their last seven matches across all competitions, but they showed defensive vulnerability in the 2-2 draw with Bremen.

Injuries are limited. Emre Can is not expected back until 2027, and Julian Ryerson is recovering from a rib injury. Giannis Konstantelias and Filippo Mané are also out, and Carney Chukwuemeka is a doubt. One preview says Nico Schlotterbeck is not in the squad, though another lists him in the XI, so check the confirmed lineup.

Predicted XI: Kobel; Schlotterbeck, Anton, Svensson; Sabitzer, Veerman, Nmecha, Beier; Karetsas, Guirassy. Rotation is possible after the international break.

Head-to-Head Record

The sides met in last season's league phase, sharing a 2-2 draw. The history around the fixture also matters. Glimt are winless in their four competitive encounters against German opposition, while Dortmund have faced Norwegian sides seven times in Europe, winning four, drawing two and losing once.

Key Players to Watch

• Serhou Guirassy (Dortmund): the 30-year-old forward is expected to be one of the main men in the final third.
• Jens Petter Hauge (Bodø/Glimt): his attacking performance was noticeable even without a goal in the last league outing.
• Patrick Berg (Bodø/Glimt): the midfield anchor who sets Glimt's tempo.
• Karim Adeyemi-type pace on the wings: Dortmund's wide players will test Glimt's makeshift back line, especially with Bjørtuft suspended.

Bodø/Glimt vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction

Previews are split between a Dortmund win and a draw:

• Khel Now predicts Bodø/Glimt 1-3 Borussia Dortmund.
• Football Whispers also predicts a 1-3 Dortmund win.
• BVB Buzz predicts a 1-1 draw, noting Dortmund's players are tired after international duty.
• Sportskeeda predicts a 2-2 draw.

Our view: Both defences have looked leaky, and Glimt's home record and artificial pitch make this a tricky trip for Dortmund. Goals at both ends look likely, with a 2-2 draw or a narrow Dortmund win the most probable outcomes. This is a forecast, not a guarantee.

How to Follow Bodø/Glimt vs Dortmund Live

Open the Bodø/Glimt vs Borussia Dortmund match page on Score808 for live updates, lineups and stats. You can also visit the UEFA Champions League hub for tonight's other fixtures.

In Kenya, SuperSport holds non-exclusive Champions League rights in sub-Saharan Africa through the 2026/27 season, so check your DStv or GOtv package for the match.

FAQ

What time is Bodø/Glimt vs Dortmund in Kenya?
Kick-off is 22:00 EAT on Wednesday 14 October 2026, which is 19:00 UTC.

Where is the match being played?
At Aspmyra Stadion in Bodø, Norway.

How did both teams start in the Champions League?
Bodø/Glimt lost 5-0 to Bayern Munich. Dortmund beat Villarreal 3-2.

Who is suspended for Bodø/Glimt?
Odin Luras Bjørtuft, after his red card against Bayern.

What happened when these teams last met?
They drew 2-2 in last season's league phase.

Who is favourite to win?
Dortmund are slight favourites, though Glimt's home record makes a draw or upset possible.