Juventus vs NEC prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
On September 17, 2026, Juventus will face NEC in the first round of the Europa League league phase. The visitors will try to cause problems for the clear favorites.
Juventus - NEC team news and expert analysis
After changing their manager during last season as well, the Turin giants lost the battle for fourth place even to Como and, following another defeat to Milan, finished only sixth in Serie A. This season, they started with clean-sheet wins over Frosinone and Parma. However, they then barely salvaged a draw against Milan late on. Against Sassuolo, they suffered a defeat due to late goals.
The Nijmegen club surprised everyone in the spring by sensationally finishing third in the Eredivisie. However, they have alternated wins and defeats domestically this season. After a 2-2 draw with Excelsior, they suffered a heavy 0-3 defeat to Cambuur.
Their 2025/2026 finish sent the Dutch side into the Champions League. They got past Olympiacos after two draws, scoring the decisive goal in extra time. But nothing worked out against Bodø/Glimt: after losing 1-3 at home, they conceded three unanswered goals in Norway. For the hosts, this will be their first European match of the season.
Previous matches: Juventus - NEC
The modest visitors from the Netherlands will be making their first trip to the "Allianz Arena".
An easy victory for the experienced Italians is expected here. However, neither club is in top form, so we are backing "under 3.5 goals" (odds – 1.69).
Juventus - NEC: key stats and trends
- Juventus have failed to win their last two matches
- Juventus score an average of 1.5 goals and concede one goal per match
- Both teams have scored in 50% of Juventus matches, with an average total of 2.5 goals per game
- NEC have not won in European competition
- NEC score an average of 1.83 goals and concede 2 goals per match.83% of NEC matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total is 3.83 goals per game
Juventus - NEC: possible starting lineups
Juventus play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Vicario - Celik, Lucumí, Bremer, Kalulu - Boga, Douglas Luiz, Locatelli, Francisco Conceição - David, Kolo Muani
NEC play in a 1-3-4-1-2 formation (possible lineup): Crettaz - Van Ewijk, Nuytinck, Storm - Lebreton, Jamiro, Bischoff, Tahaui - Tadic - Cheri, Linssen
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