Juventus vs NEC Nijmegen
Juventus steamroll NEC Nijmegen with clinical five-goal display
A dominant performance sees Juventus comfortably dispatch NEC Nijmegen in the Europa League.
Juventus put on a masterclass in front of their home crowd, racing to a 3-0 lead by the 35th minute thanks to goals from N. González, Kerim-Sam Alajbegović, and a penalty converted by N. Woltemade. The visitors never recovered as Juventus added two more strikes after the break through Z. Çelik and R. Kolo Muani, sealing a comprehensive 5-0 victory. While Fipster had confidently tipped a Juventus win, the emphatic margin far exceeded the modest 2-1 prediction.
Outcome probability
Juventus, also known as La Vecchia Signora, face NEC Nijmegen in a group stage encounter that promises a competitive edge. Both teams come into this fixture without injury concerns, setting the stage for a full-strength battle.
Match factors
No injury absences for either team
Both Juventus and NEC Nijmegen have no confirmed injuries, ensuring full squad availability for tactical options.
Lack of top scorer data limits individual impact predictions
Neither team has listed top scorers or assisters, restricting ability to identify key individual contributors.
Insufficient recent form data for both teams
No recent fixtures or form data available, limiting insights into current player or team momentum.
The context
This group stage match sees Juventus aiming to assert their dominance early, while NEC Nijmegen look to challenge the home side's authority. With no recent form data available, the focus shifts to tactical discipline and squad depth, both of which Juventus are expected to leverage.
Key facts
- 1.Juventus and NEC Nijmegen have no confirmed injuries, ensuring full squads.
- 2.Home win outcomes have the highest aggregated probability at 51%.
- 3.The most probable home win scoreline is 2-1.
- 4.Halftime score of 1-0 aligns with the predicted fulltime result.
- 5.A total of 4 cards is the modal prediction, indicating a moderately physical game.
- 6.No recent form data is available for either team, limiting momentum insights.
Analysis
The prediction leans towards a Juventus win, supported by aggregated probabilities favouring the home side. A halftime lead of 1-0 is anticipated, consistent with the fulltime scoreline of 2-1. The match is expected to be competitive, with a moderate number of cards predicted, reflecting a spirited contest rather than a dull affair.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Juventus
Away — NEC Nijmegen
Prediction
Expect Juventus to take the lead by halftime and hold on to a 2-1 victory by fulltime. NEC Nijmegen will provide resistance, but the home side's edge in squad quality and tactical execution should see them through.
The verdict
In summary, Juventus are poised to claim a hard-fought 2-1 win over NEC Nijmegen. The match promises to be engaging, with both teams fielding their best available players and a scoreline that reflects the competitive nature of the group stage.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
González
Assist: Grabara
Alajbegović
Assist: McKennie
Bischoff
Woltemade
Penalty
Raouf Mohammed Kabar
Jamiro Monteiro
Yellow Card
Douglas Luiz
Yellow Card
McKennie
Douglas Luiz
González
Sandler
Alajbegović
Çelik
Assist: Kolo Muani
Lebreton
Linssen
Kolo Muani
Assist: Lucumí
Woltemade
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Sparta Praha | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 18 |  Ferencvarosi TC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 |  Juventus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 |  Lech Poznan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 |  Marseille | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 |  NEC Nijmegen | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 |  Real Sociedad | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Match Statistics
Juventus
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 1K. GrabaraG
- 2Z. ÇelikM
- 4F. GattiD
- 12Douglas LuizM
- 15P. KaluluD
- 17Kerim-Sam AlajbegovićM
- 22W. McKennieM
- 26J. LucumíD
- 27N. WoltemadeF
- 29P. SarrM
- 31N. GonzálezM
Substitutes
- 3BremerD
- 7Francisco ConceiçãoF
- 8T. KoopmeinersM
- 9R. Kolo MuaniF
- 23C. PinsoglioG
- 25G. VicarioG
- 41A. OwusuM
- 43F. PagnuccoM
- 48D. ElimoghaleF
NEC Nijmegen
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 3P. SandlerD
- 6D. NejašmićM
- 9T. CheryM
- 10D. TadićM
- 12N. PolsterG
- 20N. LebretonM
- 21T. StormD
- 30B. LinssenF
- 66Almugera Raouf Mohammed KabarD
- 77A. ThomasM
- 99Clement BischoffM
Substitutes
- 4P. SchuursD
- 11W. WillumssonM
- 14K. SierhuisF
- 17B. NuytinckD
- 18D. GeigerM
- 34Kevin KersF
- 35Jamiro MonteiroM
- 36Freek EntiusG
- 38Joep GenesteG
- 42Y. MoslihD
- 73Gabriel BrásD
Juventus
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Lucumí | D | 90 | 8.4 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — |
| Kerim-Sam Alajbegović | M | 71 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2/2 |
| N. González | M | 61 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2/2 |
| Z. Çelik | M | 90 | 8.1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/1 |
| R. Kolo Muani | F | 19 | 7.8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2/3 |
| K. Grabara | G | 90 | 7.6 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
| P. Kalulu | D | 90 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| W. McKennie | M | 60 | 7.4 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Bremer | D | 30 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| F. Gatti | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Koopmeiners | M | 29 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Douglas Luiz | M | 61 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| Francisco Conceição | F | 29 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1/3 |
| P. Sarr | M | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| A. Owusu | M | 7 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. Woltemade | F | 83 | 6.5 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 0/2 |
| F. Pagnucco | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Pinsoglio | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| G. Vicario | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Elimoghale | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
NEC Nijmegen
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Nejašmić | M | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 0/2 |
| D. Geiger | M | 58 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| T. Chery | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 1/2 |
| N. Lebreton | M | 78 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/2 |
| A. Thomas | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 3/8 |
| Kevin Kers | F | 12 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jamiro Monteiro | M | 44 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Linssen | F | 79 | 6.1 | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | — |
| Clement Bischoff | M | 32 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Tadić | M | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| T. Storm | D | 90 | 5.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P. Sandler | D | 67 | 5.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P. Schuurs | D | 23 | 5.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. Polster | G | 90 | 5.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Nuytinck | D | 11 | 5.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Almugera Raouf Mohammed Kabar | D | 46 | 5.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| Joep Geneste | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Sierhuis | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Freek Entius | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| W. Willumsson | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Y. Moslih | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gabriel Brás | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Juventus vs NEC Nijmegen?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Juventus to win against NEC Nijmegen.
- What score did Fipster predict for Juventus vs NEC Nijmegen?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Juventus 2–1 NEC Nijmegen.
- What were the win probabilities for Juventus vs NEC Nijmegen?
- Fipster's model gave Juventus a 95% chance of winning, NEC Nijmegen a 2% chance, and a 3% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 95% confidence — a high-confidence call.