NEC Nijmegen vs Bodo/Glimt - UEFA Champions League

When NEC Nijmegen and Bodo/Glimt clash at the home ground on August 19, 2026, the stakes extend well beyond a single result — this is a UEFA Champions League fixture that carries real weight for both clubs. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Ahead of the first leg of the UEFA Conference League play-off tie against Czech side Jablonec at Ibrox on Thursday, McInnes said: "I said that when I spoke to Lawrence.

Both NEC Nijmegen and Bodo/Glimt will be eager to build momentum when they meet in UEFA Champions League. NEC Nijmegen will be keen to seize the initiative and build some momentum on home soil. On the road the visitors have looked devoid of inspiration, LWWWD in their last five and a win rate of 0% that makes for sobering reading. The 24-year-old finished first in one of Arsenal's big pre-season testing challenges - a 1.4km run at full pace.

Wing play is likely to be central to the contest. NEC Nijmegen will look to stretch the pitch and isolate their wide attackers, while Bodo/Glimt must find a way to compress the space and choke the supply lines. Schalke had only 17 per cent of the possession but, having visited the club to interview their charismatic coach Miron Muslic, that is hardly a surprise.

With Talisca leading the league's scoring charts at 4 goals, the contest is unlikely to be short of attacking intent. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. July 28: FIFA announces its "FIFA forward Enterprise" investment plan, proposing to spin off the commercial rights to competitions, including the World Cup, into a new company.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. The signals point towards a stalemate, with the two sides closely matched across form and standings. A 1-1 draw is easy to envisage. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.