Bodø / Glimt 0-1 Monaco: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Bodø / Glimt 0-1 Monaco in the Champions League on Tuesday, 04 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Well, that was a tough one for Bodø / Glimt, wasn’t it? They had the lion’s share of the ball at home but couldn’t find the back of the net, ending up on the wrong side of a 0-1 scoreline against Monaco. The game’s turning point came just before half-time when Folarin Balogun put Monaco ahead, and despite a spirited effort, Bodø / Glimt couldn’t claw it back. To make matters worse, Jostein Gundersen saw red late on, which certainly didn’t help their cause. Given their recent form, this result might sting a bit more, but credit where it’s due – Monaco defended well and took their chance when it came.

Monaco, on the other hand, will be chuffed with this result. They managed to nick a win away from home, which is never easy, especially when you’re only holding 36% of the possession. Balogun’s goal just before the break was the difference, and they held firm despite Bodø / Glimt’s pressure. It’s a solid performance from Monaco, who’ve now got a bit of momentum going into their next matches. They’ll be looking to build on this, especially with their defence standing tall against a team that usually dominates the ball.

Looking at the stats, Bodø / Glimt had the upper hand in possession with 64% to Monaco’s 36%, but football’s not just about keeping the ball, is it? They had the same number of corners as Monaco, four each, but couldn’t make them count. Bodø / Glimt’s dribbling was slightly better at 48% success compared to Monaco’s 45%, but it was Monaco who made the most of their opportunities. The discipline was a bit of a mixed bag, with Bodø / Glimt picking up one yellow and a red, while Monaco racked up four yellows but kept their cool otherwise.

The key moment that swung the game Monaco’s way was undoubtedly Folarin Balogun’s goal in the 43rd minute, assisted by Maghnes Akliouche. That strike just before half-time gave Monaco the lead they’d hold onto for the rest of the match. For Bodø / Glimt, things went from bad to worse when Jostein Gundersen was sent off in the 82nd minute after picking up a second yellow card. That red card certainly didn’t help their chances of mounting a comeback, and it summed up a frustrating night for the home side.

Bodø / Glimt lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, with Nikita Haikin in goal and a back four of Fredrik Sjøvold, Brede Moe, Odin Luras Bjortuft, and Fredrik Bjørkan. The midfield trio of Håkon Evjen, Patrick Berg, and Sondre Fet worked hard to control the game, while the front three of Sondre Auklend, Kasper Høgh, and Jens Petter Hauge tried to make things happen up top. Despite their efforts and high possession, the formation didn’t quite click as they struggled to break down Monaco’s defence.

Monaco opted for a 3-1-4-2 setup, with Philipp Köhn between the sticks and a back three of Thilo Kehrer, Mohammed Salisu, and Caio Henrique. Mamadou Coulibaly anchored the midfield, with J. Teze, Takumi Minamino, Aleksandr Golovin, and Kassoum Ouattara providing width and creativity. Up front, Maghnes Akliouche and Folarin Balogun proved to be a lethal combination, with Balogun’s goal proving decisive. The formation allowed Monaco to soak up pressure and hit Bodø / Glimt on the counter, which worked a treat.

Folarin Balogun takes home the Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match award, and rightly so. His goal just before half-time was the difference in the game, and he showed great composure to finish off Akliouche’s assist. Balogun’s presence up top caused Bodø / Glimt all sorts of problems, and his impact on the match can’t be understated. A top performance from the Monaco striker.

Recent Champions League matches:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Monaco (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Galatasaray (A)

Recent Champions League matches:

• Win: 1-0 vs Bodø / Glimt (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Tottenham Hotspur (H)

Currently sitting in 27th place with 2 points, Bodø / Glimt will face Bryne on November 09, 2025 at 16:00.

Monaco, currently in 18th place with 5 points, will take on Lens on November 08, 2025 at 20:05.

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