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On 5 November 2026 · 17:45 at Stadion de Goffert (Nijmegen), NEC Nijmegen take on Omonia Nicosia, with Goga Kikacheishvili in charge. We make NEC Nijmegen (54%) the favourites. Our tip, the probabilities of each outcome, absences and our analysis follow below.
Wins: Omonia Nicosia win, a draw. Half lost (half the stake back): Omonia Nicosia lose by 1. Loses: Omonia Nicosia lose by 2 or more.
NEC Nijmegen vs Omonia Nicosia: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. NEC Nijmegen lie 12th, having collected 7 points after 4 matches (2W 1D 1L); Omonia Nicosia lie 18th, having collected 6 points (2W 0D 2L).
- Attack and defence. Per game in this competition, NEC Nijmegen average 1.7 goals for and 2.7 against, compared with 1.6 for and 1.1 against for Omonia Nicosia.
- Form in the competition. NEC Nijmegen: 1W 1D 1L, goals 5–8; Omonia Nicosia: 4W 1D 2L, goals 11–8.
What to expect
In our view NEC Nijmegen hold the advantage. We project a 2–1 scoreline, around 3 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–1 (10.3%). This one should be open, with chances at both ends.
On goals we go for Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.57), which we give a 61% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 60%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 60%.
The prediction at a glance
- Scored and conceded in this competition: NEC Nijmegen 5–8, Omonia Nicosia 11–8.
- Our projection is around 3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 60%.
- Unavailable: NEC Nijmegen 8, Omonia Nicosia 3.
Alternative tip: Both teams to score: yes
Another angle: Both teams to score: yes (probability 60%, top price 1.62). A projection of around 3 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for NEC Nijmegen: M. Bakker, D. Geiger, I. Hansen-Aaroen, E. Mor, B. Nuytinck, P. Sandler, D. Tadic, A. Tahaui. Omonia Nicosia will be without: C. Eiting, F. Kitsos, L. Nego. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
NEC Nijmegen vs Omonia Nicosia: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 1.79 | 4.25 | 4.48 |
| Market average | 1.74 | 4.05 | 4.28 |
| Lowest odds | 1.70 | 3.75 | 4.00 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.20 | 1.16 | 80.6% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.62 | 1.58 | 59.8% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.50 | 2.35 | 40.2% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.55 | 2.44 | 38.9% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.62 | 1.56 | 59.8% |
| BTTS – no | 2.50 | 2.32 | 40.2% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 5/11/26, 16:17. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 5.5%.
The key facts
- Likely result: NEC Nijmegen 1–1 Omonia Nicosia, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: NEC Nijmegen 12th (7 points), Omonia Nicosia 18th (6 points).
- Form in the competition: NEC Nijmegen 1W 1D 1L (5:8), Omonia Nicosia 4W 1D 2L (11:8).
- Absences: NEC Nijmegen 8, Omonia Nicosia 3.
Who will win NEC Nijmegen vs Omonia Nicosia?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
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NEC Nijmegen vs Omonia Nicosia: injuries and missing players
NEC Nijmegen
- M. Bakkernot in the squad · will miss the match
- D. Geigerinjury · will miss the match
- I. Hansen-Aaroennot in the squad · will miss the match
- E. Morgroin injury · will miss the match
- B. Nuytinckankle injury · will miss the match
- P. Sandlerinjury · will miss the match
- D. Tadiccalf injury · will miss the match
- A. Tahauinot in the squad · will miss the match
Omonia Nicosia
- C. Eitingknee injury · will miss the match
- F. Kitsosnot in the squad · will miss the match
- L. Negomuscle injury · will miss the match
Team news can still change before the game.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Benfica | 4 | 4-0-0 | 13:3 | 12 |
| 2 |  Bournemouth | 4 | 4-0-0 | 11:2 | 12 |
| 3 |  Ferencvárosi TC | 4 | 4-0-0 | 11:3 | 12 |
| 4 |  Union Saint-Gilloise | 4 | 3-1-0 | 10:2 | 10 |
| 5 |  Juventus | 4 | 3-1-0 | 11:4 | 10 |
| 6 |  Olympiakos Piraeus | 4 | 3-1-0 | 4:1 | 10 |
| 7 |  Bayer Leverkusen | 4 | 3-0-1 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 8 |  Beşiktaş | 4 | 2-1-1 | 11:8 | 7 |
| 9 |  Dinamo Zagreb | 4 | 2-1-1 | 5:4 | 7 |
| 10 |  Levski Sofia | 4 | 2-1-1 | 4:3 | 7 |
| 11 |  Sunderland | 4 | 2-1-1 | 4:4 | 7 |
| 12 | NEC Nijmegen | 4 | 2-1-1 | 8:9 | 7 |
| 13 |  Lyon | 4 | 2-1-1 | 6:7 | 7 |
| 14 |  AZ Alkmaar | 4 | 2-0-2 | 7:4 | 6 |
| 15 |  Anderlecht | 4 | 2-0-2 | 6:3 | 6 |
| 16 |  OFI | 4 | 2-0-2 | 5:4 | 6 |
| 17 |  Rennes | 4 | 1-3-0 | 4:3 | 6 |
| 18 | Omonia Nicosia | 4 | 2-0-2 | 6:7 | 6 |
| 19 |  Torreense | 4 | 2-0-2 | 7:9 | 6 |
| 20 |  Real Sociedad | 4 | 1-2-1 | 9:4 | 5 |
| 21 |  Crystal Palace | 4 | 1-2-1 | 9:6 | 5 |
| 22 |  Sparta Praha | 4 | 1-1-2 | 6:6 | 4 |
| 23 |  1899 Hoffenheim | 4 | 1-1-2 | 6:6 | 4 |
| 24 |  Sturm Graz | 4 | 1-1-2 | 3:6 | 4 |
| 25 |  Celje | 4 | 1-1-2 | 5:9 | 4 |
| 26 |  Red Bull Salzburg | 4 | 1-1-2 | 3:8 | 4 |
| 27 |  Celta Vigo | 4 | 1-0-3 | 4:6 | 3 |
| 28 |  AC Milan | 4 | 1-0-3 | 4:7 | 3 |
| 29 |  Jagiellonia | 4 | 1-0-3 | 4:7 | 3 |
| 30 |  Plzeň | 4 | 1-0-3 | 3:7 | 3 |
| 31 |  Marseille | 4 | 1-0-3 | 2:6 | 3 |
| 32 |  Celtic | 4 | 1-0-3 | 6:11 | 3 |
| 33 |  Hapoel Beer Sheva | 4 | 0-1-3 | 1:8 | 1 |
| 34 |  Lillestrøm | 4 | 0-1-3 | 2:10 | 1 |
| 35 |  Lech Poznań | 4 | 0-1-3 | 2:12 | 1 |
| 36 |  Ararat-Armenia | 4 | 0-0-4 | 4:14 | 0 |
Recent matches
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Home and away
NEC Nijmegen vs Omonia Nicosia: last matches of both teams
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Team comparison
All figures are drawn from the games played so far this season, which is still a limited sample.
Form in the competition
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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for NEC Nijmegen vs Omonia Nicosia?
Omonia Nicosia +0.75 (Asian handicap) (1.95); Under 3.5 goals (1.57).
Who will win NEC Nijmegen vs Omonia Nicosia?
Our estimate gives NEC Nijmegen a 54% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Omonia Nicosia 22%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 5 November 2026 at 17:45, venue Stadion de Goffert, Nijmegen. Referee: Goga Kikacheishvili.
Who will be missing?
NEC Nijmegen: M. Bakker, D. Geiger, I. Hansen-Aaroen, E. Mor, B. Nuytinck, P. Sandler, D. Tadic, A. Tahaui. Omonia Nicosia: C. Eiting, F. Kitsos, L. Nego. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 60% (odds 1.62) and under 2.5 goals at 40% (odds 2.50).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 60% (odds 1.62).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 1–1 (10.3%), then 2–1 (9.8%) and 1–0 (9.0%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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