FK Bodø/Glimt vs Royale Union Saint-Gilloise

This Champions League qualifying tie is finely balanced ahead of the second leg, with a playoff-round spot at stake. Bodø/Glimt are chasing a second straight league-phase campaign after last season's run to the round of 16, sitting second in the Eliteserien, a point off top spot. Royale Union Saint-Gilloise currently lead the Belgian Pro League. The first leg in Brussels was a six-goal thriller, ending 3-3. Patrick Berg's free-kick and Ole Blomberg's penalty put Bodø ahead twice, but Raul Florucz's brace and a late Promise David strike had Union seemingly through until Odin Bjørtuft's stoppage-time header salvaged a draw. Union arrive buoyant after a Belgian Super Cup win on penalties, while Bodø overcame Sporting CP in the previous round. The sides have met only once before, a goalless Europa League draw in Brussels back in 2024. With away goals no longer in play, Aspmyra Stadium's famously raucous crowd could tip a razor-thin tie. Our prediction: 2-1