Prediction: Nijmegen vs Bodo/Glimt

Two camps who will know the importance of claiming a first-leg advantage on Wednesday night, Nijmegen will welcome Bodo/Glimt to the Netherlands.

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Verdict: Bryan Linssen over 0.5 shots on target

Nijmegen

Starting with the hosts, springing a real upset last season as they clinched a bronze medal finish among Holland’s elite, Nijmegen have rightfully received a string of plaudits from across the continent. Collecting a heavyweight Champions League qualifying scalp last week as they sent Greek icons Olympiacos packing thanks to a 2-1 aggregate win, Dick Schreuder’s camp will know the importance of claiming a first-leg advantage here. Picking up some perfect momentum over the weekend and clinching a maiden Eredivisie victory of the new campaign as they cruised their way to a routine 4-1 romp away at Willem II, Nijmegen will now be hoping to find some much-welcomed defensive grit. In fact, Wednesday’s hosts have failed to muster a single competitive clean sheet in front of their own supporters since returning from March’s international break.

Still sidelined with a long-term knee injury and yet to make a single appearance across any competition so far this calendar year, Nijmegen will once again be without former Ajax youngster Perr Schuss on Wednesday night. Likewise, missing out against Willem II over the weekend with a reported muscle issue, 21-year-old Sami Ouaissa is not expected to play any part here.

Finding the net in back-to-back appearances over the past week and bagging what turned out to be a famous winner against Olympiacos, veteran marksman Bryan Linssen will lead the line in Holland.

Bodo/Glimt

As for the visitors, shattering a string of records during their iconic Champions League adventure last season, Bodo/Glimt have cemented their spot as one of Europe’s ultimate dark horses. Extending on their respective charge last week as they dragged themselves to a pulsating 6-5 aggregate win against Royale Union, the Norwegian giants certainly find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Currently leading the chase at the top of the Eliteserien standings, Wednesday’s guests are unbeaten in all of their previous 13 consecutive appearances across all competitions – a purple patch that stems back to May 4th. Finding a real clinical edge in the final third, it should also be highlighted that Bodo/Glimt have notched at least a trio of strikes in five of their last six showdowns.

Dealing with a recent knee injury and once again missing out against Royale Union last week, Bodo/Glimt will travel to Holland without former AZ Alkmaar midfielder Hakon Evjen on Wednesday night. Likewise, 25-year-old striker August Mikkelsen is recovering from a muscle injury and won’t play any part here.

Registering six direct goal contortions (four goals, two assists) in his previous seven appearances across all competitions, leading marksman Ole Blomberg will spearhead Bodo/Glimt’s charge in the final third.

Nijmegen vs Bodo/Glimt Key Factors to Consider

• Wednesday’s first-leg showdown in the Netherlands will be the first meeting between Nijmegen and Bodo/Glimt.
• Continuing on from last season, Nijmegen have failed to register a single competitive clean sheet in front of their own supporters since returning from March’s international break.
• Nine of Nijmegen’s last 10 competitive matchups have finished with both teams finding the net.
• Bodo/Glimt are unbeaten in all of their previous 13 consecutive appearances across all competitions – a purple patch that stems back to May 4th.
• Wednesday’s guests have registered at least a pair of strikes in five of their previous six matchups across all formats.

Eventually edging past Royale Union last week following a sensational 6-5 aggregate victory, Bodo/Glimt have certainly gained a reputation for their lively outings on either side of the summer interval. Notching at least a trio of strikes in five of their last six appearances across all competitions, we could be treated to an enjoyable Champions League qualifying battle here. Likewise, with Nijmegen seeing nine of their previous 10 competitive matchups finish with both teams finding the net, chances could come thick and fast in midweek.

Verdict: Bryan Linssen over 0.5 shots on target

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