FULL SQUADS AND PREDICTED XIS
NEC NijmegenRotates
53% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
- Tight turnaround. NEC Nijmegen have a DED game just 3 days after this one, so squad rotation is likely.
BenficaMixed
76% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
- Named the same eleven 2 matches running.
- Tight turnaround. Benfica have a Primeira Liga game just 3 days after this one, so squad rotation is likely.
NEC Nijmegen
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Benfica
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
NEC Nijmegen
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Benfica
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Team news
Confirmed lineups for the UEL land after kickoff, not before. Until the teams are in, this is our predicted XI.
Injuries & suspensions
Full list →- DEFFonvilleAnkle InjuryOut
- FWDMorInjuryOut
- DEFKaplanKnee InjuryOut
- MIDvan CrooijAnkle InjuryOut
- DEFMoslihOff the rosterOut
- MIDHansen-AarøenOff the rosterOut
- GKEntiusOff the rosterOut
- MIDTahauiOff the rosterOut
- MIDBischoffInjuryDoubtful
Reported availability, not a confirmed team sheet. Only an official lineup confirms who starts.
About this match
NEC Nijmegen vs Benfica lineups
Updated
Predicted lineups and team news for NEC Nijmegen vs Benfica in the UEFA Europa League on 21 Jan 2027. Build your Starting 11 before kickoff and see how the crowd expects both teams to line up. Confirmed XIs are added the moment they are announced, usually about an hour before the 5:45pm GMT kickoff.
- What is the predicted lineup for NEC Nijmegen vs Benfica?
- Our predicted XIs for NEC Nijmegen and Benfica are based on recent team news, form and fan predictions. Pick your own Starting 11 and compare it with the crowd.
- When are the confirmed lineups for NEC Nijmegen vs Benfica announced?
- Official starting lineups are usually confirmed about an hour before kickoff. This page updates with both teams' confirmed XIs as soon as they are released.
- What time does NEC Nijmegen vs Benfica kick off?
- NEC Nijmegen vs Benfica kicks off at 5:45pm GMT on 21 Jan 2027.