NK Celje v NEC Nijmegen: the preview
NK Celje meet NEC Nijmegen at Stadion Z'dezele, Friday 7:00am (UEFA Europa League). We have no previous meeting between NK Celje and NEC Nijmegen on record — a first look at this match-up.
The big picture
NK Celje come in 25th on the ladder with 4 points; NEC Nijmegen are 12th on 7. NEC Nijmegen are the side higher up the table.
NK Celje are 1–2–1 in UEFA Europa League 2026-27, averaging 1.3 goals for and 2.3 against.
NEC Nijmegen are 2–1–1 in UEFA Europa League 2026-27, averaging 2 goals for and 2.3 against.
Form
NK Celje have won one of their last five and most recently beat SK Sturm Graz 3–2.
NEC Nijmegen have won two of their last five and most recently beat Omonia Nicosia 3–1.
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 NK Celje, watch Svit Seslar (0.5 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Armandas Kucys (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27).
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).
At Stadion Z'dezele
NK Celje have won 0 of their last 3 at Stadion Z'dezele.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder, NEC Nijmegen have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
