Heerenveen vs NEC Nijmegen Predictions
Eredivisie · Netherlands
Heerenveen
AI Predicted Score
2 - 1
NEC Nijmegen
Win Probability (1X2)
Best Value Pick
Match Result: Draw
@ 4(+16% edge)
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Heerenveen vs NEC Nijmegen: Match Preview
Heerenveen and NEC Nijmegen meet with just two points separating them in the Eredivisie table, both sitting mid-table and neither side showing extreme form. Heerenveen have won two of their last five, including a 4-0 home victory over Excelsior, while NEC come in off an impressive 4-2 away win in Europe, but have drawn four of their last five in domestic play. Both teams have been hard to beat but also struggle to string wins together, reflected in their three draws each from nine league matches.
The statistical shape of this fixture points towards goals: NEC matches average 3.44 goals, with 77.8% over 2.5 and both teams scoring in all of their last five. Heerenveen's home matches are tighter but still see 2.4 goals per game, and they have kept three clean sheets in their last five. Both sides generate over 16 shots and 5.5 shots on target per match recently, but NEC's 0% clean sheet rate signals a defensive weakness, especially away from home. Set-piece threat is moderate on both sides, with corners per game hovering around six, and discipline is average—neither side racks up excessive cards.
Given the underlying rates, the model projects a high likelihood of both teams scoring and a strong chance of over 2.5 goals. Heerenveen's marginally better defensive record at home and NEC's inability to keep clean sheets tip the balance slightly to the hosts, but the draw is a significant runner given both sides' draw frequency and the evenness of their scoring rates. Expect an open contest, likely decided by a single goal or shared points.
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Over 2.5 Goals
68%
BTTS: Yes
68%
Likely Scores
1-1 · 2-1 · 1-2
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Heerenveen vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction Confidence at a Glance
How strongly the model leans on each market.
Stats Worth Knowing
The numbers behind Heerenveen vs NEC Nijmegen that most previews miss.
- 1NEC have seen both teams score in 100% of their last five league matches and have not kept a clean sheet all season.
- 2Heerenveen's last five matches average 17.2 shots and 6.4 shots on target, but they've failed to score in two of those games.
- 3Four of the last ten head-to-head meetings have ended level, and five have finished with at least three goals.
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Where the Model Sees Value: Heerenveen vs NEC Nijmegen(1)
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Match Result: Draw@ 4.05
The model assigns a 29% probability to the draw, above the 25% implied by odds of 4.0. Both teams have drawn 7 of 18 league matches combined, and four of the last ten head-to-heads have ended level.
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The Case For This Heerenveen vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction
Both Heerenveen and NEC Nijmegen arrive in mid-table, separated by just two points and with identical season scoring rates (1.67 goals per game each). Heerenveen's recent home form is mixed (2W, 1D, 2L), while NEC have been tough to beat on the road, taking points in three of four away league matches. Neither side is trending sharply up or down, and neither has a major injury concern. Statistically, this is a high-probability BTTS and over 2.5 goals fixture: NEC have seen both teams score in all of their last five league games and 77.8% of their league matches have gone over 2.5 goals, while Heerenveen's home matches average 2.4 goals and they have kept three clean sheets in their last five overall. Both sides average over 16 shots and 5.5 shots on target per game in their last five, but NEC's clean sheet percentage is 0% for the season, suggesting defensive vulnerabilities even as their attack travels well. The most likely scenario is a competitive, open encounter where both sides find the net. The statistical distribution leans narrowly towards Heerenveen at home, but the draw is a live result given both teams' propensity for stalemates and the close match-up in underlying rates. A 2-1 or 2-2 scoreline is most probable, with the model slightly favouring the hosts due to their defensive edge at home.
Key Factors at a Glance
Attack
- →Both teams average 1.67 goals scored per game this Eredivisie season.
Defence
- →NEC have not kept a single clean sheet in nine league matches (0% clean sheet rate).
- →Heerenveen's last five matches average 3.0 total goals, but they have three clean sheets in that span.
🚩 Heerenveen vs NEC Nijmegen Corners Prediction
low confidenceOur corners model projects roughly 5.2 corners for Heerenveen and 4.2 for NEC Nijmegen, for an expected total of 9.4. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (54%). Over 8.5: 59% · Over 10.5: 34%.
How Heerenveen and NEC Nijmegen Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
Heerenveen vs NEC Nijmegen Goalscorer Form
Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.
Heerenveenlast 5 matchesRegular contributor
Regular contributor
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
NEC Nijmegenlast 5 matchesIn exceptional form
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Heerenveen come in with a mixed run (WLWDL), highlighted by a 4-0 win over Excelsior and three clean sheets in their last five, but also two matches without scoring. NEC Nijmegen are unbeaten in five (WDDDD), including a 4-2 away win in Europe, but have drawn four straight in the league and have yet to keep a clean sheet this Eredivisie campaign.
Heerenveen vs NEC Nijmegen — Last 9 Matches
Strengths
- +Prolific attack — 2.0 goals/game (last 5)
- +3 clean sheets in last 5 matches
- +High-volume attack — 17 shots/game
Strengths
- +Both teams scoring in most recent games
- +Over 2.5 goals in 77.78% of games this season
- +High-volume attack — 16 shots/game
What History Says: Heerenveen vs NEC Nijmegen
The last ten meetings are split evenly: three wins each and four draws, with the most recent clash finishing 2-2. High-scoring draws are common, and five of the last ten have seen at least three goals, underlining the open nature of this fixture.
Heerenveen vs NEC Nijmegen Head-to-Head History
Last 10 meetings between these sides
3
Heerenveen wins
4
Draws
3
NEC Nijmegen wins
Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Heerenveen vs NEC Nijmegen
The draw stands out as a value play, with the model's 29% probability exceeding the 25% implied by odds of 4.0. Both teams' high draw rates and the balanced underlying statistics support this edge. BTTS and over 2.5 goals are highly likely by the numbers, but current odds do not offer a positive expected value on those markets.
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Things to Watch: Heerenveen vs NEC Nijmegen
- ⚠️Both teams have drawn a high number of matches, increasing variance in the 1X2 market.
- ⚠️NEC's Europa League involvement may introduce rotation or fatigue, but no injury data is reported.
- ⚠️Recent form is solid but not extreme for either side, so small-sample swings could affect outcome.
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Final Verdict
Heerenveen 2–1 NEC NijmegenThe model projects a 2-1 win for Heerenveen, driven primarily by NEC's 0% clean sheet rate and the high frequency of BTTS and over 2.5 goals in both teams' matches this season. The greatest risk to this call is the high draw probability—both sides have drawn nearly a third of their league fixtures, and the head-to-head history is evenly split.
Heerenveen vs NEC Nijmegen: Common Questions
Who will win Heerenveen vs NEC Nijmegen?
Heerenveen are narrow favourites with a 44% win probability, but the draw is a strong runner at 29%. NEC's away record and both teams' tendency to draw (seven draws between them in 18 matches) keep this very close.
Will both teams score in Heerenveen vs NEC Nijmegen?
Yes is highly probable—69% according to the model. NEC have seen BTTS in all of their last five league games and have not kept a clean sheet all season, while Heerenveen have only failed to score twice in their last five.
Is over 2.5 goals likely in this match?
The model gives a 70% chance of over 2.5 goals. NEC matches have gone over 2.5 in 77.8% of league fixtures, and both teams average 1.67 goals scored per game this season.
How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Heerenveen vs NEC Nijmegen: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.
This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.
Last updated: 24 October 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.
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