Bodø/Glimt and Union St. Gilloise face decisive Champions League qualifier

What Happened

Bodø/Glimt and Union St. Gilloise are scheduled to play the second leg of their UEFA Champions League third qualifying round tie on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The match follows a 3-3 draw in the first leg, with a place in the next round at stake.

Background

The two clubs have a limited European history, with all previous encounters ending in draws. Their most recent match, the first leg of this qualifier, concluded in a 3-3 draw. Prior to that, a 2024 UEFA Europa League group stage match between them finished 0-0.

Bodø/Glimt are currently leading the Norwegian Eliteserien and are unbeaten in their last ten matches across all competitions. They have achieved notable home victories against strong opponents in past Champions League campaigns, including Manchester City, Inter, and Sporting. Manager Kjetil Knutsen has a fully fit squad available for the second leg.

Key Facts

• The second leg of the UEFA Champions League 3rd qualifying round between Bodø/Glimt and Union St. Gilloise will be played on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
• The first leg concluded in a 3-3 draw.
• Bodø/Glimt are unbeaten in their last ten matches across all competitions.
• Bodø/Glimt sit at the top of the Norwegian Eliteserien.
• Bodø/Glimt have won their last five home games.
• Union St. Gilloise had higher possession (69.1%) and a higher expected goals (xG) value (0.79) in the first leg compared to Bodø/Glimt (0.54 xG).
• In the first leg, Union St. Gilloise registered more shots (4) and shots on target (1) than Bodø/Glimt (2 shots, 0 on target).