Celje vs NEC Nijmegen – 28 January 2027, UEFA Europa League: H2H, form and match facts

The upcoming league clash pits Celje at home against a struggling NEC Nijmegen, who sit tenth in the table with just seven points from six games – two wins, a draw and three defeats, and a modest goal difference of minus one (11 scored, 12 conceded). With NEC looking to claw back into the top half, the match offers a crucial chance to close the gap on the clubs above them, while Celje will hope to capitalize on the visitors’ recent inconsistency. Both sides will be keen to turn the tide in their respective campaigns, making the encounter a potentially pivotal moment in the early season race.