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

On September 17, 2026, Juventus will host NEC Nijmegen at the Allianz Stadium in the UEFA Europa League first round. This match marks a historic moment for NEC Nijmegen as they make their debut in this European competition on Italian soil. Meanwhile, Juventus returns to Europe’s second-tier tournament aiming to replicate their deep run from 2023, when they reached the semi-finals.

Key Stats Ahead of Juventus vs NEC Nijmegen

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

Team Comparison

  • League Position: Juventus sit 8th in Serie A, NEC Nijmegen are 10th in the Eredivisie.
  • Points: Both teams have collected 7 points so far this season.
  • Goals For: Juventus have scored 6 goals, while NEC have netted 11.
  • Goals Against: Juventus have conceded 4, NEC 12.
  • Clean Sheets: Juventus have 2, NEC none.
  • Home/Away Rank: Juventus are 5th at home, NEC rank 7th away.

Recent Form and Context

Juventus suffered their first defeat of the season recently, losing 3-2 to Sassuolo in a thrilling match featuring four goals in the last 12 minutes. After a scoreless first half, Sassuolo took the lead twice, only for Juventus to equalize both times before conceding a last-minute winner. Earlier, Juventus had started strong with back-to-back wins against Frosinone and Parma, followed by a comeback draw versus AC Milan.

The team coached by Luciano Spalletti now shifts focus to the Europa League, aiming to claim their fourth title in this competition, having previously won it three times, last in 1993 with a dominant aggregate win over Borussia Dortmund.

Juventus qualified for the Europa League after missing out on the Champions League last season, finishing just two points short of the top four following a late-season slump.

NEC Nijmegen enjoyed their best Eredivisie finish ever in 2025-26, placing third and earning a spot in the Champions League qualifiers. They knocked out Olympiacos but were heavily defeated by Bodo/Glimt in the final qualifying round. Currently, NEC sits 10th in the Eredivisie after a 3-0 loss to Cambuur and have struggled lately, winning just once in their last six matches.

Form Guide

  • Juventus Last 5 Matches: Win, Win, Draw, Loss
  • NEC Nijmegen Last 5 Matches: Loss, Win, Loss, Draw, Loss
  • Goals Scored: Juventus 6, NEC Nijmegen 6
  • Goals Conceded: Juventus 4, NEC Nijmegen 12

Predictions and Betting Tips

After conceding multiple late goals against Sassuolo, Juventus will be eager to respond strongly in their Europa League opener. Their squad depth and experience give them an edge over NEC Nijmegen, who have been struggling with form.

  • Match Winner: Juventus to win at 11/50 (1.22)
  • Total Goals: Over 2.5 goals at 11/25 (1.44)
  • Both Teams To Score: Juventus win + BTTS Yes at 7/4 (2.75)
  • Corners: Over 9 corners at 83/100 (1.83)
  • Correct Score: Juventus 3-1 NEC Nijmegen at 10/1 (11.00)

NEC’s recent matches have often featured at least three goals, supporting the over 2.5 goals prediction. Five of their last seven games saw both sides scoring, adding value to the BTTS bet combined with a Juventus win.