NEC Nijmegen - Benfica
Match preview
NEC Nijmegen take on Benfica in UEFA Europa League at Goffertstadion on 21 January 2027. Benfica arrive on the back of 4 straight wins.
The most recent match for NEC Nijmegen was a 3-1 win over PEC Zwolle, after a 0-3 defeat against Bodo/Glimt before that.
The most recent match for Benfica was a 2-1 win over Estoril, after a 3-1 win over Aarhus before that.
Our algorithm predicts Benfica to win, with a probability of 40%. The full split: NEC Nijmegen 36%, draw 25%, Benfica 40%.
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Stadion
Goffertstadion (Nijmegen)
Possible line-up
This possible line-up is based on both teams' past line-ups, especially the most recent one. The actual line-up may differ and will be shown here as soon as it is announced.
NEC Nijmegen — Formation: 3-4-1-2
Benfica — Formation: 4-2-3-1 
NEC Nijmegen — Formation: 3-4-1-2
Benfica — Formation: 4-2-3-1