NEC Nijmegen vs Heerenveen: prediction and stats
EredivisieRegular Season - 29Kick-off on April 11, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Goffertstadion, Nijmegen
The Footlab model makes NEC Nijmegen the favourite at 56%, against 21% for a draw and 23% for Heerenveen. The most likely score is 2-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 25, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win NEC Nijmegen vs Heerenveen?
A very open match: only 67 Elo points separate NEC Nijmegen (2,038) and Heerenveen (1,971).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, NEC Nijmegen have 4 wins, 4 draws and 7 defeats; Heerenveen have 7, 4 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Bodo/Glimt(away) | 0-3 | UEFA Champions League |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Bodo/Glimt(home) | 1-3 | UEFA Champions League |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Willem II(away) | 4-1 | Eredivisie |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Olympiakos Piraeus(home) | 2-1 | UEFA Champions League |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Telstar(home) | 1-2 | Eredivisie |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | PEC Zwolle(home) | 0-2 | Eredivisie |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Ajax(away) | 2-2 | Eredivisie |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Twente(home) | 1-0 | Eredivisie |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Volos NFC(home) | 3-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 25, 2026 | OH Leuven(home) | 4-4 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 NEC Nijmegen win(s), 2 draw(s), 2 Heerenveen win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | NEC Nijmegen 2-2 Heerenveen | Eredivisie |
| Sep 21, 2025 | Heerenveen 3-2 NEC Nijmegen | Eredivisie |
| Apr 27, 2025 | Heerenveen 1-0 NEC Nijmegen | Eredivisie |
| Oct 19, 2024 | NEC Nijmegen 3-0 Heerenveen | Eredivisie |
| Mar 10, 2024 | NEC Nijmegen 2-0 Heerenveen | Eredivisie |
| Oct 7, 2023 | Heerenveen 1-1 NEC Nijmegen | Eredivisie |
Last archived meeting: NEC Nijmegen vs Heerenveen on Mar 22, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
NEC Nijmegen score 1.5 and concede 1.6 goals per match over their last 15; Heerenveen score 2.1 and concede 1.7. The model gives a 69% probability of over 2.5 goals and 66% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEC Nijmegen | 1.5 | 1.6 | 2 | 11/15 | 10/15 |
| Heerenveen | 2.1 | 1.7 | 3 | 9/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
NEC Nijmegen sit 11th in Eredivisie (3 points from 2 matches) and Heerenveen sit 9th (4 points from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Heerenveen | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| 11 | NEC Nijmegen | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for NEC Nijmegen vs Heerenveen?
- The Footlab model makes NEC Nijmegen the favourite at 56%, against 21% for a draw and 23% for Heerenveen.
- Where and when is NEC Nijmegen vs Heerenveen played?
- NEC Nijmegen vs Heerenveen is played on April 11, 2027 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at Goffertstadion, in the Eredivisie.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 69% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.