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 first round of the UEFA Europa League. This match marks a historic moment for NEC Nijmegen as it is their debut in the Europa League at this venue. Juventus, on the other hand, are returning to Europe's second-tier competition for the first time since reaching the semifinals in 2023, hoping to make another deep run.

Match Details

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

Key Statistics

• Juventus Europa League Record: Unbeaten in 8 of their last 9 matches with 4 wins and 4 draws
• NEC Nijmegen Recent Form: Only one win in their last 6 games across all competitions, with 4 losses and 1 draw since August 19
• Juventus Home Form: Lost just 1 of their last 9 competitive home matches, winning 5 and drawing 3 since February 25

Team Comparison

• League Position: Juventus 8th (Serie A), NEC Nijmegen 10th (Eredivisie)
• Points: Both teams have 7 points
• Goals For: Juventus 6, NEC Nijmegen 11
• Goals Against: Juventus 4, NEC Nijmegen 12
• Clean Sheets: Juventus 2, NEC Nijmegen 0
• Home/Away Rank: Juventus 5th at home, NEC Nijmegen 7th away

Recent Performances

Juventus experienced their first loss of the season recently, falling 3-2 to Sassuolo in an intense match where four goals came in the last 12 minutes. Despite a goalless first half, Sassuolo took a two-goal lead, but Juventus equalized twice before conceding a stoppage-time winner.

Prior to that, Juventus started their campaign strongly with wins over Frosinone and Parma and a comeback draw against AC Milan. Coach Luciano Spalletti’s side aims to recover quickly and push for their fourth Europa League title, having previously won the tournament three times, last in 1993 with a dominant victory over Borussia Dortmund.

NEC Nijmegen had a historic 2025-26 season, finishing third in the Eredivisie—their best ever finish—and securing a place in Champions League qualifiers. They narrowly missed out on the group stage after overcoming Olympiacos but then suffered a heavy aggregate defeat to Bodo/Glimt.

Currently, NEC sit 10th in the Eredivisie after a 3-0 loss to Cambuur and have struggled with form, failing to win five of 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 For (Last 5): Juventus 6, NEC Nijmegen 6
• Goals Against (Last 5): Juventus 4, NEC Nijmegen 12

Predictions and Betting Tips

After conceding late goals in their recent defeat, Juventus will want to respond strongly in the Europa League opener. Their squad depth and experience suggest they will take control against NEC Nijmegen, whose recent struggles make them underdogs.

We expect Juventus to claim a win, with odds currently around 1.22 (11/50). Given NEC's tendency to concede and their own scoring ability, betting on over 2.5 goals at 1.44 (11/25) looks promising. Also, both teams scoring is likely, making a bet on Juventus to win with BTTS (Yes) at 2.75 (7/4) a valuable option.

For corners, more than 9 is predicted, with odds near 1.83 (83/100). As an outside bet, a correct score of 3-1 in favor of Juventus at 11.00 (10/1) could pay off.

Top Betting Tips

• Over 2.5 goals: Yes (11/25)
• Over 9 corners: Yes (83/100)
• Correct score 3-1: Juventus win (10/1)