Currently 21st (4 pts from 3 matches). Expected points 10.3. Remaining matches simulated (2026-10-31). Europa League standings →
The model gives N.E.C. Nijmegen a 6% chance of the top 8 (straight to the round of 16), 63% of finishing in the top 24 (at least a play-off) and 37% of going out. Currently 21st (4 pts from 3 matches). Expected points: 10.3. The 54 matches played keep their real score; the rest were simulated 4,000 times (2026-10-31) with the simulator's model: Poisson goals driven by team ratings.
N.E.C. Nijmegen's 8 opponents: Juventus, Levski Sofia, GNK Dinamo, Omonia Nicosia, Rennes, Ararat-Armenia, Benfica, Celje (4 home, 4 away).
In the UEFA Europa League league phase (8 matches, at most 24 points) 16 points are enough for the top 8 and 10 points for the play-off places (9-24) 90% of the time. 15 points give about an even chance of the top 8, 9 of the top 24. Source: 4,000 simulated league phases of the PredictLeague model, played matches included (2026-10-31).
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