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NEC vs Levski Sofia: lineups

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NEC 36 · 0 points
Levski Sofia 27 · 0 points

Predicted lineups NEC vs Levski Sofia

NEC 3-4-2-1
1 Crettaz
73 Brás
4 Schuurs or Kaplan
24 Fonville
34 Kers
6 Nejašmić
20 Lebreton
21 Storm
9 Chery
10 Tadić
30 Linssen

Predicted lineup for NEC: Crettaz, Brás, Schuurs, Fonville, Kers, Nejašmić, Lebreton, Storm, Chery, Tadić, Linssen

Levski Sofia 4-2-3-1
92 Vutsov
3 Maicon
4 Makoun
50 Dimitrov
21 Aldair
18 Trdin
19 El Moubarik or Soula
11 Oko-Flex
35 Serginho
17 Bala
7 Reinaldo or Perea

Predicted lineup for Levski Sofia: Vutsov, Maicon, Makoun, Dimitrov, Aldair, Trdin, El Moubarik, Oko-Flex, Serginho, Bala, Reinaldo

NEC

After the draw at Ajax, Dick Schreuder is expected to make few changes for NEC's European home fixture against Levski Sofia. Saturday's match in Amsterdam ended 1-1, with Tjaronn Chery converting a penalty to equalise. Chery was substituted late in the game but remains the expected choice behind Bryan Linssen, alongside Dušan Tadić. The same defensive group that started against Ajax is also expected on Thursday.

Two players took important steps in Amsterdam: Ahmetcan Kaplan returned as a substitute and Mitchel Bakker made his first appearance for NEC. Neither development is expected to lead to an immediate change in the starting side. Gonzalo Crettaz should remain in goal as the Nijmegen club prepare for their first European home match in more than seventeen years. Having lost their opening Europa League fixture, NEC will be looking for their first points of the league phase.

Levski Sofia

Several changes are expected from the Levski Sofia side that won 2-0 at Cherno More on Sunday. Ognyan Vladimirov kept goal in that league match, but Svetoslav Vutsov is the expected starter against NEC. Kristian Dimitrov and Aldair are also likely to come into the defence. Julio Velázquez's team secured the win in Varna through goals from Moubarik and Reinaldo.

The central attacking position is another notable difference. Mustapha Sangaré started against Cherno More but was replaced before half-time. Reinaldo is expected to lead the line in Nijmegen, with Everton Bala and Oko-Flex among the attacking options and Serginho in the role behind the forward. Levski lost their opening Europa League match 1-0 to Salzburg, making Thursday's trip an opportunity to collect their first points in the competition. Their latest domestic victory provides a more positive lead-in to the European fixture.

Injuries and suspensions

NEC

  • Adam Tahaui Not in the squad Unavailable
  • Ayodele Thomas Disciplinary suspension Suspended
  • Bram Nuytinck Ankle injury Unavailable
  • Emre Mor Groin injury Unavailable
  • Isak Hansen-Aarøen Not in the squad Unavailable
  • Philippe Sandler Injury Unavailable

Levski Sofia

  • Akram Bouras Muscle injury Unavailable
  • Mustapha Sangaré Not in the squad Unavailable
  • Nikola Serafimov Elbow injury Unavailable
  • Wabo Kamdem Not in the squad Unavailable
  • Petko Rosenov Hristov Not in the squad Unavailable
  • Radoslav Kirilov Kirilov Knee injury Unavailable

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

NEC

  1. Tjaronn Chery 4 goals 2 assists
  2. Perr Schuurs 2 goals 1 assists
  3. Adam Tahaui 2 goals 0 assists
  4. Kaj Sierhuis 2 goals 0 assists
  5. Noé Lebreton 1 goals 0 assists

Levski Sofia

No goals or assists yet.

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

NEC

Player Starts Min. Form
Tobias Storm 5/5 450 mixed
Darko Nejašmić 4/4 360 solid
Dušan Tadić 4/4 360 solid
Noé Lebreton 4/5 356 mixed
Tjaronn Chery 4/4 352 solid
Nikolas Polster 3/4 315 mixed
Bryan Linssen 3/4 274 mixed
Gabriel Brás 3/3 267 solid

Levski Sofia

Player Starts Min. Form
Gašper Trdin 4/1 90 mixed
Maicon 3/1 90 solid
Serginho 4/1 90 strong
Svetoslav Vutsov 3/1 90 excellent
Aldair 2/1 90 strong
Kristian Dimitrov 2/1 90 strong
Christian Makoun 4/1 88 solid
Everton Bala 3/1 88 mixed

Frequently asked questions

When will the lineup for NEC vs Levski Sofia be announced?

Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for NEC against Levski Sofia?

NEC are without Adam Tahaui (not in the squad), Ayodele Thomas (disciplinary suspension), Bram Nuytinck (ankle injury), Emre Mor (groin injury), Isak Hansen-Aarøen (not in the squad) and Philippe Sandler (injury).

Who is unavailable for Levski Sofia against NEC?

Levski Sofia are without Akram Bouras (muscle injury), Mustapha Sangaré (not in the squad), Nikola Serafimov (elbow injury), Wabo Kamdem (not in the squad), Petko Rosenov Hristov (not in the squad) and Radoslav Kirilov Kirilov (knee injury).

What formation do NEC play?

NEC have used a 3-4-2-1 formation in their last 5 matches under Dick Schreuder.

What formation do Levski Sofia play?

Levski Sofia have used a 4-2-3-1 in 2 of their last 4 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-3-3.

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