NEC Nijmegen v Omonia Nicosia match analysis
This analysis was locked at kick-off on Thu 5 Nov 2026 and has not been changed since.
Pre-match analysis · as published
Written before kick-off
NEC Nijmegen are favourites. NEC have drawn three of their last five matches, with one win and one defeat. Omonia Nicosia have won three of their last five, losing two. Head-to-head history, line-ups and injury status are unknown.
How the match could end · bookmaker odds before kick-off
- 55%NEC Nijmegen win
- 23%Draw
- 22%Omonia Nicosia win
Bookmaker odds, margin removed · prices at Thu 5 Nov 2026 · 12:15 GMT
Goals · bookmaker odds, margin removed
- Over 2.5 goals60%
- Under 2.5 goals40%
- Both teams score: yes59%
- Both teams score: no41%
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Form · newest first
NEC NijmegenLast 5: 1 win, 3 draws, 1 defeat
- lost0–1at Heerenveen
- drew2–2v Groningen
- won4–2at Dinamo Zagreb
- drew2–2v Fortuna Sittard
- drew1–1v Levski Sofia
Omonia NicosiaLast 5: 3 wins, no draws, 2 defeats
- lost1–4v Benfica
- won3–0at Celje
- won1–0v Celta Vigo
- won4–2v St. Truiden
- lost0–1at St. Truiden
Past results
From stored results before kick-off. Each figure shows how many games it covers.
League phase
Table as of 5 Nov 2026, 05:52 GMT · Source: API-Football
NEC Nijmegen20 of 36 · 4 pointsPlaces 9–24 after the league phase go to the knockout play-offOmonia Nicosia11 of 36 · 6 pointsPlaces 9–24 after the league phase go to the knockout play-off8th place has 7 points; 24th place has 3 points.
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| # | Team | P | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Olympiakos Piraeus | 4 | +3 | 10 | DrawnWonWonWon |
| 2 |  Benfica | 3 | +8 | 9 | WonWonWon |
| 3 |  Bayer Leverkusen | 3 | +8 | 9 | WonWonWon |
| 4 |  Bournemouth | 3 | +7 | 9 | WonWonWon |
| 5 |  Ferencvarosi TC | 3 | +6 | 9 | WonWonWon |
| 6 |  Union St. Gilloise | 3 | +7 | 7 | WonDrawnWon |
| 7 |  Juventus | 3 | +6 | 7 | DrawnWonWon |
| 8 |  Beşiktaş | 3 | +4 | 7 | DrawnWonWon |
| 9 |  Sunderland | 3 | +2 | 7 | DrawnWonWon |
| 10 |  AZ Alkmaar | 3 | +4 | 6 | WonWonLost |
| 11 | Omonia Nicosia | 3 | +1 | 6 | LostWonWon |
| 12 |  Rennes | 4 | +1 | 6 | DrawnDrawnWonDrawn |
| 13 |  Lyon | 3 | -1 | 6 | LostWonWon |
| 14 |  Real Sociedad | 3 | +5 | 4 | WonDrawnLost |
| 15 |  Crystal Palace | 3 | +3 | 4 | DrawnLostWon |
| 16 |  Sparta Praha | 3 | +2 | 4 | LostDrawnWon |
| 17 |  Levski Sofia | 3 | 0 | 4 | WonDrawnLost |
| 18 |  Dinamo Zagreb | 3 | -1 | 4 | LostWonDrawn |
| 19 |  Sturm Graz | 3 | -2 | 4 | WonLostDrawn |
| 20 | NEC Nijmegen | 3 | -3 | 4 | WonDrawnLost |
| 21 |  Red Bull Salzburg | 3 | -3 | 4 | DrawnLostWon |
| 22 |  Anderlecht | 3 | +1 | 3 | WonLostLost |
| 23 |  1899 Hoffenheim | 3 | 0 | 3 | WonLostLost |
| 24 |  AC Milan | 3 | -1 | 3 | LostWonLost |
| 25 |  Celta Vigo | 3 | -1 | 3 | WonLostLost |
| 26 |  OFI | 3 | -1 | 3 | LostLostWon |
| 27 |  Jagiellonia | 3 | -2 | 3 | LostWonLost |
| 28 |  Torreense | 3 | -3 | 3 | LostLostWon |
| 29 |  Celje | 3 | -5 | 1 | DrawnLostLost |
| 30 |  Hapoel Beer Sheva | 3 | -5 | 1 | LostLostDrawn |
| 31 |  Lillestrom | 3 | -7 | 1 | LostDrawnLost |
| 32 |  Lech Poznan | 3 | -8 | 1 | DrawnLostLost |
| 33 |  Plzen | 3 | -5 | 0 | LostLostLost |
| 34 |  Marseille | 3 | -5 | 0 | LostLostLost |
| 35 |  Celtic | 3 | -6 | 0 | LostLostLost |
| 36 |  Ararat-Armenia | 3 | -9 | 0 | LostLostLost |
Lines after 8th and 24th place mark the zones. The two teams of this match are in bold.
In Europe this season
NEC Nijmegen
7 games: 1 won, 3 drawn, 3 lost (90 minutes)
xG 3.47 for, 4.06 against, in 2 games with xG
- Wonat Dinamo ZagrebUEFA Europa League22 Oct 20264–2xG 1.41–2.67
- Drawnv Levski SofiaUEFA Europa League15 Oct 20261–1xG 2.06–1.39
- Lostat JuventusUEFA Europa League17 Sep 20260–5
- Lostat Bodo/GlimtUEFA Champions League25 Aug 20260–3
- Lostv Bodo/GlimtUEFA Champions League19 Aug 20261–3
- Drawnv Olympiakos PiraeusUEFA Champions League11 Aug 20261–1
- Drawnat Olympiakos PiraeusUEFA Champions League4 Aug 20260–0
Omonia Nicosia
9 games: 5 won, 1 drawn, 3 lost (90 minutes)
xG 3.35 for, 5.22 against, in 3 games with xG
- Lostv BenficaUEFA Europa League22 Oct 20261–4xG 0.91–3.08
- Wonat CeljeUEFA Europa League15 Oct 20263–0xG 2.12–0.97
- Wonv Celta VigoUEFA Europa League16 Sep 20261–0xG 0.32–1.17
- Wonv St. TruidenUEFA Europa League27 Aug 20264–2
- Lostat St. TruidenUEFA Europa League20 Aug 20260–1
- Wonv Lincoln Red Imps FCUEFA Europa League13 Aug 20261–0
- Drawnat Lincoln Red Imps FCUEFA Europa League6 Aug 20261–1
- Lostat Kairat AlmatyUEFA Champions League29 Jul 20260–1
- Wonv Kairat AlmatyUEFA Champions League22 Jul 20261–0
Home and away
League figures are against each club's own league opponents, so they do not compare across leagues.
NEC NijmegenNEC Nijmegen at home
Last 5: 0 won, 5 drawn, 0 lost
- DrawnGroningenEredivisie25 Oct 20262–2
- DrawnFortuna SittardEredivisie18 Oct 20262–2
- DrawnLevski Sofia15 Oct 20261–1
- DrawnGO Ahead EaglesEredivisie20 Sep 20261–1
- DrawnExcelsiorEredivisie8 Sep 20262–2
NEC Nijmegen: home games in Eredivisie
Last 10 league games, 90-minute score
- Goals
- 15 scored, 17 conceded in 10
- Both teams scored
- 10 of 10
- Over 2.5 goals
- 7 of 10
- Clean sheets
- 0 of 10
Omonia NicosiaOmonia Nicosia away
Last 5: 1 won, 1 drawn, 3 lost
- WonCelje15 Oct 20263–0
- LostSt. Truiden20 Aug 20260–1
- DrawnLincoln Red Imps FC6 Aug 20261–1
- LostKairat AlmatyUEFA Champions League29 Jul 20260–1 PEN
- LostHNK RijekaUEFA Europa Conference League26 Feb 20261–3
Rest and schedule
Days since each team's last match and until its next one, in the competitions Ledger tracks. Friendlies are left out.
NEC Nijmegen- Last match
- 5 days before31 Oct 2026 · v Heerenveen · Eredivisie
- Next match
- 3 days after8 Nov 2026 · v Utrecht · Eredivisie
Omonia Nicosia- Last match
- 5 days before31 Oct 2026 · v AEL · 1. Division
- Next match
- 3 days after8 Nov 2026 · v Anorthosis · 1. Division
Injuries and suspensions
- Ruled out
- M. Bakker (Off the roster) · D. Geiger (Injury) · I. Hansen-Aaroen (Off the roster) · E. Mor (Groin Injury) · B. Nuytinck (Ankle Injury) · P. Sandler (Injury) · D. Tadic (Calf Injury) · A. Tahaui (Off the roster)
- Ruled out
- C. Eiting (Knee Injury) · F. Kitsos (Inactive) · L. Nego (Muscle Injury)
Published 5 Nov 2026, 16:52 GMT · not changed since
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