NEC Nijmegen vs Olympiakos Piraeus
NEC Nijmegen snatches extra-time win
A late strike from E. Mor seals a dramatic 2-1 victory over Olympiakos.
Olympiakos Piraeus took the lead right after the break through A. El Kaabi, but NEC Nijmegen fought back with B. Linssen equalising before the hour mark. The home side then clinched the win in extra time thanks to E. Mor's decisive goal. Fipster's low-confidence prediction of a 2-1 home win proved spot on, quietly earning its place.
- First leg:
- Olympiakos Piraeus 0 0 NEC Nijmegen
- Aggregate:
- NEC Nijmegen 1 1 Olympiakos Piraeus (a.e.t.)
- Advances:
- NEC Nijmegen
Outcome probability
The 3rd Qualifying Round fixture between NEC Nijmegen and Olympiakos Piraeus promises a closely fought encounter. Both sides have yet to register a win in this competition, making this match pivotal for their European ambitions.
Match factors
No confirmed injuries for either team
Both NEC Nijmegen and Olympiakos have no confirmed absences, ensuring full squad availability.
Strong goalkeeping performances on both sides
Both teams' goalkeepers rated above 7.0 in recent match, indicating solid last line of defense.
NEC's midfield control could dictate tempo
Darko Nejašmić's high rating and passing volume suggest NEC may control midfield battles.
Olympiakos defensive leadership key to containing NEC
Panagiotis Retsos' captaincy and defensive stats highlight his role in organizing Olympiakos defense.
The context
NEC Nijmegen and Olympiakos Piraeus each have one match played in this competition so far, both ending in draws with no goals scored. Their previous head-to-head meeting saw Olympiakos claim victory, adding a layer of intrigue to this rematch.
Key insights
- G
Gonzalo Crettaz
NEC Nijmegen
Rated 7.2 in last match, showing strong goalkeeping form and key to NEC's defensive stability.
Played full 93 minutes with 42 passes, above average for GK.
- D
Darko Nejašmić
NEC Nijmegen
Standout midfielder with an 8.0 rating, central to NEC's midfield control and tempo dictation.
Contributed defensively with 1 tackle and 46 passes.
- B
Balša Popović
Olympiakos Piraeus
Strong goalkeeper rated 7.7, crucial for Olympiakos' clean sheet record and distribution.
Completed 45 passes in last match.
- P
Panagiotis Retsos
Olympiakos Piraeus
Captain and defensive leader, important in organising Olympiakos' defence.
Rated 6.9 with 26 passes in last match.
Analysis
Goalkeeping has been a standout feature for both teams recently, with NEC's Gonzalo Crettaz and Olympiakos' Balša Popović both earning strong ratings. NEC's midfield, marshalled by Darko Nejašmić, could be crucial in dictating the tempo and unlocking Olympiakos' defence. Meanwhile, Olympiakos will rely on captain Panagiotis Retsos to organise their backline and contain NEC's attacking threats. The match is expected to be tight, with NEC's home advantage and midfield control potentially tipping the scales.
Key facts
- 1.NEC Nijmegen and Olympiakos Piraeus have both played one match in this competition, each drawing 0-0.
- 2.In their only previous meeting, Olympiakos Piraeus won against NEC Nijmegen.
- 3.NEC's goalkeeper Gonzalo Crettaz was rated 7.2 in his last match, showing strong form.
- 4.Olympiakos' goalkeeper Balša Popović earned a 7.7 rating, indicating solid last line of defence.
- 5.Midfielder Darko Nejašmić's high rating and passing volume suggest NEC may control midfield battles.
- 6.Olympiakos captain Panagiotis Retsos plays a key role in organising their defence.
Prediction
The prediction leans towards a home win for NEC Nijmegen with a 2-1 scoreline. While the model favours this outcome, the limited data and balanced nature of both teams' recent performances suggest a cautious approach. Expect a competitive game with NEC just edging it.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — NEC Nijmegen
Away — Olympiakos Piraeus
No standout best passers flagged for Olympiakos Piraeus
The verdict
In summary, NEC Nijmegen's midfield prowess and solid goalkeeping could be the difference against a resilient Olympiakos side. Fans should brace for a close contest where small moments will decide the winner.
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
Dani García
Yellow Card
Jota Silva
Ouaissa
Sandler
El Kaabi
Rodinei
Yellow Card
Gustavo Sá
Yellow Card
Gustavo Sá
Linssen
Assist: Tadić
Gelson Martins
Dani García
Fortounis
Red Card
Pereira
Yellow Card
Bischoff
Goal Disallowed - offside
Sierhuis
Yellow Card
Mor
Assist: Sierhuis
Mouzakitis
Retsos
Lebreton
Linssen
Mor
Onyemaechi
Yellow Card
Match Statistics
NEC Nijmegen
3-1-4-2Starting XI
- 1G. CrettazG
- 3P. SandlerD
- 6D. NejašmićM
- 9T. CheryF
- 10D. TadićM
- 20N. LebretonM
- 21T. StormD
- 24Deveron FonvilleD
- 25S. OuaissaM
- 30B. LinssenF
- 99Clement BischoffM
Substitutes
- 2B. PereiraD
- 5T. OuwejanD
- 7E. MorF
- 8I. Hansen-AarøenM
- 11W. WillumssonM
- 14K. SierhuisF
- 17B. NuytinckD
- 34Kevin KersF
- 35Jamiro MonteiroM
- 36Freek EntiusG
- 38Joep GenesteG
Olympiakos Piraeus
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 5L. PirolaD
- 8Gustavo SáM
- 9A. El KaabiF
- 10Gelson MartinsM
- 14Dani GarcíaM
- 20Jota SilvaM
- 23RodineiD
- 31B. PopovićG
- 32S. HezzeM
- 45P. RetsosD
- 70S. OnyemaechiD
Substitutes
- 1S. OrtegaG
- 2M. SaliakasD
- 4Z. SmajlovićD
- 6David CarmoD
- 7K. FortounisM
- 16L. ScipioniM
- 22ChiquinhoM
- 25Pablo MaffeoD
- 73Joel RocaM
- 77C. FilisM
- 91Dimitrios StournarasG
- 96C. MouzakitisM
NEC Nijmegen
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dušan Tadić | M | 119 | 7.7 | — | 1 | — | — | 7 | — |
| Noe Lebreton | M | 105 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Bryan Linssen | F | 105 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1/1 |
| Deveron Fonville | D | 119 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/2 |
| Clement Bischoff | M | 88 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2/6 |
| Darko Nejašmić | M | 119 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3/3 |
| Tobias Storm | D | 119 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Philippe Sandler | D | 34 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gonzalo Crettaz | G | 119 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sami Ouaissa | M | 30 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Tjaronn Chery(C) | F | 119 | 6.0 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0/1 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Freek Entius | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Thomas Ouwejan | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Joep Geneste | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Willum Thor Willumsson | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Isak Hansen Aarøen | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Emre Mor | F | 75 | 7.9 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 3/4 |
| Kaj Sierhuis | F | 31 | 6.9 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
| Brayann Pereira | D | 85 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Bram Nuytinck | D | 14 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kevin Kers | F | 14 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Jamiro Monteiro | M | 14 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Olympiakos Piraeus
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balša Popović | G | 119 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ayoub El Kaabi | F | 119 | 7.2 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | — |
| Rodinei | D | 119 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/2 |
| Gelson Martins | M | 72 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Santiago Hezze | M | 119 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Jota Silva | M | 15 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lorenzo Pirola | D | 119 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Dani García | M | 72 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Panagiotis Retsos(C) | D | 103 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Onyemaechi Bruno | D | 119 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| Gustavo Sá | M | 61 | 6.0 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Dimitrios Stournaras | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pablo Maffeo | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Stefan Ortega | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Manolis Saliakas | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Christos Filis | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| David Carmo | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Christos Mouzakitis | M | 42 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Lorenzo Scipioni | M | 47 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| Chiquinho | M | 16 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Zinedin Smajlović | D | 16 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Joel Roca | M | 47 | 6.2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| Kostas Fortounis | M | 65 | 5.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |