Prediction: Bodo/Glimt vs Borussia Dortmund

Turning their attention back to Champions League duties on Wednesday night, Borussia Dortmund will travel to Norway when they meet Bodo/Glimt.

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Verdict: Andreas Helmersen over 0.5 shots on target

Bodo/Glimt

Starting with the hosts, while Bodo/Glimt might have watched their iconic Champions League adventure come to an end at the Round of 16 stage back in March, the Norwegian record-breakers rightfully cemented their spot as one of Europe’s ultimate surprise packages. Collecting a string of heavyweight scalps as they registered blockbuster victories against the likes of Atletico Madrid and Manchester City, Kjetil Knutsen’s men have continued to demonstrate that they can cause all of Europe’s elite some major headaches. However, getting this season’s Champions League adventure underway with a 5-0 drumming against German giants Bayern Munich, Bodo/Glimt are searching for some essential defensive grit. Heading into September’s international break with a 2-1 loss against domestic foes Brann, Wednesday’s hosts have failed to muster a single clean sheet from any of their previous seven appearances across all competitions.

Shown a last-gasp Champions League red card away at Bayern Munich last month, Norwegian international Odin Luras Bjortuft will miss out through suspension here. The duo of Joshua Gaston Kitolano and Magnus Riisnaes are recovering from respective knee injuries and won’t play any part on Wednesday night.

Enjoying what has been a sensational free-scoring run and now notching nine goals in his previous 10 appearances across all competitions, Andreas Helmersen will spearhead Bodo/Glimt’s attack. Recently returning from a muscle issue, veteran defender Haitam Aleesami could be handed a full recall.

Borussia Dortmund

As for the visitors, while Borussia Dortmund might have been frustrated over the weekend as they eventually marked their return from September’s international break with a lively 2-2 stalemate at home against Werder Bremen, the German giants have enjoyed a dominant start to the 2026/27 campaign. Mustering 13 points from their opening five Bundesliga showdowns and with just their goal difference keeping them off the top of the table, Niko Kovac’s side should still find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. With their sights set on mounting a genuine domestic title charge this season, Wednesday’s guests will be looking to make another statement here. Getting their European charge underway with an action-packed 3-2 victory at home against Villarreal last month, BVB will be looking to exploit a leaky Bodo/Glimt defence.

Suffering a long-term knee injury on what was his Borussia Dortmund debut back on August 29th, new recruit and Greek starlet Giannis Konstantelias faces a lengthy stint on the sidelines. Likewise, one-time Liverpool midfielder Emre Can is recovering from his own respective knee issue.

Quickly blossoming into a key figure in rural Germany, England U21 international Jobe Bellingham will start in the middle of the park on Wednesday night. Registering four direct goal contributions in his opening five Bundesliga appearances (two goals, two assists), Serhou Guirassy will spearhead BVB’s attack.

Bodo/Glimt vs Borussia Dortmund Key Factors to Consider

• When Bodo/Glimt and Borussia Dortmund met for a Champions League showdown back in December 2025, Wednesday’s opponents played out a thrilling 2-2 stalemate in rural Germany.
• Getting their Champions League adventure underway with a rollercoaster 3-2 win against Villarreal on September 8th, BVB are unbeaten in their previous seven appearances across all competitions (six wins, one draw).
• Bodo/Glimt have failed to muster a single clean sheet from their previous seven matchups across all competitions.
• Five of BVB’s last six matchups across all formats have finished with over 2.5 goals.
• Wednesday’s hosts have suffered just a sole defeat in front of their own supporters so far this calendar year.

With Wednesday’s opponents playing out a thrilling 2-2 stalemate when they met for a Champions League showdown back in December 2025, neutrals will be hoping for another European thriller here. While Bodo/Glimt might have opened their campaign with a nightmare 5-0 drumming away at Bayern Munich last month, the Norwegian outfit will certainly be excited to make a return to home soil. Meeting a Borussia Dortmund squad who have gained a reputation for their action-packed affairs, chances could come thick and fast.

Verdict: Andreas Helmersen over 0.5 shots on target

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