Sun, 22 Mar 2026, 11:15
Eredivisie
Netherlands
Netherlands
Full Time

Match Timeline

6'
J. Cillessen🔄
Substitution 1 → R. Janse
19'
T. Chery
Normal Goal
37'
J. Trenskow
Normal Goal → V. Zagaritis
45'
R. Meerveld
Normal Goal → J. van Overeem
57'
T. Chery
Normal Goal → K. Sano
63'
J. Willems🔄
Substitution 2 → D. Fonville
63'
B. Linssen🔄
Substitution 3 → Y. El Kachati
66'
M. Linday🔄
Substitution 1 → L. Brouwers
77'
S. Kersten🔄
Substitution 2 → H. Petrov
77'
M. Willemsen🔄
Substitution 3 → N. Hopland
77'
D. Vente🔄
Substitution 4 → N. Courtens
88'
N. Lebreton🔄
Substitution 4 → K. Ogawa
89'
R. Meerveld🔄
Substitution 5 → L. Oyen

Match Statistics

10Shots on Goal5
7Shots off Goal4
22Total Shots11
5Blocked Shots2
14Shots insidebox8
8Shots outsidebox3
6Fouls11
6Corner Kicks2
4Offsides0
54Ball Possession46
3Goalkeeper Saves8
441Total passes371
354Passes accurate263
80Passes %71
2.22expected_goals1.38
0goals_prevented0

Starting Lineups

NEC NijmegenNEC Nijmegen1:1

Starting XI

22J. CillessenG
15J. WillemsD
11B. OnalM
20N. LebretonF
30B. LinssenF
4A. KaplanD
23K. SanoM
10T. CheryF
3P. SandlerD
6D. NejasmicM
25S. OuaissaM

HeerenveenHeerenveen1:1

Starting XI

22B. KlaverboerG
19V. ZagaritisD
6J. van OvereemM
9D. VenteM
18L. NordasF
3M. WillemsenD
16M. LindayM
10R. MeerveldM
4S. KerstenD
20J. TrenskowM
15M. EgbringD

Head-to-Head

📈 Team Form & Statistics

NEC Nijmegen
NEC Nijmegen
Form: W-W-W-L-D
Heerenveen
Heerenveen
Form: W-W-W-L-W
Record
6 W
2 D
2 L
5 W
1 D
4 L
Goals Per Game
2.2
Scored
vs
1.7
Scored
1.4
Conceded
vs
2.0
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
20%
Clean Sheets
10%
BTTS
80%
BTTS
70%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:2.3
Away:2.0
Conceded
Home:1.5
Away:1.3
Scored
Home:2.0
Away:1.4
Conceded
Home:1.2
Away:2.8

⚡ Elo Ratings

Long Term Elo Rating
1560
Average
1599
Average
Short Term Elo Rating
1603
↑ Momentum (+43)
1684
↑ Momentum (+85)
Expected Outcome
30%
Home Win
33%
Draw
37%
Away Win
Attack & Defence Elo
Long Term
1655
Attack
1596
1529
Defence
1526
Recent Form
1711
Attack
1639
1528
Defence
1552
Post-Match Changes
-3
Rating Change
0
Rating Change
Elo ratings measure team strength based on match results and opponent quality. Higher ratings indicate stronger teams.

📝 Match Preview

NEC Nijmegen vs Heerenveen - Betting Preview & Tips
Recommendation:HOME_WIN
Odds:1.67
Expected Value:+11.9%
Confidence:67

Hallo mense, Pajimon hier! It’s time for a proper Eredivisie clash between NEC Nijmegen and Heerenveen. This is a big one, and we’re here to find the value, no politics, just football and wins. NEC Nijmegen sits pretty in 3rd place with 49 points, while Heerenveen is 7th with 40 points. The form book shows NEC has a 60% win rate in their last 10 games, scoring 2.20 goals per game. Heerenveen has a 50% win rate, conceding 2.00 goals per game. Looking at the home and away splits, NEC is very strong at home with a 66.67% win rate in their last 6 home games. They average 2.33 goals scored per home game. Heerenveen struggles away, with only a 40% win rate in their last 5 away games and they concede 2.80 goals per away game. That’s a lot of goals for the visitors to defend. Head-to-head history is balanced with 3 wins each and 3 draws in 9 matches. The last meeting ended 2-3 to Heerenveen, but NEC has been in better form recently. In the last 10 games, NEC has 6 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses. Heerenveen has 5 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses. Statistically, NEC dominates possession with 55.9% on average compared to Heerenveen’s 46.6%. NEC also averages 18.70 shots per game versus Heerenveen’s 12.60. This suggests NEC controls the game. The odds for a Home Win are 1.67. With a home win rate of 66.67%, the fair odds should be around 1.50. The market is offering 1.67, which is value. The goal expectancy is high too, with NEC expected to score 2.57 goals and Heerenveen 1.45 goals. Baie goeie wedstryd, but the stats point to the home team. We are looking at a clear value play on the Home Win. Key Points: - NEC Nijmegen is 3rd in the table, Heerenveen is 7th. - NEC Home Win Rate is 66.67% in last 6 home games. - Heerenveen Away Conceded: 2.80 goals per game. - NEC Home Goals: 2.33 per game. - Head-to-Head is split 3-3-3. Summary: The numbers and form heavily favor NEC at home. With odds of 1.67 against a 66.67% historical win rate, the value is compelling. The recommended bet is a Home Win.

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NEC Nijmegen vs Heerenveen: Goal Expectancy Analysis
Recommendation:OVER_2_5
Odds:1.40
Expected Value:+6.4%
Confidence:75

Welcome to the big show, folks. Life’s too short for nil-nil, and that’s exactly why I’m here. Today, we’re looking at NEC Nijmegen hosting Heerenveen in the Eredivisie. If you want goals, you’re in the right place. The numbers scream excitement. NEC is firing on all cylinders at home, averaging 2.33 goals per game on their patch. Heerenveen’s defense on the road is a sieve, conceding an average of 2.80 goals away from home. When you combine NEC’s attack with Heerenveen’s shaky backline, the math points to a high-scoring affair. Looking at the recent form, NEC has won 6 of their last 10 matches, scoring 22 goals in that span. That’s 2.20 goals per game. Heerenveen isn’t exactly a fortress; they’ve conceded 20 goals in their last 10, which is 2.00 per game. The goal expectancy model puts the total expected goals at 4.02. That’s a lot of football action. While their head-to-head history shows a slightly lower scoring trend with only 3 out of 9 matches going Over 2.5, current form overrides history. Recent matches like NEC's 3-2 win over PSV and Heerenveen's 3-0 victory over Telstar show both teams are capable of finding the net. The betting market has Over 2.5 Goals priced at 1.40. Given the 4.02 goal expectancy, the probability of seeing more than 2.5 goals is roughly 76%. The odds imply a 71.4% chance. That leaves us with positive expected value. For a tipster who lives for the big O, this is the sweet spot. Key Points: - NEC averages 2.33 goals scored at home. - Heerenveen concedes 2.80 goals away. - Combined goal expectancy is 4.02. - Both teams have high BTTS rates (80% NEC, 70% Heerenveen). - Recent results show high scoring (e.g., 3-2, 3-0, 2-3). Verdict: With the math backing a goal fest and odds offering value, I’m going for the goals. Bet: Over 2.5 Goals.

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NEC Nijmegen vs Heerenveen Preview
Recommendation:OVER_2_5
Odds:1.40
Expected Value:+6.4%
Confidence:75

Listen, young bettor. Do or do not bet, there is no try... but hedge your bets, you should. Look at the form, you must. NEC Nijmegen, strong at home, they are. Last 6 home games, 66.67% win rate. 2.33 goals scored per game, they average. Heerenveen, away struggles, they have. 40% win rate away, 1.40 goals scored. Goals, many goals expected. Goal expectancy 4.02 total, the math says. Over 2.5 Goals, the path is clear. Odds 1.40, value there is. Head-to-head, balanced it is. 3 wins each, 3 draws. Last meeting, 2-3 scoreline, goals plenty were. NEC at home, 2.33 goals. Heerenveen away, 2.80 goals conceded. Together, goals flow. Confidence, 75% you should have. Probability of success, 76% the math suggests. Bet, Over 2.5 Goals, the wise choice it is.

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NEC Nijmegen vs Heerenveen - Match Preview & Tips
Recommendation:HOME_WIN
Odds:1.67
Expected Value:+8.6%
Confidence:65

Right, let's get straight to the business of this Eredivisie clash between NEC Nijmegen and Heerenveen. It's a solid fixture on March 22nd, and there's some serious value to be found if you look at the numbers properly. NEC are sitting pretty in third place with 49 points, while Heerenveen are down in seventh with 40. That nine-point gap isn't just on the table; it's in the form book too. NEC have been in blistering shape, picking up 2 points per game over their last ten outings. Heerenveen are decent enough, but their away form is the real story here. They've only won 40% of their away games recently, and they leak goals. We're talking 2.80 goals conceded per game on the road. That's a lot of pressure on their defence. Look at NEC's home stats. They're averaging 2.33 goals per game at home and keeping the ball well. They've won 67% of their home games over the last six. Compare that to Heerenveen, who've only won 40% of their away games. The last time these two met, Heerenveen took a 3-2 win, but that was back in September. Since then, NEC have been the more consistent team, beating PSV 3-2 away and smashing Volendam 3-0 at home. The head-to-head record is split 3-3-3, but recent league form suggests the home side has the edge. The bookies have Home Win at 1.67, which implies a 60% chance. Based on NEC's home win rate of 67% and Heerenveen's shaky away defence, the value is there. I'd say the probability is closer to 65%. That's a solid edge. Goals should flow too. NEC average 2.20 goals per game overall, and Heerenveen concede 2.80 away. The goal expectancy suggests around 4 goals in total. But the safest play is backing the home side to get the win. **Key Points:** * NEC Nijmegen are 3rd (49 pts) vs Heerenveen 7th (40 pts). * NEC Home Win Rate: 66.67%. Heerenveen Away Win Rate: 40%. * Heerenveen Away Conceded: 2.80 goals/game. * Recent Form: NEC beat PSV 3-2; Heerenveen beat Telstar 3-0. * Head-to-Head: Evenly split (3 wins each). * Odds: Home Win 1.67 (Implied 59.88%). * Recommendation: Home Win.

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