Bodo/Glimt vs Borussia Dortmund Preview: Litmus test for BVB in icy northern Norway

Dortmund resume their Champions League campaign away to Bodo/Glimt on Wednesday.

By Sachin Bhat · BVB Buzz

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 2:30 PM

Key Things to Know

Borussia Dortmund face Bodo/Glimt away in their second Champions League fixture of the season.
Bodo/Glimt defender Odin Luras Bjortuft is suspended following a red card against Bayern Munich.
Dortmund are missing injured duo Emre Can and Julian Ryerson for the trip to Norway.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Borussia Dortmund travel to face Bodo/Glimt in northern Norway on Wednesday, looking to build on their winning start in the UEFA Champions League. Niko Kovac's team opened their European campaign with a 3-2 victory over Villarreal, though they enter the fixture following a 2-2 Bundesliga draw against Werder Bremen. Bodo/Glimt seek redemption after suffering a 5-0 defeat to Bayern Munich in their opener.

The hosts will be without the suspended Odin Luras Bjortuft, while Andreas Helmersen is expected to return to the lineup. For Dortmund, Emre Can remains sidelined until 2027 and Julian Ryerson is out with a rib injury. The writer predicts a 1-1 draw between the two sides.

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Bodo/Glimt vs Borussia Dortmund Preview: Litmus test for BVB in icy northern Norway

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