NEC Nijmegen vs Levski Sofia — match summary
Europe · Europa League · kick-off 16 Oct 2026 02:00
Full time · score 1-1
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): NEC Nijmegen 40 · Levski Sofia 45
mPS in-play performance (0-100): NEC Nijmegen 65 · Levski Sofia 42
Shots on target 8-2 · corners 6-1 · possession 51-49
NextGOAL tip: NEC Nijmegen -0.5 · 2 stars
NEC Nijmegen and Levski Sofia meet in a continental cup competition, the Europa League. This game differs from league games in that the two teams come from different countries and different leagues. Whoever adapts faster to an unfamiliar opponent has the advantage. NEC Nijmegen have just drawn 1-1 at home in the league, and in their last five matches they have not beaten anyone, though they have not lost in their last two. Their attack still relies on possession and creating chances from the flanks. As for Levski Sofia, they have just won 2-0 at home in the league, and this season in their own league they have not lost to anyone, scoring 23 and conceding 4 in 10 matches. They are a team with high confidence and a solid defence. In this game, NEC Nijmegen will likely be the side that has to open up and attack, because they are playing at home and need the three points, while Levski Sofia will likely set up in a compact block and wait to counter at speed. If NEC Nijmegen score first, the game will open up and could finish with a one- to two-goal margin.