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UEFA Europa League League Stage · 7
NEC Nijmegen crestNEC NijmegenWDLWW
17:45
Thursday 21 January 2027 · UK time
Benfica crestBenficaWWWWW
Goffertstadion, Nijmegen Add to calendar

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Match preview

NEC Nijmegen host Benfica in UEFA Europa League League Stage · 7 on Thursday 21 January 2027, 17:45 (UK time) at Goffertstadion, Nijmegen.

NEC Nijmegen sit 11th with 14 points from 12 matches, 14 points behind of 2nd-placed Benfica.

NEC Nijmegen are in mixed form (3W 1D 1L in their last 5). Benfica are in excellent form (5W 0D 0L in their last 5).

Our data model gives NEC Nijmegen a 21% chance of victory, Benfica 61% and the draw 18%. It makes Benfica the favourites, with expected goals of 1.43 against 2.52.

Confirmed line-ups usually appear about an hour before kick-off. This page updates automatically.

Questions & answers

What time is NEC Nijmegen vs Benfica?

Kick-off is Thursday 21 January 2027, 17:45 UK time.

Where is NEC Nijmegen vs Benfica played?

The match is played at Goffertstadion, Nijmegen.

Who is predicted to win NEC Nijmegen vs Benfica?

Our Poisson data model rates NEC Nijmegen at 21%, the draw at 18% and Benfica at 61%. The most likely single scoreline is 1-2. This is statistical analysis, not betting advice.