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Juventus vs NEC Nijmegen: Match Preview, Key Stats & Betting Tips - 17/09/2026

NEC Nijmegen will step onto the pitch at the Allianz Stadium on Thursday for their first ever Europa League match against Juventus. The Italian side is competing in Europe’s second-tier tournament after a semi-final run in 2023 and aims to advance deep into the competition.

NEC's recent form has been shaky, managing only one win in their last six matches across all competitions. Meanwhile, Juventus remains strong in European play, unbeaten in eight of their last nine Europa League games with a combination of wins and draws.

Key Stats Before Kickoff

  • Juventus: Unbeaten in 8 of last 9 Europa League matches, including 4 wins and 4 draws
  • NEC Nijmegen: Only 1 win in last 6 matches, suffering 4 losses and 1 draw since August 19
  • Juventus home form: Lost just 1 of last 9 competitive home games, with 5 wins and 3 draws since late February

Team Comparison

  • Juventus Position (Serie A): 8th
  • NEC Nijmegen Position (Eredivisie): 10th
  • Juventus Points: 7
  • NEC Nijmegen Points: 7
  • Juventus Goals For: 6
  • NEC Nijmegen Goals For: 11
  • Juventus Goals Against: 4
  • NEC Nijmegen Goals Against: 12
  • Juventus Clean Sheets: 2
  • NEC Nijmegen Clean Sheets: 0
  • Home/Away Ranking: Juventus 5th, NEC Nijmegen 7th

Recent Performances

Juventus encountered their first loss of the season on Sunday, falling 3-2 to Sassuolo in a game that saw four goals scored in the final 12 minutes. Despite trailing twice, they fought back both times, but a last-minute goal sealed the defeat. Earlier in the season, Juventus had back-to-back wins over Frosinone and Parma and managed a comeback draw against AC Milan.

They secured Europa League qualification after missing out on the Champions League, finishing just outside the top four last season. Historically, Juventus have claimed the Europa League title three times, most recently in 1993 with a dominant aggregate victory over Borussia Dortmund.

On the other side, NEC Nijmegen had a breakthrough last season by finishing third in the Eredivisie—their highest ever—earning a spot in the Champions League qualifiers. They eliminated Olympiacos but were heavily defeated by Bodo/Glimt in the final qualifying round. Currently, NEC sits 10th in the league after a 3-0 loss to Cambuur, showing some struggles ahead of their Europa League debut.

Form Guide

  • Juventus: Win, Win, Draw, Loss
  • NEC Nijmegen: Loss, Win, Loss, Draw, Loss
  • Goals For Juventus: 6
  • Goals Against Juventus: 4
  • Goals For NEC Nijmegen: 6
  • Goals Against NEC Nijmegen: 12

Betting Insights

After conceding multiple goals in their last match, Juventus will be eager to respond strongly in this Europa League clash. Their squad depth and experience suggest they are favorites to take all three points, with odds around 1.22 (11/50).

NEC Nijmegen matches have frequently featured several goals, so backing over 2.5 total goals at 1.44 (11/25) looks reasonable. Since both teams often score in NEC’s recent games, a bet on Juventus to win with both teams scoring yes at 2.75 (7/4) could be a valuable choice.

Expect plenty of action, possibly more than 9 corners at odds near 1.83 (83/100). As an outsider pick, a 3-1 final score at 11.00 (10/1) offers interesting potential.

Predicted Score

Juventus 3-1 NEC Nijmegen

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