Juventus vs NEC Nijmegen Preview, Prediction & Betting Tips – 17/09/2026

On September 17, 2026, Juventus will host NEC Nijmegen at the Allianz Stadium for their first-round UEFA Europa League match. This fixture marks a milestone for NEC Nijmegen, as it is their debut appearance in the Europa League at this venue. Juventus, on the other hand, return to Europe's secondary club competition aiming to replicate their deep run from 2023 when they reached the semi-finals.

Recent Form and Key Stats

• Juventus have remained unbeaten in eight of their last nine Europa League games, earning four wins and four draws.
• NEC Nijmegen have only managed one win in their past six matches across all competitions, suffering four losses and one draw since August 19.
• At home, Juventus have lost just once in their last nine competitive matches, securing five wins and three draws since February 25.

Tale of the Tape

• Juventus Position: 8th in Serie A
• NEC Nijmegen Position: 10th in Eredivisie
• 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
• Juventus Home/Away Rank: 5th
• NEC Nijmegen Home/Away Rank: 7th

Recent Matches Highlight

Juventus faced their first loss of the season recently, falling 3-2 to Sassuolo after a dramatic finish with four goals scored in the last 12 minutes at the Mapei Stadium. Despite two early equalizers from Edon Zhegrova, a late goal by Juventus loanee Vasilije Adzic sealed the win for Sassuolo.

The Italian side started the season strong with narrow victories over Frosinone and Parma, followed by a resilient 1-1 draw against AC Milan. Under Luciano Spalletti's guidance, Juventus look to bounce back quickly as they pursue their fourth Europa League title, having previously won the UEFA Cup three times, most recently in 1993.

NEC Nijmegen achieved their best-ever Eredivisie finish last season, placing third and qualifying for Champions League qualifiers. They advanced past Olympiacos but were heavily defeated by Bodo/Glimt in the final qualifying round. Currently, they sit 10th in the Eredivisie after a 3-0 loss to Cambuur and have struggled to find form lately.

Form Guide

• Juventus Last 5 Games: Win, Win, Draw, Loss
• NEC Nijmegen Last 5 Games: Loss, Win, Loss, Draw, Loss
• Juventus Goals For (Last 5): 6
• NEC Nijmegen Goals For (Last 5): 6
• Juventus Goals Against (Last 5): 4
• NEC Nijmegen Goals Against (Last 5): 12

Predictions and Betting Tips

After conceding multiple goals in their recent defeat, Juventus will be eager to respond strongly in Europe. Their squad depth and experience suggest they should claim victory against NEC Nijmegen, who have been inconsistent lately. The odds favor Juventus to take all three points.

NEC Nijmegen's last seven fixtures have seen at least three goals scored, making an over 2.5 goals bet appealing. With both teams scoring in five of NEC's last seven games, a wager on Juventus to win with both teams scoring offers good value.

Other tips include expecting over nine corners during the match and considering a 3-1 correct score prediction as a longer shot.

• Over 2.5 goals: Yes (Odds 11/25)
• Over 9 corners: Yes (Odds 83/100)
• Correct Score: 3-1 (Odds 10/1)