Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 20:00
The encounter between Juventus and NEC is set to kick off at 20:00 on Thursday, 17/09, at Juventus Stadium.
This Europa League fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet We expect a draw in the first half for the Juventus vs NEC fixture. Both sides are likely to approach the opening period cautiously, focusing on structure and possession. A balanced first half with limited chances could result in a level score at halftime.
1st Half Draw: 2/1
Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £30.00
1st Half Draw
Why we predict the first half to end in a draw
Key Betting Insights
Juventus
NEC
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Juventus is yet to feature in the Europa League, so this fixture marks their first outing in the competition.
Looking at Juventus's performance across all competitions this year, the statistics are as follows:
Matches played: 53
Wins: 26
Draws: 17
Losses: 10
Goals Scored: 86 (Avg. 1.62)
Goals Conceded: 55 (Avg. 1.04)
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Juventus to win the match: 1/5
Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £12.00
Juventus
Date
Game
Result
17/09
W
13/09
L
06/09
D
29/08
W
23/08
W
On the other hand, NEC is yet to play a match in the Europa League, making this their first appearance in the competition.
Across all competitions this season, the team boasts the following performance:
Matches played: 50
Wins: 24
Draws: 13
Losses: 13
Goals Scored: 104 (Avg. 2.08)
Goals Conceded: 83 (Avg. 1.66)
Team Statistics/Latest Results
NEC to win the match: 11/1
Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £120.00
NEC
Date
Game
Result
17/09
L
12/09
L
08/09
D
05/09
L
29/08
W
With at least one of the two sides yet to record a match in this competition, a like-for-like statistical comparison is not yet available for this fixture.
Recent form across all competitions still offers a useful reference point:
Key metrics Europe - Europa League Europe - Europa LeagueTeam Form
Juventus
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
D
W
W
D
1.6
Home
D
W
L
D
W
1.6
Away
L
W
D
W
D
1.6
NEC
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
L
D
L
W
0.8
Home
D
L
L
W
L
0.8
Away
L
W
L
W
D
1.4
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners, and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics 8 last 5 matches 6 last 5 matches
Juventus scored +33% more goals than NEC in the last 5 matches.
Goals Scored
Juventus
NEC
Performance Gap
Sassuolo
Milan
Parma
Frosinone
Torino
Key metrics 6 last 5 matches 14 last 5 matches
NEC conceded +133% more goals than Juventus in the last 5 matches.
Goals Conceded
Juventus
NEC
Performance Gap
Sassuolo
Milan
Parma
Frosinone
Torino
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