N.E.C. Nijmegen 1–1 Levski Sofia
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Matchday 2 · Thursday 15 October, 21:00
N.E.C. Nijmegen and Levski Sofia drew 1–1 on matchday 2. After the match, N.E.C. Nijmegen are 27th with 1 point, with a 53% chance of going through (top 8: 2%). Levski Sofia are now 25th with 1 point, with a 24% chance of going through (top 8: <1%).
Before kick-off
What the model expected, based on team ratings before matchday 2.
An upset: the model gave this result only 24%. The model's most likely score was 1–0 (12%); the actual score had a 11% chance. Expected goals before the match: N.E.C. Nijmegen 1.7, Levski Sofia 1.0.
Chances before and now
Before matchday 2 compared with now, after all results so far.
| Team | Position | Through (top 24) | Top 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| N.E.C. Nijmegen | 36th → 27th | 60% → 53% | 8% → 2% |
| Levski Sofia | 27th → 25th | 22% → 24% | 1% → <1% |
Form and fixtures
Both teams' Europa League matches: results so far and what is still to come.
N.E.C. Nijmegen
- MD1LJuventus A0–5
- MD2DLevski Sofia H this match1–1
- MD3GNK Dinamo A22 October
- MD4Omonia H5 November
- MD5Rennes H26 November
- MD6Ararat-Armenia A10 December
- MD7Benfica H21 January
- MD8Celje A28 January
Levski Sofia
- MD1LSalzburg H0–1
- MD2DN.E.C. Nijmegen A this match1–1
- MD3Viktoria Plzeň A22 October
- MD4Jagiellonia H5 November
- MD5Marseille A26 November
- MD6Lillestrøm H10 December
- MD7Milan H21 January
- MD8Sunderland A28 January
Frequently asked questions
What was the result of N.E.C. Nijmegen vs Levski Sofia?
The match finished 1–1 (Europa League, matchday 2).
Was N.E.C. Nijmegen vs Levski Sofia a surprise?
Before kick-off the model gave N.E.C. Nijmegen a 55% chance of winning, a draw 24% and Levski Sofia 21%. An upset: the model gave this result only 24%. The model's most likely score was 1–0 (12%); the actual score had a 11% chance.
How did the result change N.E.C. Nijmegen's chances?
Before matchday 2, N.E.C. Nijmegen had a 60% chance of going through (top 8: 8%). Now it is 53% (top 8: 2%).
How did the result change Levski Sofia's chances?
Before matchday 2, Levski Sofia had a 22% chance of going through (top 8: 1%). Now it is 24% (top 8: <1%).
When was N.E.C. Nijmegen vs Levski Sofia played?
Thursday 15 October, 21:00 (Europa League, matchday 2).
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Other matchday 2 fixtures
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- AZ Alkmaar – Hapoel Beer-Sheva (2–1)
- Salzburg – Milan (0–4)
- Lech Poznań – Leverkusen (0–4)
- Celje – Omonia (0–3)
- Lyon – Crystal Palace (3–2)
- Union SG – Real Sociedad (1–1)
- Torreense – Sunderland (1–2)
- Bournemouth – Sturm Graz (3–0)
- Ferencváros – Viktoria Plzeň (2–1)
- GNK Dinamo – Anderlecht (1–0)
- Jagiellonia – Ararat-Armenia (3–1)
- Marseille – Olympiacos (0–1)
- Celta – Juventus (1–2)
- Benfica – Celtic (4–1)
- Rennes – OFI Crete (2–1)
- Hoffenheim – Beşiktaş (2–3)