UEFA Europa League
- Kick-off: Thursday 21 Jan 2027 at 17:45
- Stadium: Goffertstadion
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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 victory against Omonia, NEC is determined to keep their momentum going. NEC have won 1 of their last 2 UEFA Europa League matches at Goffertstadion. Benfica's away record stands at 3 victories from 5 games. Following their 3-1 triumph over Lech, 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 8 goals and 26 shots on target this UEFA Europa League season. Meanwhile, Benfica have scored 13 goals with 84 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 100% of matches but conceded in 80% of games.
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Betting stats NEC vs Benfica
UEFA Europa League
Matches won
50%
Matches won
40%
Over 1.5 Goals
100%
Over 1.5 Goals
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
80%
Over 3.5 Goals
75%
Over 3.5 Goals
70%
Both Teams to Score
75%
Both Teams to Score
80%
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benfica | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +10 | 12 |
| 12 | NEC | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 7 |
NEC vs Benfica season record
Form guide
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Player stats
Top Goalscorers
| Player | Team | Goals Scored |
|---|---|---|
| Vangelis Pavlidis | Benfica | 8 |
| Rafa | Benfica | 5 |
| Gianluca Prestianni | Benfica | 5 |
| Jhon Durán | Benfica | 3 |
| Tjaronn Chery | NEC | 3 |
Assists
| Player | Team | Assists |
|---|---|---|
| Heorhiy Sudakov | Benfica | 2 |
| Gianluca Prestianni | Benfica | 2 |
| Alexander Bah | Benfica | 2 |
| Dodi Lukébakio | Benfica | 2 |
| Jakub Kaminski | Benfica | 2 |
Fouls
| Player | Team | Fouls |
|---|---|---|
| Bryan Linssen | NEC | 10 |
| Alexander Bah | Benfica | 9 |
| Jhon Durán | Benfica | 8 |
| Tomás Araújo | Benfica | 8 |
| Dodi Lukébakio | Benfica | 8 |
Yellow Cards
| Player | Team | Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Tomás Araújo | Benfica | 2 |
| Vangelis Pavlidis | Benfica | 2 |
| Gianluca Prestianni | Benfica | 2 |
| Alexander Bah | Benfica | 2 |
| Leandro Barreiro | Benfica | 2 |
Red Cards
| Player | Team | Red |
|---|---|---|
| Heorhiy Sudakov | Benfica | 0 |
| Andreas Schjelderup | Benfica | 0 |
| Jhon Durán | Benfica | 0 |
| Rafa | Benfica | 0 |
| Vangelis Pavlidis | Benfica | 0 |
Shots on Target
| Player | Team | Shots On target |
|---|---|---|
| Gianluca Prestianni | Benfica | 14 |
| Vangelis Pavlidis | Benfica | 13 |
| Rafa | Benfica | 10 |
| Dodi Lukébakio | Benfica | 8 |
| Jhon Durán | Benfica | 7 |
Chances Created
| Player | Team | Chances created |
|---|---|---|
| Heorhiy Sudakov | Benfica | 30 |
| Gianluca Prestianni | Benfica | 17 |
| Andreas Schjelderup | Benfica | 15 |
| Clement Bischoff | NEC | 12 |
| Alexander Bah | Benfica | 11 |
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