Borussia Dortmund vs Bodø/Glimt: Prediction, Lineups & Kickoff Time | UEFA Champions League 2025/26

On: December 8, 2025 2:51 AM

Borussia Dortmund vs Bodø/Glimt: Prediction, Lineups & Kickoff Time | UEFA Champions League 2025/26

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Borussia Dortmund vs Bodø/Glimt — Match Preview

Champions League football returns to the Signal Iduna Park on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, as Borussia Dortmund host Norwegian champions Bodø/Glimt. Dortmund are flying high in 6th place (10 points) and look set to secure automatic qualification for the Round of 16 if they continue their strong home form. Bodø/Glimt, languishing in 32nd place with just 2 points, are fighting for their European lives. A win is non-negotiable for the visitors if they want to reach the playoff round, but the “Yellow Wall” presents the most intimidating atmosphere in Europe.

Borussia Dortmund vs Bodø/Glimt — Match Info

Competition: UEFA Champions League (League Phase – Matchday 6)
Venue: Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund (Capacity: 81,365)
Date: Wednesday, 10 December 2025
Kickoff: 21:00 CET | 20:00 GMT | 01:30 IST (Thursday)
Referee: Michael Oliver (ENG) — Expected

Borussia Dortmund vs Bodø/Glimt — Match Stakes

Borussia Dortmund (6th — 10 pts):

Win → Move to 13 pts; virtually guarantees a Top 8 finish (direct Round of 16 spot)
Draw → Keeps them in the top tier but leaves them vulnerable to chasers like Liverpool/Inter
Loss → Could drop out of the Top 8, forcing a tricky playoff round in February

Bodø/Glimt (32nd — 2 pts):

Win → Jump to 5 pts; massive boost for Top 24 playoff hopes
Draw → Likely insufficient to survive given their poor goal difference (-4)
Loss → Almost certain elimination from European competition

Borussia Dortmund vs Bodø/Glimt — Team News

Borussia Dortmund:

Adeyemi K. — Questionable (Muscle tightness)
Süle N. — Out (Ankle injury)
Ryerson J. — Available (Rested vs Hoffenheim)

Bodø/Glimt:

Saltnes U. — Out (Knee injury)
Wembangomo B. — Questionable (Hamstring)
Haikin N. — Available (Starting GK)

Borussia Dortmund vs Bodø/Glimt — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Borussia Dortmund

07/12 — 2–0 vs Hoffenheim (Bundesliga)
03/12 — 0–1 vs Bayer Leverkusen (DFB Pokal)
29/11 — 2–1 vs Bayer Leverkusen (Bundesliga)
26/11 — 4–0 vs Villarreal (UCL)
22/11 — 3–3 vs Stuttgart (Bundesliga)

Bodø/Glimt

30/11 — 5–0 vs Fredrikstad (Eliteserien)
26/11 — 2–3 vs Juventus (UCL)
21/11 — 2–1 vs KFUM Oslo (Eliteserien)
09/11 — 5–0 vs Bryne (Eliteserien)
05/11 — 0–1 vs Monaco (UCL)

Borussia Dortmund vs Bodø/Glimt — Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)

No competitive matches found (First Meeting)

Borussia Dortmund vs Bodø/Glimt — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)

Borussia Dortmund (4-2-3-1)

Kobel G.; Couto Y., Anton W., Schlotterbeck N., Bensebaini R.; Can E., Gross P.; Sabitzer M., Brandt J., Gittens J.; Guirassy S.

Bodø/Glimt (4-3-3)

Haikin N.; Sjøvold F., Bjørtuft O., Gundersen J., Bjørkan F.; Evjen H., Berg P., Fet S.; Zinckernagel P., Espejord R., Hauge J.P.

Borussia Dortmund vs Bodø/Glimt — Impact Bench

Borussia Dortmund: Beier (Speed in transition), Reyna (Creative unlock), Nmecha (Physicality)

Bodø/Glimt: Maatta (Winger pace), Kapskarmo (Aerial threat)

Borussia Dortmund vs Bodø/Glimt — Tactical Analysis

Borussia Dortmund

Nuri Şahin’s side has been lethal in transition, evidenced by their 4-0 demolition of Villarreal. At home, they press aggressively in the first 15 minutes to utilize the crowd’s energy. With Guirassy holding up the ball, runners like Gittens and Sabitzer flood the box. They will target Bodø’s right flank, which looked vulnerable against Juventus.

Bodø/Glimt

Kjetil Knutsen plays a brave, high-risk 4-3-3 regardless of the opponent. They will try to play out from the back, heavily relying on Patrick Berg to dictate tempo. However, their high defensive line is a massive risk against Dortmund’s speed (Gittens/Beier). Expect them to score but concede plenty of chances on the counter-attack.

Borussia Dortmund vs Bodø/Glimt — Key Battles

Schlotterbeck vs Hauge — ex-Milan winger cutting inside vs aggressive CB
Brandt vs Berg — battle for midfield control
Guirassy vs Gundersen — physical mismatch in the box
Couto vs Bjørkan — duel of the attacking full-backs

Borussia Dortmund vs Bodø/Glimt — Spotlight Players

Borussia Dortmund — Serhou Guirassy

The striker is in red-hot form. His physical presence allows Dortmund to bypass midfield pressure, and his finishing inside the box is elite. A goal here solidifies his status as one of Europe’s top marksmen.

Bodø/Glimt — Jens Petter Hauge

Returning to Germany (formerly played for Frankfurt), Hauge has a point to prove. He is Bodø’s primary creative outlet and must have a perfect game if the Norwegians are to snatch a result.

Borussia Dortmund vs Bodø/Glimt — Prediction

Borussia Dortmund 4–1 Bodø/Glimt

Bodø/Glimt plays attractive football, but their naivety in defense against elite sides has been punished in this campaign (conceding 3 to Juve). Dortmund’s attack is simply too fast and powerful at home. Expect a high-scoring affair with BVB cruising.