NEC Nijmegen wins
Observed odds 1.72
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Winamax1.72
Winamax1.72
PMU1.70Observed odds
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NECNijmegen
OmoniaNicosia
NEC Nijmegen wins
Observed odds 1.72
Winamax1.72PMU1.70Observed odds
Prediction: NEC Nijmegen · Match result (1X2). Estimated probability: 54.5 %, based on market odds. No stake: this probability does not justify a bet at the available odds.
Read the full analysisPrediction: NEC Nijmegen · Match result (1X2). Estimated probability: 54.5 %, based on market odds. No stake: this probability does not justify a bet at the available odds.
In the league phase, NEC lost 0-5 to Juventus on 16 September, drew 1-1 against Levski Sofia on 15 October, then won 4-2 at Dinamo Zagreb on 22 October. Omonia beat Celta 1-0 on 16 September, Celje 3-0 away on 15 October, then lost 1-4 to Benfica on 22 October.
NEC has 4 points after three matchdays, Omonia 6. Domestic schedules, exact rest and physical condition between 22 October and the match are not sufficiently established.
No previous NEC-Omonia meeting has been confirmed by an official source consulted. A secondary indication mentions the absence of a previous encounter, but the history has not been exhaustively verified.
There is therefore no documented recent head-to-head score to incorporate; the 2026 European results concern other opponents and do not constitute direct meetings.
Une source spécialisée probably reported Philippe Sandler, Bram Nuytinck and Emre Mor as unavailable for NEC, as well as Carel Eiting and Fotis Kitsos for Omonia, without direct medical confirmation from the clubs in the sources consulted. Omonia announced on 26 October a metatarsal fracture for Andreas Christou.
His final availability, that of the starting goalkeepers and any European suspensions are not confirmed.
NEC can use the pitch to impose an aggressive start and look for quick transitions; its reaction in Zagreb supports this scenario, without erasing the heavy defeat suffered in Turin. Omonia can respond with a compact block and transitions, a style compatible with its away wins against Celje and with its two-point lead.
The opposite scenario is therefore Omonia's control in transitions or a weakening of NEC's defensive line; the official line-ups and confirmed absences will determine whether the home advantage remains credible.
The match is scheduled for 5 November 2026 at 17:45 UTC at the Goffertstadion in Nijmegen, NEC at home, for matchday 4 of the UEFA Europa League league phase. No official lineup was known as of 30 October.
The starters and goalkeeper for each team remain to be confirmed.
Eleven from the previous match, against Dinamo Zagreb on 22 October 2026
CoachDick Schreuder
Eleven from the previous match, against Benfica on 22 October 2026
CoachH. Berg
Bench
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | +6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2 | 2 | +6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | 2 | +5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | 2 | +4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | 2 | +4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | 2 | +4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | 2 | +3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | 2 | +2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | 2 | +2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | 2 | +2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | 2 | +3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 12 | 2 | +3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 13 | 2 | +1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 14 | 2 | +1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 15 | 2 | +3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 16 | 2 | +2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 17 | 2 | +1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 18 | 2 | +1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 19 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 20 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 21 | 2 | -3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 22 | 2 | -1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 23 | 2 | -1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 24 | 2 | -1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 25 | 2 | -1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 26 | 2 | -3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 27 | 2 | -5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 28 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 29 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 30 | 2 | -3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 31 | 2 | -4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 32 | 2 | -4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 33 | 2 | -5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 34 | 2 | -5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 35 | 2 | -5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 36 | 2 | -8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
