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Egypt Premier LeagueNEC Nijmegen vs Benfica: kickoff time, lineups and prediction, 21 January
Europa League, Round 7
What to know
NEC Nijmegen host Benfica in round 7 of the Europa League on Thursday 21 January 2027. Kickoff is at 20:45 Mecca time at Goffertstadion, Nijmegen.
- NEC Nijmegen go into this one with 7 players out.
- Benfica have scored in each of their last 10 matches.
Which channel shows NEC Nijmegen vs Benfica?
Channels showing this match, by country.
Broadcasters have not been announced yet. Check back closer to kickoff.
Form
The last five matches of each team before this one, most recent at the top.
NEC NijmegenWho is out: NEC Nijmegen and Benfica
NEC Nijmegen
Deveron Fonville Ankle Injury
Gonzalo Crettaz Hamstring Injury
Emre Mor Groin Injury
Clement BischoffHamstring Injury
Isak Hansen-AarøenNo Eligibility, until 29 Jan
Freek EntiusNo Eligibility, until 29 Jan
Adam TahauiNo Eligibility, until 29 Jan
Benfica
Gonçalo OliveiraUnknown Injury
Stadium: Goffertstadion
Table: Europa League
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Juventus |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 3 |
| 2 |  Crystal Palace |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 3 |
| 3 |  Sparta Praha |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 4 |  Beşiktaş |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 5 |  Union Saint-Gilloise |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 6 |  Ferencvárosi |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 7 | Benfica |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 8 |  Bayer 04 Leverkusen |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 9 |  OFI |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 10 |  Olympique Lyonnais |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 11 |  Torreense |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 12 |  AFC Bournemouth |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 13 |  Olympiacos F.C. |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 14 |  Salzburg |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 15 |  Omonia Nicosia |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 16 |  Sunderland |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 17 |  Rennes |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 18 |  Hapoel Be'er Sheva |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 19 |  Dinamo Zagreb |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 20 |  Sturm Graz |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 21 |  Jagiellonia Białystok |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 22 |  Real Sociedad |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 23 |  Anderlecht |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 24 |  Lillestrøm |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 25 |  AZ Alkmaar |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 26 |  Celta de Vigo |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 27 |  Levski Sofia |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 28 |  Celtic |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 29 |  TSG Hoffenheim |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 30 |  AC Milan |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 31 |  Celje |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 32 |  Olympique Marseille |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| 33 |  Ararat-Armenia |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| 34 |  Viktoria Plzeň |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| 35 |  Lech Poznań |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 0 |
| 36 | NEC Nijmegen |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -5 | 0 |
Questions and answers
What time does NEC Nijmegen vs Benfica kick off?
NEC Nijmegen vs Benfica kicks off on Thursday 21 January 2027 at 20:45 Mecca time (17:45 UTC). This page also shows the time in your own timezone.
Which channel is showing NEC Nijmegen vs Benfica?
Broadcasters have not been announced yet. This page updates as soon as they are.
Where is NEC Nijmegen vs Benfica being played?
At Goffertstadion in Nijmegen, which holds 12,500 people.
How can I watch NEC Nijmegen vs Benfica if it isn't shown in my country?
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