NEC Nijmegen vs Olympiakos Piraeus: Head-to-Head Stats Before August 2026 Clash

NEC Nijmegen host Olympiakos Piraeus at Goffertstadion in Nijmegen on 11 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 17:30 UTC in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round. This second-leg tie follows the first meeting in Piraeus and will decide which club advances closer to the group stage. With both sides still in the balance after a tight opening clash, every detail in the NEC Nijmegen vs Olympiakos Piraeus stats matters for understanding how this matchup might unfold.

The fixture is played under high stakes: progression in Europe’s premier club competition, valuable coefficient points, and significant financial rewards. Olympiakos Piraeus arrive as the side with greater continental pedigree, while NEC Nijmegen look to leverage home advantage at Goffertstadion. Bettors and analysts studying NEC Nijmegen vs Olympiakos Piraeus stats will note that the first leg ended goalless, setting up a finely poised second leg where a single goal could prove decisive.

Head-to-head record

The head-to-head record between NEC Nijmegen and Olympiakos Piraeus is short but already competitive across European and friendly contexts.

• Previous meetings: 2
• NEC Nijmegen wins: 0
• Draws: 1
• Olympiakos Piraeus wins: 1

NEC Nijmegen vs Olympiakos Piraeus Timeline & Historical Context

The NEC Nijmegen vs Olympiakos Piraeus timeline begins in a non-competitive setting before quickly moving into high-stakes European action. The earliest recorded meeting came on 27 July 2024 in the competition Friendlies Clubs (round: Club Friendlies 3), played at RivaKids Sport BSO Maurik in Maurik. On that occasion, NEC Nijmegen hosted Olympiakos Piraeus and the Greek side claimed a 2-0 away victory, leading 2-0 at half-time and maintaining that scoreline through full time. Even as a friendly, it established Olympiakos Piraeus as the more clinical team in the early stages of this matchup.

The rivalry then shifted to the UEFA Champions League in the 2026 season. On 4 August 2026, in the 3rd Qualifying Round, Olympiakos Piraeus hosted NEC Nijmegen at Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus. The match finished 0-0, with a goalless first half and no breakthrough after the interval. That result marked the first competitive draw between the clubs and showed NEC Nijmegen’s capacity to contain Olympiakos Piraeus away from home in a high-pressure European tie.

With one friendly win for Olympiakos Piraeus and one Champions League draw, the NEC Nijmegen vs Olympiakos Piraeus timeline is short but offers contrasting narratives: Olympiakos Piraeus have already proved they can win on Dutch soil in a friendly environment, while NEC Nijmegen have demonstrated defensive resilience in Piraeus when it mattered in qualifying. The upcoming second leg in Nijmegen will add a new chapter, either confirming Olympiakos Piraeus’ edge or marking a turning point for NEC Nijmegen in this emerging European pairing.

NEC Nijmegen vs Olympiakos Piraeus Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall NEC Nijmegen vs Olympiakos Piraeus stats underline a narrow but clear advantage for the Greek side so far.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: NEC Nijmegen 0 - 2 Olympiakos Piraeus
• Average Goals per Match: NEC Nijmegen 0.00 vs Olympiakos Piraeus 1.00

Venue Split Performance:

• At Goffertstadion: 0 matches played here — NEC Nijmegen won 0 (as home side), Olympiakos Piraeus won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
• At Olympiakos Piraeus's stadium: 1 match played here — Olympiakos Piraeus won 0 (as home side), NEC Nijmegen won 0 (as away side), 1 draw

NEC Nijmegen vs Olympiakos Piraeus Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the NEC Nijmegen vs Olympiakos Piraeus last results in recent competitive and friendly fixtures:

• 4 August 2026: Olympiakos Piraeus 0-0 NEC Nijmegen (Half-time: 0-0) – UEFA Champions League, 3rd Qualifying Round
• 27 July 2024: NEC Nijmegen 0-2 Olympiakos Piraeus (Half-time: 0-2) – Friendlies Clubs, Club Friendlies 3

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 NEC Nijmegen Matches Results and Stats

For NEC Nijmegen, only early UEFA Champions League 2026 qualifying data is available, effectively serving as season to date form in this competition. They have played one match, the 0-0 draw away to Olympiakos Piraeus, which highlights a solid defensive display but also an attack yet to register a goal. With one clean sheet and a failure to score in that outing, NEC Nijmegen approach the home leg knowing they must find a better offensive balance while preserving their defensive organisation.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 1, Lose 0

Last 5 Olympiakos Piraeus Matches Results and Stats

Olympiakos Piraeus also have limited but telling UEFA Champions League 2026 qualifying data, again reflecting season to date form in this competition. They have played one match, the 0-0 home draw against NEC Nijmegen. That result delivered a clean sheet but also underlined an attack that could not break down a disciplined visiting side. Olympiakos Piraeus showed defensive control at home, yet they now face the challenge of turning that stability into a decisive away performance in Nijmegen.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 1, Lose 0

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the limited NEC Nijmegen vs Olympiakos Piraeus head-to-head record, Olympiakos Piraeus hold a slight edge with one win and one draw, and a 2-0 aggregate goal advantage. The friendly victory in Maurik demonstrated their ability to score and win on Dutch soil, while the goalless Champions League first leg in Piraeus showcased NEC Nijmegen’s capacity to neutralise the Greek side defensively. Season to date in the UEFA Champions League 2026, both teams share identical basic records: one match played, one draw, no goals scored or conceded, and one clean sheet each. Historically, Olympiakos Piraeus have been marginally more effective in front of goal in this matchup, but the most recent competitive meeting suggests a finely balanced tie. The statistical trends point to a tight, low-scoring contest in Nijmegen, where small margins in finishing and defensive concentration are likely to decide who progresses.

NEC Nijmegen vs Olympiakos Piraeus H2H Statistics updated on 6 August 2026.