NEC Nijmegen vs Benfica – Europa League

Europa League · League Stage - 7
17:45
Thu, Jan 21
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NEC Nijmegen vs Benfica Prediction

Europa League, 21 Jan 2027

NEC Nijmegen 47%, Draw 25%, Benfica 28%

NEC Nijmegen have 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 games, scoring 9 and conceding 8. Benfica have 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 games, scoring 15 and conceding 4. This is the first meeting between NEC Nijmegen and Benfica in our records. Our model makes NEC Nijmegen the favourite with a 47% chance of winning. NEC Nijmegen sit 20th in the table on 4 points.

Predicted score:
NEC Nijmegen 2-1 Benfica
Most likely outcome:
NEC Nijmegen win

Who will win NEC Nijmegen vs Benfica?

Our model makes NEC Nijmegen the favourite with a 47% chance of winning.

What time does NEC Nijmegen vs Benfica kick off?

Kick-off is on 21 Jan 2027 at 17:45 UTC at Goffertstadion.

Where can I follow the score?

Follow the live score, goals and line-ups for NEC Nijmegen vs Benfica on this page on Football2day.

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Match info

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Competition
Europa LeagueLeague Stage - 7
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Form

NEC Nijmegen have won 1 of their last 5

Benfica have won 5 of their last 5

20th vs 1st

NEC Nijmegen: 4 pts

Benfica: 9 pts

Prediction

Model leans NEC Nijmegen, 47% to 28%

Who will win?

Form guide

NEC Nijmegen
LDWDD

Won 1 of the last 5

Benfica
WWWWW

Won 5 of the last 5

League table

NEC Nijmegen20th4 pts · 3 PL · GD -3
19 places apart
5 points
Benfica1st9 pts · 3 PL · GD +8
#TeamPLGDPts
1Benfica3+89
2Bayer Leverkusen3+89
19Sturm Graz3-24
20NEC Nijmegen3-34
21Red Bull Salzburg3-34
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Frequently asked questions

What time does NEC Nijmegen vs Benfica kick off?

NEC Nijmegen vs Benfica (Europa League) kicks off on 21 January 2027 at 17:45 UTC at Goffertstadion.

What are the lineups for NEC Nijmegen vs Benfica?

Lineups are not confirmed yet; they are usually announced about one hour before kickoff and appear here automatically.