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NEC Nijmegen vs Levski Sofia prediction

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Round: League Stage - 2
Venue: Stadion de Goffert, Nijmegen
Referee: Aliyar Agayev

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Form

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NEC Nijmegen

63Average

Last 5 matches · 1W-4D-0L · +2 goal difference

Levski Sofia

68Strong

Last 4 matches · 2W-1D-1L · +3 goal difference

Our call

Our verdict

Double Chance

NEC Nijmegen or Draw

BetGenius backs NEC Nijmegen or Draw (Double Chance) at 70% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.

70%

Confidence

Solid

Preview

Match preview

NEC Nijmegen host Levski Sofia in the second round of the UEFA Europa League League Stage looking to reset after a difficult opening match away against Juventus. The Dutch side showed improved resilience in their subsequent domestic outings, notably earning a 1-1 draw away to Ajax and another 1-1 draw with Go Ahead Eagles, and will rely on home advantage to establish momentum.

Levski Sofia arrive after a tight 1-0 home defeat to Red Bull Salzburg on the opening matchday. The Bulgarian side demonstrated good defensive structure in that contest and recently picked up a 2-0 away victory against Cherno More Varna, though their overall scoring record on the road remains modest, including a 0-0 draw at Botev Vratsa.

Both managers must work around meaningful squad absences. NEC are without defenders B. Nuytinck and P. Sandler as well as E. Mor and I. Hansen-Aaroen, while Levski are missing R. Kirilov, A. Bouras, and M. Sangare. Given the defensive adjustments required on both sides, a balanced and measured contest is expected in Nijmegen.

Analysis

Key factors

NEC Nijmegen have drawn three of their last five matches across all competitions, including an impressive 1-1 result away to Ajax.
Levski Sofia have been involved in low-scoring affairs recently, suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Red Bull Salzburg and playing out a 0-0 draw with Botev Vratsa.
NEC are missing key defensive personnel such as B. Nuytinck and P. Sandler, encouraging a more controlled and protective tactical setup at home.
Levski Sofia travel without injured squad members including R. Kirilov, A. Bouras, and M. Sangare, limiting their offensive rotation.

Availability

Team news

NEC Nijmegen

E. MorGroin Injury
B. NuytinckAnkle Injury
P. SandlerInjury
D. TadicCalf Injury

Y. MoslihInactive

Levski Sofia

P. HristovOff the roster
O. KamdemOff the roster
R. KirilovKnee Injury
A. MitkovInjury
M. SangareOff the roster
A. BourasMuscle Injury

Numbers

Statistical comparison

NEC Nijmegen at homeLevski Sofia away

Played

0-3-2

W-D-L

0-1-0

1.4

Scored /game

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Conceded /game

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Clean sheets

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Failed to score

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100%

BTTS (last 5)

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40%

Over 2.5 (last 5)

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Table

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#	Team	P	GD	Pts
14	Real SociedadPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)	3	+5	4
15	Crystal PalacePromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)	3	+3	4
16	Sparta PrahaPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)	3	+2	4
17	Levski SofiaPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)	3	0	4
18	Dinamo ZagrebPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)	3	-1	4
19	Sturm GrazPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)	3	-2	4
20	NEC NijmegenPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)	3	-3	4
21	Red Bull SalzburgPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)	3	-3	4
22	AnderlechtPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)	3	+1	3
23	1899 HoffenheimPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)	3	0	3

History

Head-to-head

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0
NEC Nijmegen: 1
Draws: 0
Levski Sofia

all 1 of the last meeting between these two ended level.

2026-10-15NEC Nijmegen1-1Levski Sofia

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Double Chance

NEC Nijmegen or Draw

70%

Confidence

NEC Nijmegen have avoided defeat in three of their last five matches across all competitions, including solid 1-1 stalemates against Ajax and Go Ahead Eagles. While their cup opener against Juventus was punishing, returning to home turf provides a much more manageable setting against Levski Sofia. The Bulgarian side showed defensive discipline when limiting Red Bull Salzburg to a solitary goal and recently kept clean sheets against Cherno More Varna and Botev Vratsa, but they rarely generate high goal totals on their travels. With key absentees on both teams likely fostering a tactical and controlled tempo, backing NEC to secure at least a draw while keeping total goals under 2.5 represents the most supported path.

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