Olympiakos Piraeus vs NEC Nijmegen

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UEFA Champions League · Aug 4, 2026 · 18:00

Olympiakos Piraeus 0–0 NEC Nijmegen

Match preview

The UEFA Champions League clash on August 4, 2026, sees Olympiakos Piraeus host NEC Nijmegen in a tie with contrasting narratives. Olympiakos, despite a modest 30% win rate this season (3W 3D 4L), enters this fixture with a strong recent run, having secured three wins and a draw in their last five outings. Their defensive solidity at home will be crucial, given they've conceded 16 goals in 10 league games.

Conversely, NEC Nijmegen arrives with a superior overall record of 15 wins from 33 matches and an impressive 75 goals scored, highlighting their attacking prowess. However, their recent form is a concern, with only one win in their last five matches, alongside three draws. The Dutch side will be eager to reverse their fortunes, especially considering their 0-2 loss to Olympiakos in their last head-to-head encounter. The odds favour a home win, reflecting Olympiakos' recent form and the historical H2H result. Watch for Olympiakos' disciplined defence against Nijmegen's prolific attack, with the midfield battle likely dictating the flow of this intriguing encounter.

Head-to-head

2024-07-27T13:30:00+00:00: NEC Nijmegen 0–2 Olympiakos Piraeus

Lineups

Olympiakos Piraeus

Z. Smajlovic, M. Saliakas, Rodinei, P. Retsos, B. Onyemaechi, C. Mouzakitis, Jota Silva, S. Hezze, A. El Kaabi, D. Carmo, D. Stournaras

NEC Nijmegen

1. G. Crettaz, 3. P. Sandler, 6. D. Nejasmic, 9. T. Chery, 20. N. Lebreton, 21. T. Storm, 23. K. Sano, 24. D. Fonville, 25. S. Ouaissa, 30. B. Linssen, 99. C. Bischoff

Match events

11' Card Yellow Card — D. Carmo (Olympiakos Piraeus)
46' subst Substitution 1 — J. Roca (Olympiakos Piraeus) (assists: G. Martins)
56' subst Substitution 2 — D. Carmo (Olympiakos Piraeus) (assists: L. Pirola)
56' subst Substitution 3 — Chiquinho (Olympiakos Piraeus) (assists: Jota Silva)
57' subst Substitution 4 — M. Saliakas (Olympiakos Piraeus) (assists: P. Maffeo)
64' subst Substitution 5 — P. Retsos (Olympiakos Piraeus) (assists: Z. Smajlovic)
67' Card Yellow Card — D. Garcia (Olympiakos Piraeus)
70' subst Substitution 1 — T. Storm (NEC Nijmegen) (assists: B. Pereira)
70' subst Substitution 2 — S. Ouaissa (NEC Nijmegen) (assists: E. Mor)
74' subst Substitution 3 — B. Linssen (NEC Nijmegen) (assists: D. Tadic)
74' subst Substitution 4 — P. Sandler (NEC Nijmegen) (assists: I. Hansen-Aaroen)