Europa League · League phase · Matchday 7

NEC Nijmegen vs Benfica prediction

NEC Nijmegen
vs
Benfica
1 · NEC Nijmegen19.6%
X · Draw20.7%
2 · Benfica59.7%

Forecast updated

Venue: Goffertstadion.

Goals and likely scores

Expected goals
1.11 – 2.08model, not shot xG
Over 2.5 goals
61.9%Under 38.1%
Both teams score
58.7%No 41.3%

Most likely scores

1–29.9%
1–19.5%
0–28.9%
0–18.5%
1–36.9%

90 minutes only. Scores come from independent Poisson goal counts, which can slightly understate draws.

How do NEC Nijmegen and Benfica compare?

ClubLeagueAttackGoals conceded
NEC NijmegenEredivisie0.75×1.67×
BenficaPrimeira Liga1.04×1.04×

Relative to an average Premier League club. Higher attack and lower goals conceded are stronger. Rating method.

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Updated 12 Nov 2026, 04:19 UTC · 90-minute probabilities.