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Union St. Gilloise vs Bodo/Glimt: Head-to-head Stats and Match Preview

Union St. Gilloise and Bodo/Glimt meet on 4 August 2026 in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round, with kick-off scheduled for 18:00 UTC at AlbertPark in Oostende. This qualifying tie places the Belgian side at home in a high-stakes European setting, where early-season form and tactical clarity can define the path towards the group stage. For supporters and analysts alike, Union St. Gilloise vs Bodo/Glimt stats provide an important lens on how these clubs match up on the continental stage.

The fixture sits within the 2026 Champions League qualifying campaign, where progression is crucial both financially and in sporting prestige. With only limited direct history between the teams, every detail of the existing Union St. Gilloise vs Bodo/Glimt stats becomes more significant in assessing how this contest might unfold. The Belgian hosts will look to make home advantage count, while the Norwegian visitors aim to translate their European experience into another strong away performance.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record between Union St. Gilloise and Bodo/Glimt is based on a very small but competitive sample.

  • Previous meetings: 1
  • Union St. Gilloise wins: 0
  • Draws: 1
  • Bodo/Glimt wins: 0

Union St. Gilloise vs Bodo/Glimt Timeline & Historical Context

The Union St. Gilloise vs Bodo/Glimt timeline in European competition begins with their meeting on 3 October 2024 in the UEFA Europa League League Stage - 2. Played at Stade Roi Baudouin in Brussel, that match finished 0-0 after a tight 90 minutes, with both sides cancelling each other out in a cagey group-stage encounter.

That goalless draw in the Europa League is the only recorded competitive clash between the clubs so far. It underlines how finely balanced this pairing has been: neither Union St. Gilloise nor Bodo/Glimt managed to find a breakthrough, and both defences held firm across both halves, with the half-time score also 0-0. As a result, the early Union St. Gilloise vs Bodo/Glimt timeline is defined by parity rather than dominance.

With just that single Europa League fixture on record, the rivalry is still in its formative phase. However, the context of that 0-0 in a European group stage suggests that these are two sides capable of disciplined, organised performances at continental level. Moving into the Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round, the existing history points to a matchup where margins are likely to be slim and where tactical details could again decide the outcome.

Union St. Gilloise vs Bodo/Glimt Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The statistical picture from their direct meetings is narrow but revealing, especially around goal output and balance of results.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Union St. Gilloise 0 - 0 Bodo/Glimt
  • Average Goals per Match: Union St. Gilloise 0.00 vs Bodo/Glimt 0.00

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Union St. Gilloise's stadium: 0 matches played here — Union St. Gilloise won 0 (as home side), Bodo/Glimt won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Bodo/Glimt's stadium: 0 matches played here — Bodo/Glimt won 0 (as home side), Union St. Gilloise won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Union St. Gilloise vs Bodo/Glimt Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Union St. Gilloise vs Bodo/Glimt last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 3 October 2024: Union St. Gilloise 0-0 Bodo/Glimt (Half-time: 0-0) – UEFA Europa League, League Stage - 2

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Union St. Gilloise Matches Results and Stats

For the 2026 UEFA Champions League season to date, Union St. Gilloise enter this 3rd Qualifying Round fixture without any prior matches played in the competition. Their record in this Champions League campaign currently shows no games, no goals scored, and no goals conceded, leaving this tie as their first opportunity to establish attacking rhythm and defensive resilience in this season’s European context.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 0

Last 5 Bodo/Glimt Matches Results and Stats

Bodo/Glimt also begin their 2026 UEFA Champions League journey at this 3rd Qualifying Round stage with no previous fixtures recorded in the competition this season. Like their Belgian opponents, they have yet to log a result, a goal scored, or a goal conceded in this specific Champions League campaign, making this meeting a first test of their current European level.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 0

Historical Statistical Verdict

With only one prior competitive encounter, the historical Union St. Gilloise vs Bodo/Glimt stats point to an evenly matched pairing. The 0-0 Europa League draw on 3 October 2024 underlines how closely these sides have been matched so far, with both teams yet to score against each other and neither able to claim a head-to-head victory. The goals data is perfectly balanced, and there is no existing venue bias, as their only previous clash came on neutral domestic ground for Union St. Gilloise at Stade Roi Baudouin rather than AlbertPark.

Heading into the 2026 Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round, both Union St. Gilloise and Bodo/Glimt start this campaign with clean statistical slates in the competition, and their shared history is defined by defensive solidity and fine margins. While the sample size is small, the trends suggest a tactically tight contest where a single moment of quality could separate the sides. Union St. Gilloise vs Bodo/Glimt H2H Statistics updated on 30 July 2026.

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