Sunday, March 22, 2026 • 11:15
Goffertstadion, Nijmegen
NEC Nijmegen

NEC Nijmegen

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Heerenveen

Heerenveen

NEC Nijmegen vs Heerenveen predictions & stats

Top pick NEC Nijmegen 52%, Over 2.5 goals 70%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Eredivisie.

Match Snapshot

Primary insights + team context

Primary Insights

Team Context

BTTS %
81%vs70%
NEC Nijmegen / Heerenveen
Avg Goals/Game
2.48vs1.74
Combined avg: 4.22
Form
WWLDDvsWWWLW
Last 5
Clean Sheets %
15%vs11%
NEC Nijmegen / Heerenveen

Season Performance

Comparing both teams this season

Home Team - Form
W
W
L
D
D
Away Team - Form
W
W
W
L
W
49
Points
40
14
Wins
11
7
Draws
7
6
Losses
9
67
Goals For
47
45
Goals Against
44
2.48
Avg Goals For/Game
1.74
25
Goals For 1st Half
19
24
Goals Against 1st Half
19
42
Goals For 2nd Half
28
21
Goals Against 2nd Half
25
4
Clean Sheets
3
1
Failed to Score
5
81%
BTTS %
70%
Eredivisie Standings

Current league table

#TeamPGDPts
127+4368
227+2152
327+2249
427+1847
527+1644
627+542
727+340
827+938
927-1438
1027035
1127-835
1227+232
1327-1630
1427-1627
1527-1826
1627-1024
1727-2023
1827-3718
Deep Analysis

Team Insights

Style of play and derived stats from match data this season

57%
Possession %
51%
431
Passes/Game
435
78%
Pass Accuracy %
80%
16.3
Shots/Game
15.2
6.8
Shots on Target/Game
5.4
10.1
Shots Inside Box/Game
10
6.2
Shots Outside Box/Game
5.3
5.8
Corners/Game
5.5
11.9
Fouls/Game
11
3.3
Saves/Game
3.4
6.6
Shots per Goal
8.7
2.7
Shots on Target per Goal
3.1
21
Games with More Possession
14
6
Games with Less Possession
13
2.5
Goals/Game when More Possession
1.6
2.3
Goals/Game when Less Possession
1.9
48%
Win Rate when Having More Possession %
29%
8
Points Won (Last 10 min)
6
9
Points Lost (Last 10 min)
7
NEC NijmegenHeerenveen

Playing Style Analysis

NEC Nijmegen

They maintain balanced possession (57%) Additionally, They've proven effective without the ball, winning 4 games with less possession Meanwhile, However, they've lost 6 games despite having more possession, suggesting they struggle to convert dominance into results. They've lost 6 games despite having more possession, showing significant vulnerability when expected to control matches. Their mental strength shows: 4 wins after conceding first. They've salvaged 17 points from losing positions this season Additionally, They've dropped 11 points from winning positions, indicating issues closing out games Meanwhile, They're prolific chance creators, averaging 16.3 shots with 6.8 on target per game. Their chance quality is strong, with 42% of shots hitting the target. They move the ball forward with intent (around 26 passes per shot). Positioned 3rd, they're facing a team 4 places below them in the table.

Heerenveen

They maintain balanced possession (51%) Meanwhile, Despite often having less possession, they've won 7 games, demonstrating tactical flexibility. A concerning pattern: they've lost 5 games with more possession, showing vulnerability when expected to create. They've shown strong resilience, winning 2 games after trailing at halftime. Their mental strength shows: 3 wins after conceding first Additionally, They've salvaged 14 points from losing positions this season Meanwhile, However, they've blown 3 leads after leading at halftime, showing vulnerability when ahead. Their game management needs work: 16 points dropped after taking the lead. Their game management is inconsistent: strong at comebacks but vulnerable when leading. Their attacking output is impressive: 15.2 shots per game, 5.4 finding the target Additionally, They move the ball forward with intent (around 29 passes per shot). Positioned 7th, they're facing a team 4 places above them in the table.

NEC Nijmegen Half-Time Performance

NEC Nijmegen home games half time results

Heerenveen Half-Time Performance

Heerenveen away games half time results

NEC Nijmegen vs League Standings

Heerenveen vs League Standings