Europa League
NEC Nijmegen
05 Nov 2026 17:45
Omonia Nicosia
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NEC Nijmegen vs Omonia Nicosia Predictions, Picks & Odds – 05/11/2026

Europa League · 4
05 Nov 2026 Goffertstadion Louis Hecq

NEC Nijmegen vs Omonia Nicosia – Best bets of the match

Our prediction
X2: Double Chance Draw or Omonia Nicosia
4.00 on Betfred · Confidence Medium
Odds recorded on 04 Nov 2026 at 14:04 · Odds are subject to change
Competition: Europa League
Stage: League Stage, 4
Date: 05 Nov 2026
Time: 17:45 GMT
Stadium: Goffertstadion

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NEC Nijmegen's season has hit a rough patch at precisely the wrong moment. Sitting 20th in the Eredivisie after a wretched run of three consecutive defeats following a draw and a single win, the hosts look fragile heading into this Europa League fixture at the Goffertstadion. Nine players are reportedly sidelined, including influential figures such as Dusan Tadic and Bryan Linssen, leaving Rogier Meijer with a severely depleted squad for a match they cannot afford to lose.

Omonia Nicosia, by contrast, arrive in the Netherlands brimming with confidence after three victories in their last four outings. The Cypriot side occupy 11th place in the Europa League table with six points from three matches, placing them firmly in the seeded play-off positions. That platform gives them real momentum, and with NEC's defensive vulnerabilities well documented, the visitors will fancy their chances of collecting a result that could strengthen their knockout stage credentials considerably.

NEC Nijmegen's wretched run of three consecutive defeats leaves them clinging to an unseeded play-off berth in 20th place, and with nine players reportedly unavailable, including influential figures such as Dusan Tadic and Bryan Linssen, the hosts look desperately short of firepower. Omonia, sitting 11th with six points from three matches, carry genuine momentum into the Goffertstadion.

The Cypriot side have won three of their last five outings, a sequence that contrasts sharply with NEC's fragility. Omonia's position among the seeded play-off places reflects a side comfortable on the European stage this term. NEC's depleted squad and poor confidence make them vulnerable, particularly against opponents with little to fear on the road.

Our pick for this fixture is the Draw or Away double chance. The away win at 4.00 offers standalone appeal, while the draw at 4.00 provides a safety net given the unpredictability of European nights. NEC's mounting injury crisis and dismal form tilt the balance firmly towards Omonia or, at worst, a share of the spoils. Questo articolo è a scopo informativo e non costituisce una raccomandazione di scommessa.

Trends to Know about NEC Nijmegen vs Omonia Nicosia

  • NEC's three straight losses signal fragility
  • Omonia boast three wins in four
  • Nine NEC absentees weaken squad depth

Form & Statistics: NEC Nijmegen vs Omonia Nicosia

NEC Nijmegen

Recent form

WDLLL
Wins1/5 (20%)
Draws1/5 (20%)
Losses3/5 (60%)

Season statistics (5)

3Total goals
73%Both teams score
1.3Goals scored
1.7Goals conceded

Omonia Nicosia

Recent form

LWWWL
Wins3/5 (60%)
Draws0/5 (0%)
Losses2/5 (40%)

Season statistics (5)

2.7Total goals
43%Both teams score
1.6Goals scored
1.1Goals conceded
StatisticNEC NijmegenOmonia Nicosia
Last 5 results1W 1D 3L·3W 2L
Avg goals scored1.3·1.6
Avg goals conceded1.7·1.1
Under 2.5 (last 5)1/5·2/5

How to Watch NEC Nijmegen vs Omonia Nicosia Match?

What time is NEC Nijmegen vs Omonia Nicosia?

NEC Nijmegen host Omonia Nicosia at the Goffertstadion on 5 November 2026, with kickoff set for 17:45 GMT.

Where is NEC Nijmegen vs Omonia Nicosia being played?

This Europa League fixture takes place at the Goffertstadion in Nijmegen, the Netherlands.

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Fans can watch NEC Nijmegen vs Omonia Nicosia live on TNT Sports and discovery+ in the UK.