Juventus vs NEC Nijmegen prediction: the odds heavily favour Juventus
Reviewed by Elison · Thu 17 Sep 2026UEFA Europa League · League phase
JuventusFULL-TIME
NEC NijmegenThursday 17 September 2026 · 21:00
Our score 2-0Missed
Juventus to win@ 1.22
Betano
Odds as short as 1.17 with Betfair reflect an overwhelming market consensus that Juventus are vastly superior at this level.
Form: Juventus are heavy favourites across all major bookmakers, with NEC Nijmegen priced as significant underdogs in this Europa League group-stage clash.
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Europa League: Juventus Host NEC Nijmegen in a Lopsided Europa League Encounter
When the UEFA Europa League draw paired Juventus with NEC Nijmegen, the market reacted swiftly and decisively. This Thursday night fixture at 21:00 has attracted consistent pricing across all major bookmakers, and the message is clear: the Italian giants are overwhelming favourites to take all three points. With Juventus priced at as low as 1.17 with Betfair and no higher than 1.22 with Betano, this is one of the more one-sided contests on the Europa League slate.
Our Prediction: Juventus to Win
The market rarely lies when it speaks this loudly, and here it is shouting.
Every bookmaker consulted — bet365, Betfair, William Hill, 1xBet and Betano — has priced the home win below 1.25. That degree of agreement across all three bookmakers consulted is rare and carries genuine analytical weight. For context, the draw is available at between 6.50 and 7.50, and a NEC Nijmegen win ranges from 12.00 all the way out to 15.00 with Betfair. Our predicted scoreline of 2-0 reflects not only the expected dominance but also the likelihood that Juventus keep things tight at the back against a side stepping into unfamiliar territory.
Our headline tip is Juventus to win, available at 1.20 with both bet365 and William Hill. That price is short, but the confidence behind it is well-founded given the disparity in European pedigree and the unanimity of the markets.
Other Tips to Consider
A secondary angle worth exploring is Juventus to win to nil. NEC Nijmegen have kept no clean sheets in their last five games and conceded twelve times in that run. A clean sheet is far from guaranteed, but it is a realistic outcome given the gulf in quality.
For the more adventurous bettor, NEC Nijmegen to score is listed as a long shot. Europa League nights can occasionally produce surprise moments, and Nijmegen’s Eredivisie pedigree means they are not without attacking threat. However, converting that threat against a Juventus defence on a European occasion is a tall order, and the odds on this outcome will reflect that difficulty accordingly.
As always, these are analytical assessments — not guarantees. Bet responsibly and within your means.
| Bookmaker | Home | Draw | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
 Betano |
1.22 | 7.40 | 14.00 |
 1xBet |
1.21 | 7.40 | 13.90 |
 bet365 |
1.20 | 7.00 | 13.00 |
Prices as published before kick-off, kept as a record.
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