Juventus vs NEC Nijmegen Preview and Betting Tips - 17 September 2026

Juventus vs NEC Nijmegen Preview

The Allianz Stadium will host an intriguing Europa League clash as Juventus face NEC Nijmegen on September 17, 2026. This marks NEC Nijmegen’s first ever match in the Europa League at this venue, while Juventus aim to make a strong impact in Europe’s second-tier competition for the first time since their 2023 semi-final run.

Key Match Details

• Date & Time: 17/09/26 - 20:00
• Competition: UEFA Europa League - 1st Round
• Venue: Allianz Stadium

Recent Form and Stats

• Juventus Europa League Record: Unbeaten in 8 of last 9 matches (4 wins, 4 draws)
• NEC Nijmegen Recent Form: Only 1 win in last 6 matches (4 losses, 1 draw since August 19)
• Juventus Home Matches: Lost just once in last 9 competitive home games (5 wins, 3 draws since February 25)

Team Comparison

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

Recent Performances

Juventus suffered their first loss of the season recently, a 3-2 defeat away to Sassuolo where four goals came in the last 12 minutes. Earlier, they had secured narrow wins against Frosinone and Parma and drawn with AC Milan. Luciano Spalletti’s side will want to bounce back quickly as they pursue their fourth Europa League title, having won it thrice before, most notably with a 6-1 aggregate victory over Borussia Dortmund in 1993.

NEC Nijmegen had a historic 2025-26 season, finishing third in the Eredivisie—their best ever—and earning a spot in Champions League qualifiers. They knocked out Olympiacos but were heavily defeated by Bodo/Glimt in the final qualifying round. Currently, they sit 10th in the league after a 3-0 loss to Cambuur and have struggled in recent matches, failing to secure a win in five of their last six games.

Form Guide

• Juventus Last 5 Matches: W W D L
• NEC Nijmegen Last 5 Matches: L W L D L
• Goals For (Last 5): Juventus 6 vs NEC Nijmegen 6
• Goals Against (Last 5): Juventus 4 vs NEC Nijmegen 12

Betting Predictions

Juventus are expected to respond strongly after their recent defensive lapses. Their experience and squad depth give them the edge, so backing them for a win is sensible. The current odds favor Juventus at 11/50 (1.22).

NEC Nijmegen's matches have seen plenty of goals lately; over 2.5 goals at 11/25 (1.44) looks likely. Five of NEC’s last seven games had both teams scoring, making the Juventus win with both teams to score (BTTS) a good value bet at 7/4 (2.75).

Expect a lively game with more than 9 corners (priced at 83/100 or 1.83). A correct score prediction of 3-1 to Juventus is offered at 10/1 (11.00) and stands as a possible outsider choice.

Summary of Betting Tips

• Over 2.5 Goals: Yes at 11/25 (1.44)
• Over 9 Corners: Yes at 83/100 (1.83)
• Correct Score: Juventus 3-1 NEC Nijmegen at 10/1 (11.00)