UEFA Europa League
- Kick-off: Thursday 21 Jan 2027 at 17:45
- Stadium: Goffertstadion
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Form guide
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NEC vs Benfica Predictions
NEC vs Benfica is scheduled for kick off on 21 January, at 17:45. The game is set to take place at Goffertstadion. This match is bound to be interesting looking at the current form of NEC and Benfica. After their recent draw with Levski, NEC aims to claim a win. Following their 4-1 triumph over Celtic, Benfica have boosted their morale as they seek to beat NEC on their home ground.
Goal stats
Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. NEC have scored over 1.5 goals in 100% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 100% of games. Their total stands at 1 goals and 12 shots on target this UEFA Europa League season. Meanwhile, Benfica have scored 6 goals with 62 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 100% of matches but conceded in 75% of games.
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Betting stats NEC vs Benfica
UEFA Europa League
Matches won
0%
Matches won
25%
Over 1.5 Goals
100%
Over 1.5 Goals
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
75%
Over 3.5 Goals
50%
Over 3.5 Goals
63%
Both Teams to Score
50%
Both Teams to Score
75%
Head to Head History
NEC vs Benfica Previous Results
NEC and Benfica haven't played against each other so far this season.
UEFA Europa League Current standings
| Teams | P | W | D | L | GD | PTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Benfica | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 6 |
| 27 | NEC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -5 | 1 |
NEC vs Benfica season record
Form guide
15 Oct 2026, UEFA Europa League
17 Sep 2026, UEFA Europa League
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15 Oct 2026, UEFA Europa League
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27 Aug 2026, UEFA Europa League
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Player stats
Top Goalscorers
| Player | Team | Goals Scored |
|---|---|---|
| Vangelis Pavlidis | Benfica | 7 |
| Rafa | Benfica | 4 |
| Jhon Durán | Benfica | 3 |
| Gianluca Prestianni | Benfica | 3 |
| Dodi Lukébakio | Benfica | 2 |
Assists
| Player | Team | Assists |
|---|---|---|
| Gianluca Prestianni | Benfica | 2 |
| Alexander Bah | Benfica | 2 |
| Jakub Kaminski | Benfica | 2 |
| Heorhiy Sudakov | Benfica | 1 |
| Clément Lenglet | Benfica | 1 |
Fouls
| Player | Team | Fouls |
|---|---|---|
| Leandro Barreiro | Benfica | 7 |
| Alexander Bah | Benfica | 7 |
| Heorhiy Sudakov | Benfica | 6 |
| Jhon Durán | Benfica | 6 |
| Dodi Lukébakio | Benfica | 6 |
Yellow Cards
| Player | Team | Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Vangelis Pavlidis | Benfica | 2 |
| Alexander Bah | Benfica | 2 |
| Leandro Barreiro | Benfica | 2 |
| Samuel Dahl | Benfica | 1 |
| Jhon Durán | Benfica | 1 |
Red Cards
| Player | Team | Red |
|---|---|---|
| Heorhiy Sudakov | Benfica | 0 |
| Vangelis Pavlidis | Benfica | 0 |
| Clément Lenglet | Benfica | 0 |
| Samuel Dahl | Benfica | 0 |
| Andreas Schjelderup | Benfica | 0 |
Shots on Target
| Player | Team | Shots On target |
|---|---|---|
| Gianluca Prestianni | Benfica | 11 |
| Vangelis Pavlidis | Benfica | 10 |
| Rafa | Benfica | 8 |
| Leandro Barreiro | Benfica | 6 |
| Dodi Lukébakio | Benfica | 6 |
Chances Created
| Player | Team | Chances created |
|---|---|---|
| Heorhiy Sudakov | Benfica | 26 |
| Gianluca Prestianni | Benfica | 16 |
| Andreas Schjelderup | Benfica | 10 |
| Rafa | Benfica | 9 |
| Alexander Bah | Benfica | 9 |
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