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Europa League09/17/2026, 07:00 PM

Juventus – NEC Nijmegen5 : 0

Why the model thinks so

Juventus
1.25
Total xG
2.02
NEC Nijmegen
0.77
Expected goals from our model, before kickoff

How the model gets there: each factor adds goals to or takes goals from one team's expected goals.

FactorJuventusNEC Nijmegen
Small sample (0 matches), regression to mean−1.11
Defensive weakness (1.7 conceded vs 1 league avg)+0.65
Defensive strength (1.2 conceded vs 1.7 league avg)−0.51
Attack strength (1.43x league average)−0.40
3 of last 5 matches with 0-1 goals (1.2 goals/match)−0.28
Declining form (1.2 vs 2.1 season average)−0.28
Small sample (0 matches), regression to mean+0.14
3 of last 5 matches with 2+ goals (1.6 goals/match)−0.05
Full strength squad available
Full strength squad available

Key factors

  • Tactical dominance: Juventus averaged 5.6 shots on target per match in recent games
  • Offensive decline: NEC Nijmegen averaged only 1.2 goals in recent matches compared to their season average of 2.12
  • Defensive stability: Juventus concedes an average of only 0.73 goals per game at home

Risks

  • Limited data availability regarding head-to-head history and current player form statistics
  • Low offensive threat from NEC Nijmegen with an average of only 2.4 shots on target in recent matches
  • Extensive injury list for Juventus including sidelined players like K. Yildiz and M. Locatelli

All probabilities

Result
Juventus46%
Draw33%
NEC Nijmegen21%
Double chance
Juventus or draw79%
NEC Nijmegen or draw54%
No draw67%
Goals
Over 1.562%
Under 1.538%
Over 2.533%
Under 2.567%
Over 3.515%
Under 3.585%
Both teams score
Yes40%
No60%

Most likely scores

1:0
15%
0:0
15%
1:1
14%
2:0
10%
0:1
9%
5:0
Final score

The Lab

Patterns our system found in the data.

  1. NEC Nijmegen: 9 consecutive games with 3+ goals (last 12 games)
  2. Juventus: 7 of 14 goals scored by substitutes (last 11 games)
  3. Juventus: 4 of 9 goals conceded from minute 76 onwards (last 12 games)

Lineups

Juventus 3-4-2-1 · NEC Nijmegen 3-4-2-1

Juventus
  • 1 K. Grabara
  • 15 P. Kalulu Kyatengwa
  • 4 F. Gatti
  • 26 J. Lucumí Bonilla
  • 2 M. Çelik
  • 12 D. Soares de Paulo
  • 29 P. Sarr
  • 22 W. McKennie
  • 31 N. González
  • 17 K. Alajbegović
  • 27 N. Woltemade
NEC Nijmegen
  • 12 N. Polster
  • 21 T. Storm
  • 3 P. Sandler
  • 66 A. Raouf Mohammed Kabar
  • 99 C. Bischoff
  • 6 D. Nejašmić
  • 20 N. Lebreton
  • 77 A. Thomas
  • 9 T. Chery
  • 10 D. Tadić
  • 30 B. Linssen
Substitutes
  • 9 R. Kolo Muani
  • 25 G. Vicario
  • 7 F. Conceição
  • 8 T. Koopmeiners
  • 3 G. Bremer Silva Nascimento
  • 23 C. Pinsoglio
  • 43 F. Pagnucco
  • 41 S. Owusu
  • 48 D. Elimoghale
  • 18 D. Geiger
  • 11 W. Willumsson
  • 73 Gabriel Brás
  • 4 P. Schuurs
  • 36 F. Entius
  • 42 Y. Moslih
  • 35 J. Monteiro Alvarenga
  • 14 K. Sierhuis
  • 17 B. Nuytinck
  • 34 K. Kers
  • 38 J. Geneste

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