NEC Nijmegen vs Levski Sofia Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 15 Oct 2026
NEC Nijmegen vs Levski Sofia Predictions
We’ll back Levski Sofia to beat NEC on the Asian Handicap, with odds of -109 on offer that they triumph with a +0.5 goal advantage. If the visitors can avoid a loss, then we enjoy a payout with this bet.
This NEC vs Levski Sofia betting analysis delivers a full overview of our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
NEC Nijmegen vs Levski Sofia Preview
Dutch Eredivisie outfit NEC Nijmegen host Bulgarian First League side Levski Sofia at Stadion De Goffert, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Thursday 15 October.
NEC Nijmegen played Ajax on their travels in their last game. It was a 1-1 Eredivisie draw at Johan Cruyff Arena. Dick Schreuder's team had just 39% possession and recorded two shots on target, while Tjaronn Chery was the goalscorer.
Levski Sofia won their previous game by a 2-0 First League scoreline. It was on the road against Cherno More Varna at Ticha. The Blue Avalanche enjoyed 66% possession and had three shots on goal, with Mehdi Moubarik and Reinaldo on the scoresheet.
In the last round of the Europa League, NEC were beaten 5-0 away to Juventus, while Levski were beaten 1-0 at home to Red Bull Salzburg.
| Europa League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 |  Levski Sofia |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 36 |  NEC Nijmegen |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 0:5 | 0 |
3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 16.2 attempts. NEC have had 57.6% possession and 5.3 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 2.0 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 3.4 corners.
Top goalscorer Tjaronn Chery has found the net 4 times, Noe Lebreton 3, with Perr Schuurs and two other players on 2. The leading assistors have been Tjaronn Chery and Dusan Tadic with 2.
Levski have 8 victories, 1 defeat and 1 draw, averaging 14.5 attempts, 5.0 shots on goal and 2.1 goals. Julio Velazquez's side average 63.8% possession, 5.5 corners in their favour and 3.2 corners against, while 0.4 goals have been conceded from 2.8 shots on goal and 7.6 attempts.
Reinaldo and Armstrong Oko-Flex have top scored with 4 goals, while Juan Perea is next on 3. Serginho has managed 4 assists in the last 10 games.
Main Match Prediction
Levski Sofia +0.5 could be a value wager and we have the information to back this up. Bet them at -109 on the Asian Handicap when they clash with NEC and we feel confident of a payout.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (domestic league and Europa League matches):
We’re always the first to know about team news, with our football tipsters also studying the latest Europa League form to enhance their view. You will also find a mixture of stats which provide some valuable predictions ahead of the action.
The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 52.1% chance of winning. However, our experts have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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There are odds of +475 available that we see a 1-1 scoreline played out. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.
Player Prop Picks
Armstrong Okoflex (Levski) is available to register a minimum of one shot on goal at +105. Those wanting to back him should certainly look at the Shots on Target betting odds available.
Juan Esteban Perea (Levski) has registered three goals in his past seven matches. There are odds of +280 on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer bet and we think this is an attractive wager for the player to be on the scoresheet.
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Corners Prediction
NEC Nijmegen have not covered the 5.5 corners line in six consecutive games, with Levski Sofia conceding under 5.5 corners in their past three matches. On this basis, we can take a price of -112 that this NEC Team Corners bet falls short of the line.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’re happy to go with a bet builder that has Levski Sofia on the Asian Handicap at +0.5, less than three goals combined with NEC Nijmegen to record under 5.5 corners.
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NEC Nijmegen vs Levski Sofia Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The bookies have NEC Nijmegen as -118 favourites for this Europa League clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 54% likely to win. Levski Sofia are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +320.
You can take advantage of the Half-Time Result market if you think a team will lead at the break. There's the chance to back NEC at +138, go for Levski at +325 or take the draw at +128.
If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -154.
The top football betting sites cover Europa League matches in serious depth and there are hundreds of markets. We recommend scanning through the various bets before picking out the best angle.
Kaj Sierhuis can be backed to find the net anytime at +180, with +480 available that the market leader scores the first goal.
Latest Europa League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
NEC Nijmegen Stats
Levski Sofia Stats
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 0.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 3.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.50 corners awarded and 2.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 3.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 3.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 57.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 61.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches
NEC Nijmegen vs Levski Sofia Lineups & Team News
Before making your bets, take a look at the NEC Nijmegen vs Levski team news. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Europa League along with up-to-date injury news.
Previous NEC Nijmegen Lineups
Previous Levski Sofia Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
NEC Nijmegen Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Dick Schreuder
Levski Sofia Player Stats & Squad
Europa League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juventus | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Crystal Palace | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 3 |
| 3 | Sparta Prague | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
| 4 | Besiktas | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
| 5 | Union S-G | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 6 | Ferencvaros | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 7 | Benfica | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 8 | OFI Crete | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 8 | Leverkusen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 10 | Lyon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 10 | Torreense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bournemouth | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 13 | Olympiacos | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 14 | RB Salzburg | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 15 | Sunderland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 15 | Omonia Nicosia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 17 | Rennes | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 17 | Sturm Graz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 17 | Hapoel Be'er-Sheva | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 17 | Dinamo Zagreb | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 21 | Jagiellonia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 22 | Anderlecht | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 22 | Real Sociedad | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 22 | Lillestrom | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 25 | Celta Vigo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 25 | AZ Alkmaar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 25 | Levski Sofia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 28 | Celtic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 29 | AC Milan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 29 | Hoffenheim | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 29 | NK Celje | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 32 | Marseille | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | 0 |
| 33 | Ararat Armenia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | 0 |
| 34 | Viktoria Plzeň | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
| 35 | Lech | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:4 | 0 |
| 36 | NEC Nijmegen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:5 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juventus | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Crystal Palace | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 3 |
| 3 | Besiktas | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
| 4 | OFI Crete | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 5 | Leverkusen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 6 | Olympiacos | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 7 | Omonia Nicosia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 8 | Sunderland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 9 | Hapoel Be'er-Sheva | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 10 | Sturm Graz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 11 | Sparta Prague | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 12 | Union S-G | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 13 | Ferencvaros | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 14 | Benfica | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 15 | Bournemouth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 16 | Lyon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 17 | Torreense | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 18 | RB Salzburg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 19 | Rennes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 20 | Dinamo Zagreb | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 21 | Jagiellonia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 22 | Celta Vigo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 23 | AZ Alkmaar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 24 | NK Celje | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 25 | Hoffenheim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 26 | Marseille | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 27 | Lech | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 28 | NEC Nijmegen | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 29 | Lillestrom | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 30 | Real Sociedad | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 31 | Anderlecht | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 32 | Levski Sofia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 33 | Celtic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 34 | AC Milan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 35 | Ararat Armenia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | 0 |
| 36 | Viktoria Plzeň | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
Eredivisie Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feyenoord | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 27:7 | 20 |
| 2 | PSV | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 26:10 | 19 |
| 3 | AZ Alkmaar | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 18:8 | 19 |
| 4 | Twente | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 16:8 | 17 |
| 5 | Ajax | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 22:10 | 15 |
| 6 | Groningen | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 20:14 | 14 |
| 7 | Fortuna Sittard | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14:15 | 14 |
| 8 | Go Ahead E. | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 19:17 | 11 |
| 9 | Excelsior | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 16:14 | 11 |
| 10 | SC Heerenveen | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11:11 | 9 |
| 11 | NEC Nijmegen | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 13:14 | 9 |
| 12 | Cambuur | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11:19 | 8 |
| 13 | Utrecht | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14:25 | 8 |
| 14 | Sp. Rotterdam | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 13:20 | 6 |
| 15 | Telstar | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7:14 | 6 |
| 16 | PEC Zwolle | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6:21 | 4 |
| 17 | Den Haag | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 9:19 | 3 |
| 18 | Willem II | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7:23 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twente | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9:3 | 12 |
| 2 | PSV | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13:4 | 10 |
| 3 | AZ Alkmaar | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9:3 | 10 |
| 4 | Feyenoord | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11:4 | 8 |
| 5 | Go Ahead E. | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11:6 | 8 |
| 6 | Groningen | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9:6 | 7 |
| 7 | Ajax | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 11:9 | 6 |
| 8 | SC Heerenveen | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 4 |
| 9 | Fortuna Sittard | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:9 | 4 |
| 10 | Utrecht | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8:14 | 4 |
| 11 | Excelsior | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:10 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambuur | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6:13 | 3 |
| 13 | NEC Nijmegen | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5:8 | 2 |
| 14 | Sp. Rotterdam | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5:10 | 2 |
| 15 | Telstar | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5:11 | 2 |
| 16 | Den Haag | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:8 | 1 |
| 17 | Willem II | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3:10 | 1 |
| 18 | PEC Zwolle | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1:13 | 0 |
First League Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Levski Sofia | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 23:4 | 28 |
| 2 | CSKA Sofia | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 27:9 | 27 |
| 3 | Ludogorets | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 21:7 | 26 |
| 4 | CSKA 1948 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 21:13 | 22 |
| 5 | Botev Plovdiv | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 17:14 | 19 |
| 6 | Arda Kardzhali | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 15:17 | 17 |
| 7 | Spartak Varna | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 11:15 | 13 |
| 8 | Slavia Sofia | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 9:9 | 11 |
| 9 | Botev Vratsa | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9:20 | 9 |
| 10 | Dunav Ruse | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 13:21 | 8 |
| 11 | Lok. Plovdiv | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6:14 | 8 |
| 12 | Lok. Sofia | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 12:19 | 8 |
| 13 | Septemvri | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 10:21 | 8 |
| 14 | Cherno More | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11:22 | 6 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ludogorets | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 13:3 | 16 |
| 2 | Levski Sofia | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 14:1 | 15 |
| 3 | CSKA Sofia | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 17:5 | 15 |
| 4 | CSKA 1948 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 14:7 | 15 |
| 5 | Botev Plovdiv | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9:6 | 13 |
| 6 | Arda Kardzhali | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9:5 | 10 |
| 7 | Lok. Plovdiv | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5:5 | 7 |
| 8 | Spartak Varna | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5:6 | 6 |
| 9 | Botev Vratsa | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2:5 | 5 |
| 10 | Slavia Sofia | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4:6 | 4 |
| 11 | Cherno More | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7:11 | 4 |
| 12 | Septemvri | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6:13 | 4 |
| 13 | Dunav Ruse | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4:9 | 2 |
| 14 | Lok. Sofia | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4:10 | 1 |
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