Match report
NEC Nijmegen 3-1 Omonia Nicosia: match report
NEC Nijmegen defeated Omonia Nicosia 3-1 in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, with Bryan Linssen scoring twice.
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NEC Nijmegen secured a 3-1 victory over Omonia Nicosia in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday at Goffertstadion, Nijmegen.
Loïs Diony opened the scoring for Omonia Nicosia in the 23rd minute, assisted by Panagiotis Andreou, making it 0-1.
NEC Nijmegen equalised shortly after half-time. Bryan Linssen scored in the 50th minute with an assist from Tjaronn Chery, bringing the score to 1-1.
Clement Bischoff put NEC Nijmegen ahead in the 74th minute, making it 2-1.
Bryan Linssen scored his second goal just two minutes later in the 76th minute, assisted by Dušan Tadić, extending the lead to 3-1.
Clement Bischoff received a yellow card for NEC Nijmegen in the 32nd minute.
In terms of statistics, NEC Nijmegen dominated possession with 63% compared to Omonia Nicosia's 37%. They also had 9 shots on target, while Omonia managed 3.
NEC Nijmegen had 5 corners and committed 11 fouls, while Omonia Nicosia had 2 corners and 12 fouls. NEC Nijmegen made 2 saves, and Omonia made 6 saves.
Following this result, NEC Nijmegen sit in 11th place with 7 points from 4 matches, while Omonia Nicosia are in 17th place with 6 points from 4 matches.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Before the game: NEC Nijmegen vs Omonia Nicosia preview: form
NEC Nijmegen will host Omonia Nicosia in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday at 17:45 GMT. The match will take place at NEC's home ground.
NEC Nijmegen's recent form shows 1 win, 3 draws, and 1 loss in their last five matches. They drew 2-2 against Groningen and lost 1-0 to Heerenveen in their latest outings. They previously secured a 4-2 victory over Dinamo Zagreb.
Omonia Nicosia have had a mixed run with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last five games. They won 2-0 against AEL in their most recent match but lost 2-0 to AEK Larnaca before that. They also drew 2-2 with Olympiakos Piraeus and won 3-0 against Celje.
In the league table, Omonia Nicosia currently sit in 11th place with 6 points from 3 matches, while NEC Nijmegen are at the bottom in 20th place with 4 points from 3 matches.
Historically, the teams have faced each other a limited number of times, with no recent head-to-head record available for this matchup.
Both teams will be eager to secure points in this crucial stage of the competition.
Match Events
All events- 86'Bryan Linssen(Out: Kaj Sierhuis)
- 81'panagiotis andreou(Out: Christos Constantinides)
- 81'Ewandro(Out: Panagiotis Christoforou)
- 76'Bryan Linssen(3 - 1)(Assist: Dušan Tadić)
- 74'Clement Bischoff(2 - 1)
- 72'Florin Tănase(Out: Luuk Brouwers)
- 72'Loïs Diony(Out: A. Neophytou)
- 69'Tjaronn Chery(Out: Philippe Sandler)
Match Statistics
All stats- 63%Possession37%
- 1.50Expected Goals (xG)0.70
- 9Shots on Target3
- 5Corners2
- 11Fouls12
Prediction
Live win probability
NEC Nijmegen 93%Draw 6%Omonia Nicosia 1%
NEC Nijmegen is most likely to win the game against Omonia Nicosia.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionUEFA Europa League · League Stage 4
- VenueGoffertstadion, Nijmegen · 12500
- RefereeKikacheishvili, Goga
- ForecastClear night, 6.83°C
Last five games
NEC NijmegenWLDWD
Omonia NicosiaLWLLD
Standings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 |  Levski Sofia | 4 | +1 | 7 |
| 11 |  Sunderland | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| 12 | NEC Nijmegen | 4 | -1 | 7 |
| 13 |  Lyon | 4 | -1 | 7 |
| 14 |  AZ Alkmaar | 4 | +3 | 6 |
| 15 |  Anderlecht | 4 | +3 | 6 |
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NEC Nijmegen vs Omonia Nicosia: result, stats & highlights
NEC Nijmegen and Omonia Nicosia finished 3-1 in the UEFA Europa League (League Stage 4) at Goffertstadion. Played: (your local time).
NEC Nijmegen are 12th in the table on 7 points; Omonia Nicosia are 18th on 6.
Recent form: NEC Nijmegen WLDWD, Omonia Nicosia LWLLD.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics below.