A fascinating clash of styles awaits at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis, as Lens host Norwegian high-flyers Bodø/Glimt in a Champions League Round 6 fixture that pits French grit against one of Europe’s most remarkable unbeaten runs.
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Bodo/Glimt vs Lens: Key Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Lens vs Bodø/Glimt |
| Competition | UEFA Champions League, Round 6 |
| Date & Time | Wed, Dec 9, 2026 — 8:00 PM UTC |
| Venue | Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens, France |
| Key Stat | Bodø/Glimt unbeaten in last 18 matches |
| Lens Injuries | Titraoui, Nawrocki, Abdulhamid, Chávez, Baidoo |
| Bodø/Glimt Injuries | Haikin, Riisnæs, Gundersen, Evjen, Mikkelsen |
Match Timings and Venue
The fixture is scheduled for Wednesday, December 9, 2026, at 8:00 PM UTC, hosted at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens, France — a stadium famous for its passionate, tightly-packed atmosphere that has troubled many visiting sides over the years. Fans should convert this kickoff time to their local zone in advance, as European nights at this venue tend to draw a fervent home crowd right from the first whistle.
Current Form Context
This is where the story gets genuinely fascinating. Bodø/Glimt haven’t lost in their last 18 matches across all competitions — an extraordinary run of form that has turned the Norwegian side into one of the most talked-about surprise packages in European football this season. Lens, playing at home, will need something special to end that remarkable streak.
Team News and Injuries
Lens will be without several key players, including Yacine Titraoui (hamstring), Maik Nawrocki (cruciate ligament), Saud Abdulhamid (knock), Jhoanner Chávez (hamstring), and Samson Baidoo (thigh). Bodø/Glimt also carry a lengthy absentee list, missing Nikita Haikin, Magnus Bech Riisnæs, Jostein Gundersen, Håkon Evjen, and August Mikkelsen, all sidelined through injury.
Match Prediction
Given Bodø/Glimt’s remarkable 18-match unbeaten run, they arrive as the form team despite playing away from home. However, Lens’s home advantage at a stadium known for its intense atmosphere could be exactly what’s needed to finally test that streak. Expect a tightly contested, cagey affair rather than a routine result either way.
How to Watch
Broadcast rights vary by region, so check your local sports network or official streaming service closer to matchday for exact channel and streaming access.
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FAQs
Q1. When and where will Lens vs Bodø/Glimt be played?
The match kicks off on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, at 8:00 PM UTC at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens, France.
Q2. What makes Bodø/Glimt’s current form so notable?
Bodø/Glimt haven’t lost in their last 18 matches, making them one of the standout form teams in European football this season.
