NEC Nijmegen vs Olympiakos Piraeus: Head-to-Head Stats and Historical Context

NEC Nijmegen host Olympiakos Piraeus at Goffertstadion in Nijmegen on 11 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 17:30 UTC in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round. This second-leg tie follows a tightly contested first meeting in Piraeus and will decide which club advances further in the 2026 continental campaign. With the stakes of Champions League qualification on the line, every detail in the NEC Nijmegen vs Olympiakos Piraeus stats takes on added importance.

The fixture is set against a backdrop of a developing European matchup rather than a long-standing rivalry, but both sides know progression here is crucial for prestige and revenue. NEC Nijmegen will look to make home advantage count at Goffertstadion, while Olympiakos Piraeus arrive with experience in European qualifiers. This context, together with the existing NEC Nijmegen vs Olympiakos Piraeus stats from their recent clashes, frames a finely balanced tie.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record between NEC Nijmegen and Olympiakos Piraeus is based on a small but meaningful sample of competitive and friendly encounters.

• Previous meetings: 2
• NEC Nijmegen wins: 0
• Draws: 1
• Olympiakos Piraeus wins: 1

NEC Nijmegen vs Olympiakos Piraeus Timeline & Historical Context

The NEC Nijmegen vs Olympiakos Piraeus timeline begins with a friendly encounter in the build-up to the 2024–2025 season. On 27 July 2024, the sides met at RivaKids Sport BSO Maurik in Maurik in a Club Friendlies 3 fixture. NEC Nijmegen were the home team on that occasion, but Olympiakos Piraeus asserted themselves early, leading 2-0 at half-time and ultimately winning 2-0 in a controlled performance in Friendlies Clubs competition. That result gave the Greek side an early psychological edge in this emerging matchup.

The rivalry moved onto a much bigger stage on 4 August 2026 in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round at Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus. In that first-leg clash of the current tie, Olympiakos Piraeus hosted NEC Nijmegen and the match finished 0-0, with a goalless first half followed by another scoreless second period. The 0-0 draw in Piraeus underlined how the dynamic had shifted from a pre-season friendly to a high-stakes European qualifier, with both teams showing greater defensive discipline.

With only these two fixtures on record, the NEC Nijmegen vs Olympiakos Piraeus timeline is short but instructive. Olympiakos Piraeus hold the only win, a 2-0 away success in 2024, while the most recent competitive meeting in the Champions League qualifying round ended level. History points to Olympiakos Piraeus having had the upper hand in terms of results, but the latest goalless draw suggests a more balanced contest as the clubs meet again in Nijmegen.

NEC Nijmegen vs Olympiakos Piraeus Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers between these two sides are limited but still offer insight into how the matchup has played out so far across different venues and competitions.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: NEC Nijmegen 0 - 2 Olympiakos Piraeus
• Average Goals per Match: NEC Nijmegen 0.00 vs Olympiakos Piraeus 1.00

Venue Split Performance:

• At NEC Nijmegen's stadium: 1 match played here — NEC Nijmegen won 0 (as home side), Olympiakos Piraeus won 1 (as away side), 0 draws
• At Olympiakos Piraeus's stadium: 1 match played here — Olympiakos Piraeus won 0 (as home side), NEC Nijmegen won 0 (as away side), 1 draw

NEC Nijmegen vs Olympiakos Piraeus Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the NEC Nijmegen vs Olympiakos Piraeus last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 04 August 2026: Olympiakos Piraeus 0-0 NEC Nijmegen (Half-time: 0-0) – UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round
• 27 July 2024: NEC Nijmegen 0-2 Olympiakos Piraeus (Half-time: 0-2) – Friendlies Clubs, Club Friendlies 3

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 NEC Nijmegen Matches Results and Stats

For NEC Nijmegen, recent form in the 2026 UEFA Champions League is limited to their opening match of the campaign, the 0-0 draw away to Olympiakos Piraeus in the first leg of this 3rd Qualifying Round tie. Season to date in this competition, NEC Nijmegen have yet to win but remain unbeaten, with their defensive structure delivering a clean sheet on the road while the attack is still searching for its first goal.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 1, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Champions League)

Last 5 Olympiakos Piraeus Matches Results and Stats

Olympiakos Piraeus also have a single fixture recorded so far in the 2026 UEFA Champions League, the same 0-0 home draw against NEC Nijmegen. Season to date in this competition, they are unbeaten with one draw, having kept a clean sheet but also failing to score. The Greek side’s early European form suggests defensive solidity at home but leaves questions about their cutting edge in the final third as they travel to Nijmegen.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 1, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Champions League)

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical and statistical picture ahead of this second-leg clash is finely balanced but not entirely even. Across all recorded meetings, Olympiakos Piraeus lead the head-to-head with one win and one draw, and a 2-0 aggregate goals advantage. The venue split shows NEC Nijmegen have previously lost at home to Olympiakos Piraeus, while the Greek side have been held to a draw on their own ground. In the current UEFA Champions League season, both teams share identical records: one match played, one draw, no goals scored, and a clean sheet apiece. Overall, the stats suggest a tight contest in Nijmegen, with Olympiakos Piraeus carrying a slight historical edge, while recent competitive form indicates that defensive organisation on both sides could again be decisive in determining who progresses.

NEC Nijmegen vs Olympiakos Piraeus H2H Statistics updated on 06 August 2026.