Overview
Bodo/Glimt host Borussia Dortmund in a cup tie where Dortmund currently lead the competition standings (#12 with 3 points) while Bodo/Glimt sit at #36 with no points. Last season, Dortmund showed a solid scoring baseline with 2.2 goals per game but conceded 2.1. Bodo/Glimt scored 2.0 and conceded 1.7 last season in 14 matches. The head-to-head last December ended 2-2, indicating a competitive fixture.
Form & xG
This season's small sample shows Dortmund in winning form (5W) averaging 2.4 goals and conceding 0.8 per game with an xG of 1.53 for and 0.91 against. Bodo/Glimt have a more mixed recent form (LWWD) scoring and conceding 2.25 each per game, with no available xG data this season. Dortmund's possession and shots per game (49.6%, 15.2 shots) surpass Bodo/Glimt's 49.5% and 9.5 shots, indicating Dortmund's attacking edge.
Team News & Key Players
Bodo/Glimt's top contributors include Sondre Fet with 2 goals and 1.39 shots/90, and Sondre Auklend providing 1 goal, 2 assists, and 1.25 shots/90. Dortmund rely heavily on S. Guirassy, who boasts 4 goals, 2 assists, and an outstanding 3.97 shots/90 with 2.09 on target. Dortmund's defense, led by GK Gregor Kobel (rating 7.1), has conceded less this season (0.8 per game) compared to Bodo/Glimt's 2.25.
Stats & Betting Angles
Bodo/Glimt's matches have seen 100% over 2.5 goals this season, with 50% BTTS, while Dortmund have 60% over 2.5 and 40% BTTS. Dortmund's clean sheet rate is 60% compared to Bodo/Glimt's 25%. Dortmund's higher shots on target (5.2 vs 4) and corners (4.8 vs 2.3) suggest more attacking pressure. The last H2H ended 2-2, supporting a high-scoring game with goals from both sides.
Verdict
Given Dortmund's superior defensive record and attacking potency, combined with Bodo/Glimt's vulnerability at the back and strong home scoring, a competitive, high-scoring game is expected. The last meeting's 2-2 draw and current form favor a close match with goals on both ends. Expect Dortmund to edge the match while both teams find the net, likely producing over 2.5 goals.



































































































































