Vangelis Pavlidis brings up game 150 as NEC Nijmegen meet Benfica
NEC Nijmegen meet Benfica at Goffertstadion, Friday 4:45am (UEFA Europa League). Benfica are unbeaten this season (4 from 4).
The big picture
NEC Nijmegen come in 12th on the ladder with 7 points; Benfica are 1st on 12. Benfica are the side higher up the table.
NEC Nijmegen are 2–1–1 in UEFA Europa League 2026-27, averaging 2 goals for and 2.3 against.
Benfica are 4–0 in UEFA Europa League 2026-27, averaging 3.3 goals for and 0.8 against.
Form
NEC Nijmegen have won two of their last five and most recently beat Omonia Nicosia 3–1.
Benfica have won four of their last five and most recently beat Lech Poznan 3–1.
Benfica arrive on a 4-game winning streak.
Head to head
We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.
Players to watch
For NEC Nijmegen, watch Bryan Linssen (1 goals a game in 2026-27) and Clement Bischoff (0.5 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).
For Benfica, watch Jhon Durán (0.7 goals a game in 2026-27) and Gianluca Prestianni (0.5 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27).
Milestone watch
Vangelis Pavlidis is set to play game 150.
At Goffertstadion
NEC Nijmegen have won 7 of their last 20 at Goffertstadion.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder, Benfica have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
