In the UEFA Champions League, Borussia Dortmund currently sits in sixth place. This position secures them a direct spot in the round of 16, avoiding play-off matches. However, their advantage over the ninth and tenth place teams is narrow, both being tied on points but separated by goals.
Dortmund’s Strong Home Performance
Dortmund has a remarkable home record in the UEFA Champions League, losing only once in their last 20 matches. During this period, they have achieved:
- 13 wins
- 6 draws
- A goal difference of 45 goals scored to just 12 conceded
Interestingly, they have only conceded goals in eight of these home matches.
FK Bodø/Glimt’s Recent Struggles
On the other hand, FK Bodø/Glimt finds itself in 32nd place. Their European journey has seen two draws and three narrow defeats. Despite a strong showing last season, reaching the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League, they have struggled in recent away matches. Specifically, they have secured only one win in their last 11 European away games, losing seven times.
Head-to-Head Records
Dortmund will meet FK Bodø/Glimt for the first time in European competition, marking their fourth encounter with a Norwegian club. Their previous matches against Norwegian teams include:
- 1963 vs. Lyn Oslo: 4-2 away, 3-1 home
- 1999 vs. Rosenborg Trondheim: 2-2 away, 3-0 home
- 2015 vs. Odds BK: 4-3 away, 7-2 home
These encounters have produced high-scoring games, averaging 5.5 goals per match.
Bodø/Glimt’s European Background
This marks FK Bodø/Glimt’s twelfth appearance in a European club competition. Previously, they faced a German club in the 1999/2000 season. They were eliminated in the first round by Werder Bremen after suffering a 5-0 loss at home and a 1-1 draw away. This season is important for them as it is their first participation in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League.
Unique Stats of the Teams
Dortmund stands out as the highest-scoring team in the current Champions League season, averaging 5.6 goals per game with 28 goals across their matches. In contrast, FK Bodø/Glimt, despite their challenges, have only lost one match by more than one goal throughout their Champions League campaign.
Both teams look to make a significant impact in their upcoming matches, with Dortmund aiming to solidify their position and FK Bodø/Glimt hoping to turn their fortunes around.
