Kovac Cautions Borussia Dortmund Not To Underestimate Bodo/Glimt In Champions League Match

Borussia Dortmund's manager, Niko Kovac, has urged his team not to underestimate Bodo/Glimt in their upcoming Champions League match on Wednesday. The game at Signal Iduna Park is crucial for Dortmund as they aim to secure a top-eight finish in the league phase. Currently sixth with 10 points, a win could propel them to second place.Dortmund have been strong at home, losing only once in their last 20 Champions League matches. They have scored 45 goals and conceded just 12 during this period, keeping 11 clean sheets. In contrast, Bodo/Glimt have struggled in Europe, failing to win any of their last eight major European games since defeating Lazio in the Europa League last April.Kovac acknowledges Bodo's potential threat despite their current poor form and position of 32nd in the league phase. "They're not a team that plays regularly in the Champions League," said Kovac. "Their games have been close so far, as we can see from the analysis. They're a team that plays football and switches quickly. We have to find the right solutions. "

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Dortmund's encounters with Norwegian teams have been high-scoring affairs, averaging 5.5 goals per match across six games. They have won four of these matches, drawn one, and lost one—a 3-0 defeat to Rosenborg in October 1999.Kovac also highlighted the progress of Norwegian football, noting Norway's qualification for the 2026 World Cup after a long absence of 28 years. Led by Erling Haaland, Norway topped the scoring charts with 37 goals during UEFA qualifiers. "Norwegian football has developed tremendously in recent years," Kovac added. "The World Cup qualifiers show that there are many good players. We are delighted to have Julian Ryerson in our squad, a player who has played his part in this development. "As Dortmund prepare for this important match against Bodo/Glimt, they remain cautious yet optimistic about their chances to climb higher in the standings with a victory.