NEC vs Omonia Nicosia: explore predicted lineups, our prediction, bet builder tips and standout odds ahead of Thursday's Europa League clash in Nijmegen.
NEC vs Omonia Nicosia Match Summary
Competition | Europa League |
|---|---|
Match Date | Thursday 5 November 2026 |
Match Time | 17:45 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Nijmegen, Goffertstadion |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | TNT Sport Extra |
NEC host Omonia Nicosia at the Goffertstadion on Thursday evening in the Europa League, and this fixture has goals written all over it.
Dick Schreuder's NEC sit 20th in the table. The Goffertstadion has been no fortress either, without a win in regulation time from nine competitive home matches this season.
Henning Berg's Omonia sit 11th and have their eyes on the automatic qualification places. Victory would also hand the club a first-ever third win in a single major European campaign.
The clubs have never met in competitive action, and NEC have history of their own in reach, chasing back-to-back European wins for only the second time.
NEC vs Omonia Nicosia Form
NEC have won just once in their last 11 competitive outings, and the weekend's narrow defeat at Heerenveen in the Eredivisie kept that grim run going. Europe has been kinder, with a 4-2 win over Dinamo Zagreb in which Bryan Linssen grabbed a brace. Clement Bischoff has been the form player out wide, chipping in with goals and an assist lately.
Omonia bounced back from a heavy home defeat to Benfica with a 2-0 win over AEL Limassol at the weekend. On the road they have been sharp, winning three of their last four competitive away matches, including in Europe at Celje. Loïs Diony leads the line, while the goals have been shared around the side.
NEC vs Omonia Nicosia Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
NEC: Philippe Sandler (Injured/out), Bram Nuytinck (Injured/out), Dušan Tadić (Injured/out), Emre Mor (Injured/out)
Omonia Nicosia: Fotis Kitsos (Injured/out), Carel Eiting (Injured/out), Loïc Négo (Doubtful)
NEC
NEC came through the defeat at Heerenveen without fresh concerns, but the absence of several experienced heads still limits Schreuder's options. The probable XI keeps a back three in front of Gonzalo Crettaz, with Tjaronn Chery and Noé Lebreton supporting Bryan Linssen.
Omonia Nicosia
Omonia's probable XI looks the more settled of the two NEC vs Omonia Nicosia lineups. Carel Eiting and Fotis Kitsos are out, while Loïc Négo is a doubt after missing the AEL Limassol win. Mateo Maric holds the engine room, with Loïs Diony leading the line.
NEC vs Omonia Nicosia Predicted Lineup
NEC
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Gonzalo Crettaz; Tobias Storm, Ahmetcan Kaplan, Perr Schuurs; Kevin Kers, Darko Nejasmic, Jamiro Monteiro, Clement Bischoff; Noé Lebreton, Tjaronn Chery; Bryan Linssen
Omonia Nicosia
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Fabiano Ribeiro de Freitas; Jean-Kévin Duverne, Ľubomír Šatka, Senou Coulibaly, Jure Balkovec; Panagiotis Andreou, Mateo Maric; Ewandro, Muamer Tanković, Jaden Montnor; Loïs Diony
NEC vs Omonia Nicosia Key Stats & Match Facts
Tjaronn Chery has scored in 2 of his last 3 appearances (Europa League).
Noé Lebreton has been carded in 2 of his last 3 appearances (Europa League).
There have been 10+ shots on target in 3 of NEC's last 3 matches (Europa League).
There have been 26+ shots taken in 3 of Omonia Nicosia's last 3 matches (Europa League).
NEC vs Omonia Nicosia Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: NEC to edge a messy, open game. They are 4/5 with Betfred and the projections side with the hosts, even if that home record asks for a leap of faith. A projected total of 3.47 goals tells you neither defence will get a quiet night, so our NEC vs Omonia Nicosia prediction is a home win with goals at both ends.
Best Bets
Both Teams To Score: Yes. Both sides have scored in each of NEC's last 13 competitive home games. The projections put this at 66.11%, comfortably north of the implied probability in the bookmaker price. Neither back line inspires much faith, and NEC have made a habit of falling behind early in recent weeks.
Over 2.5 Goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. That projected total sits well clear of this line, which makes it the pick of our NEC vs Omonia Nicosia best bets. Omonia bring their share too, having hit two or more in five of their last seven competitive matches.
NEC vs Omonia Nicosia Bet Builder
Our NEC vs Omonia Nicosia bet builder tips combine an NEC win, Kaj Sierhuis to score anytime, both teams to score and Mateo Maric to be shown a card.
NEC to win: the projections make the hosts favourites. Their attack has real bite in this competition, with 18 shots on target across their opening three outings.
Kaj Sierhuis to score anytime: he is not in the probable starting line-ups, so this is the punchy leg, yet he still carries a 42.95% scoring probability.
Both teams to score: Omonia do not fade, and their Europa League games have produced more goals after the 75th minute than any other side's.
Mateo Maric to be shown a card: he holds the Omonia engine room and does the dirty work. He carries a 19.07% card probability, and NEC's attacking midfielders should keep him busy.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 20/1 and is as short as 10/1 elsewhere.
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NEC vs Omonia Nicosia Talking Points
Schreuder has flagged Omonia's threat on the counter from a compact block, and he wants NEC pressing high and sharp in transition. That is the crux of it. NEC carry a genuine attacking threat but keep leaving the door open, and Omonia have the legs to punish them late, which is why goals look a safer route than picking a clean sheet. The NEC vs Omonia Nicosia betting odds have the draw at 10/3 with Skybet, a fair reminder that the hosts' stubborn habit of sharing the points at home makes nothing straightforward.
NEC vs Omonia Nicosia Predictions FAQs
When is the NEC vs Omonia Nicosia Europa League game?
The match is on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 17:45 UK time.
Where is NEC vs Omonia Nicosia being played?
The match is being played at the Goffertstadion in Nijmegen.
Where can I watch NEC vs Omonia Nicosia?
The match is listed to be broadcast on TNT Sport Extra.
What competition is NEC vs Omonia Nicosia in?
NEC vs Omonia Nicosia is a Europa League match.
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