NEC Nijmegen vs Rennes – 26 November 2026, UEFA Europa League: H2H, form and match facts

NEC Nijmegen host Rennes in a clash that pits the league’s tenth‑placed side, with seven points from six games (two wins, one draw and three defeats), against a surging Rennes squad sitting third on ten points after an unbeaten start of three victories and a draw. The Dutch hosts have struggled to find the net, managing just eleven goals while conceding twelve, whereas Rennes boast a tighter defensive record, scoring eight and letting in only five. NEC will be looking to close the gap on the European spots, needing to improve on their recent mixed form, while Rennes aim to consolidate their top‑three position and keep the pressure on the leaders. The encounter promises a test of NEC’s resilience against a Rennes side that has yet to taste defeat this season.