NEC Nijmegen vs Levski Sofia will take place in the UEFA Europa League (Europe) during the 2026 season on Thursday, 15 October 2026, at 3:00 PM ET at Stadion de Goffert. Get our score prediction, match preview, head-to-head (H2H) record, predicted lineups, live score updates, match statistics, and final result for today’s NEC Nijmegen vs Levski Sofia fixture on LIVESOCCER.UK.COM.
AI Match Prediction
NEC Nijmegen sit 36th in the Europa League table with a -5 goal difference, significantly trailing 27th-placed Levski Sofia’s -1 margin. While NEC managed a recent 1-1 draw against Ajax, their defensive fragility remains a concern after conceding five goals to Juventus. Conversely, Levski Sofia’s European campaign began with a narrow defeat, suggesting a more disciplined structure than their Dutch counterparts. NEC’s inability to keep a clean sheet in their last five matches creates defensive liability.
However, Levski’s lack of recent attacking output complicates their win probability. Expect a low-scoring, cagey tactical affair. Predicted Score: 1-1
🤖 AI Match Prediction · Updated October 15, 2026, 8:06 AM ET
Last 5 Matches for Both Teams
| Date | Match | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2026 | Ajax vs NEC Nijmegen | 1 – 1 | D |
| 20 Sep 2026 | NEC Nijmegen vs GO Ahead Eagles | 1 – 1 | D |
| 18 Sep 2026 | Juventus vs NEC Nijmegen | 5 – 0 | L |
| 13 Sep 2026 | Cambuur vs NEC Nijmegen | 3 – 0 | L |
| 08 Sep 2026 | NEC Nijmegen vs Excelsior | 2 – 2 | D |
| Date | Match | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2026 | Spartak Pleven vs Levski Sofia | 0 – 2 | W |
| 15 Oct 2026 | NEC Nijmegen vs Levski Sofia | 1 – 1 | D |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Cherno More Varna vs Levski Sofia | 0 – 2 | W |
| 17 Sep 2026 | Levski Sofia vs Red Bull Salzburg | 0 – 1 | L |
Match Preview
NEC Nijmegen and Levski Sofia meet at the Goffertstadion seeking their first points of the Europa League campaign after both sides suffered opening-round defeats without scoring. NEC enters the fixture following a demoralizing 5-0 loss to Juventus, a result that underscores the defensive vulnerabilities of Dick Schreuder’s high-pressing system. Conversely, the Bulgarian visitors arrive after a 1-0 setback against Red Bull Salzburg, a match where they notably failed to register a single shot on target.
This encounter marks the first time NEC has faced a Bulgarian opponent, while Levski struggles with a dismal historical record in the Netherlands, having lost all six of their previous away matches against Dutch clubs while conceding at least twice in every instance. The form of both teams presents a contrast in domestic stability. While NEC remains winless in six matches across all competitions, they have demonstrated attacking intent through the veteran trio of Dusan Tadic, Bryan Linssen, and Tjaronn Chery.
Levski, meanwhile, sits atop the Bulgarian First League and arrives buoyed by a 2-0 weekend victory over Cherno More Varna. Despite their domestic success, Levski’s poor European away record—having lost five of their last six main-draw matches without scoring—suggests that NEC’s home advantage could be the deciding factor as they attempt to stabilize their season.
🤖 Match Preview · Updated October 15, 2026, 8:07 AM ET
Match Report
Final Result NEC Nijmegen vs Levski Sofia (UEFA Europa League, World)
Final result NEC Nijmegen vs Levski Sofia in the UEFA Europa League (World) ended with a score of 1 - 1. View match statistics, team lineups, match timeline, goalscorers, and a full match summary.
📊 Match Result · Updated October 15, 2026, 4:54 PM ET
Match Statistics
| NEC Nijmegen | Statistics | Levski Sofia |
|---|---|---|
| 355 | Passes accurate | 363 |
| 11 | Shots insidebox | 7 |
| 7 | Shots outsidebox | 1 |
| 5 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 14 | Free Kicks | 14 |
| 9 | Shots on Goal | 2 |
| 1 | Goalkeeper Saves | 8 |
| 4 | Shots off Goal | 4 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 440 | Total passes | 450 |
| 18 | Total Shots | 8 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 14 | Fouls | 14 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 51% | Ball Possession | 49% |
| 2.06 | expected_goals | 1.39 |
Team Lineups
NEC Nijmegen
- 1. G. Crettaz (G)
- 73. Gabriel Brás (D)
- 4. P. Schuurs (D)
- 24. Deveron Fonville (D)
- 34. Kevin Kers (M)
- 6. D. Nejašmić (M)
- 20. N. Lebreton (M)
- 99. Clement Bischoff (M)
- 9. T. Chery (F)
- 30. B. Linssen (F)
- 10. D. Tadić (F)
- 18. D. Geiger (M)
- 38. Joep Geneste (G)
- 66. Almugera Raouf Mohammed Kabar (D)
- 22. A. Kaplan (D)
- 35. Jamiro Monteiro (M)
- 42. Y. Moslih (D)
- 12. N. Polster (G)
- 14. K. Sierhuis (F)
- 11. W. Willumsson (M)
Levski Sofia
- 92. S. Vutsov (G)
- 21. Aldair (D)
- 50. K. Dimitrov (D)
- 4. C. Makoun (D)
- 3. Maicon (D)
- 35. Serginho (M)
- 8. M. Grujić (M)
- 19. E. El Moubarik (M)
- 27. David Kusso (F)
- 7. Reinaldo (F)
- 17. Everton Bala (F)
- 78. M. Lukov (G)
- 11. A. Oko-Flex (F)
- 31. N. Serafimov (D)
- 22. M. Soula (F)
- 18. G. Trdin (M)
- 20. Álex Centelles (D)
- 2. Hevertton Santos (D)
- 1. O. Vladimirov (G)
- 9. J. Perea (F)
👥 Team Lineups · Updated October 15, 2026, 2:40 PM ET
Match Timeline
NEC Nijmegen - Levski Sofia H2H
| Date | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | NEC Nijmegen | 1 - 1 | Levski Sofia | UEFA Europa League |
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NEC Nijmegen - Levski Sofia FAQs
The match ended in a 1-1. Half-time score: 0 - 1.
Goals for NEC Nijmegen: ⚽ Tjaronn Chery 64'. Goals for Levski Sofia: ⚽ Reinaldo Nascimento Satorno 35'.
NEC Nijmegen: Noe Lebreton 24'.
The match is scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 2026, 3:00 PM ET.
The match is being played at Stadium de Goffert , Nijmegen.
This match is part of UEFA Europa League (World) the 2026 in League Stage - 2.
The match is officiated by referee Aliyar Agayev.
NEC Nijmegen had 51%, while Levski Sofia sebesar 49%.
NEC Nijmegen play in a formation 3-4-3 managed by Dick Schreuder. Levski Sofia play in a formation 4-3-3 managed by Julio Velázquez.
NEC Nijmegen: G. Crettaz, Gabriel Brás, P. Schuurs, Deveron Fonville, Kevin Kers, D. Nejašmić, N. Lebreton, Clement Bischoff, T. Chery, B. Linssen, D. Tadić. Levski Sofia: S. Vutsov, Aldair, K. Dimitrov, C. Makoun, Maicon, Serginho, M. Grujić, E. El Moubarik, David Kusso, Reinaldo, Everton Bala.
🔄 Armstrong Oko-Flex → David Kusso 62' | 🔄 Gasper Trdin → Mehdi Moubarik 62' | 🔄 Ahmetcan Kaplan → Perr Schuurs 75' | 🔄 Mazire Soula → Marko Grujić 75' | 🔄 Juan Esteban Perea Sanchez → Francisco Everton Mota de Castro 75' | 🔄 Willum Thor Willumsson → Dušan Tadić 84' | 🔄 Dennis Geiger → Clement Bischoff 84' | 🔄 Almugera Kabar → Noe Lebreton 90+2' | 🔄 Yassin Moslih → Gabriel·Bras 90+2' | 🔄 Álex Centelles → Reinaldo Nascimento Satorno 90+4'.
