Heerenveen vs Breda Prediction 24 October 2025
The clash between Heerenveen and NAC Breda promises to be thrilling, as both teams aim to climb the league table. The hosts are in decent form, having won three of their last five matches. Their attacking prowess is evident with an average of 1.67 goals per game. Meanwhile, the visitors are striving to stabilize their performance following a series of disappointing outings, though their defense remains vulnerable. The odds favor the hosts, but surprises from the visitors can't be ruled out. The intrigue is heightened by past head-to-head encounters, which have seen plenty of goals.
Head-to-Head
The last official clash between these teams took place on 12 January 2025 and ended with a 2-4 scoreline. Let's take a look at the comparative stats from that encounter (home team - NAC Breda):
- possession percentage: 53% vs 47%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 4;
- fouls: 8 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 6.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Heerenveen and NAC Breda:
- 31 matches played;
- home wins - 20, away wins - 5, draws - 6;
- goals scored - 59 vs. 31;
- average total in the first half - 1.35, second half - 1.55;
- average total goals per match - 2.9.
Head-to-head statistics Heerenveen - Breda

Heerenveen Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Eredivisie, where Telstar hosted Heerenveen. The match concluded with a 2-3 scoreline.
Here are the match stats (Heerenveen vs Telstar):
- possession: 54% vs 46%;
- corner kicks: 11 vs 6;
- fouls: 12 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 7 vs 6.
Heerenveen are navigating the season with a mix of results: three wins and a draw in their last five matches highlight their resilience against even the toughest opponents. Currently sitting 11th in the standings, they display an aggressive style with a focus on attack. Averaging 1.67 goals per game, their offensive prowess was evident in their recent 4-2 away victory over NAC Breda. The hosts remain keen on asserting dominance at home, as shown by the trend of games featuring over 9.5 corners.
Match Results: Heerenveen

NAC Breda Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Eredivisie, with NAC Breda hosting Zwolle. The match ended in a 2-2 draw.
Here are the game statistics (NAC Breda vs Zwolle):
- possession percentage: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 1;
- fouls: 11 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 3.
NAC Breda are currently navigating through tough times, having secured just two victories in their last nine matches, placing them 14th in the Eredivisie standings. Their play is marked by inconsistency both offensively and defensively, conceding around 1.78 goals per game while managing a modest scoring rate of just 1.11. Despite a recent draw and a win before falling to AZ Alkmaar at home (0-3), the visitors aim to bounce back in front of their fans and surprise the home side.
Match Results: NAC Breda
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 31;
- First-half wins by home team - 5; by away team - 0; draws - 10;
- Average first-half total: 1.35;
- Today's home team scores an average of 0.84 goals, while the visitors average 0.52.
First-Half Stats: Heerenveen (home) vs NAC Breda (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 5 vs 4;
- Wins: 2 (40%) vs 1 (25%);
- Losses: 2 (40%) vs 2 (50%);
- Draws: 1 (20%) vs 1 (25%);
- Average goals scored: 1.2 vs 1.25;
- Average goals conceded: 0.6 vs 0.75.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 3 vs 3;
- Losses: 4 vs 4;
- Draws: 3 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.7 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 1) vs 1.3 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.7).
- Heerenveen have drawn the first half at home in five consecutive head-to-head matches against this team (Eredivisie).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 31;
- Home victories - 20, Away victories - 5, Draws - 6.
Statistics: Heerenveen vs NAC Breda
- Matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 9;
- Wins: 3 vs 2;
- Win percentage: 33% vs 22%;
- Losses: 3 vs 5;
- Draws: 3 vs 2.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 3 vs 2;
- Losses: 4 vs 5;
- Draws: 3 vs 3.
- NAC Breda have covered the +1.5 spread in their last 6 matches (Eredivisie).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's hosts average goals - 1.9, visitors - 1;
- Average total goals in head-to-heads - 2.9;
- Both teams scored: overall - 14 times; at the home team's ground - 5 times.
Statistics: Heerenveen vs NAC Breda
- Average tournament total: 3.33 vs 2.89;
- Average goals scored: 1.67 vs 1.11;
- Average first-half total: 0.78 vs 0.56;
- Average second-half total: 0.89 vs 0.56;
- Heerenveen: average home total in the tournament - 1.8;
- NAC Breda: average away total in the tournament - 0.75;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.6 (home - 1.8) vs 1.1 (away - 0.75).
- Heerenveen have scored over 1.5 goals in their last 5 head-to-head matches against NAC Breda.
Corner Prediction
Heerenveen: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 6.33; at home - 6.4;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.8; at home - 6.4.
NAC Breda: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 4.44, away - 3.75;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.4; away - 3.75.
- Total over 8.5 corners has hit in the last 7 head-to-head matches between these teams.
- Total over 8.5 corners has also hit in the last 6 head-to-head matches between these teams (Eredivisie).
Card Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-heads - 2.12 (1.06 for the home team and 1.06 for the visitors);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 2.2 (0.67 for the home team and 1.53 for the visitors).
Heerenveen: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 1.89; at home - 2;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.9; at home - 2.
NAC Breda: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 1.89, away - 2.75;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.9; away - 2.75.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 31;
- Both teams scored overall - 14 times;
- At the home ground - 5 times.
Statistics: Heerenveen vs NAC Breda
- Total matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 9;
- Matches with both teams scoring this season (BTTS): Heerenveen - 8, NAC Breda - 6;
- BTTS for Heerenveen at home - 5 (100%);
- BTTS for NAC Breda away - 2 (50%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS matches count: Heerenveen - 9, NAC Breda - 7;
- BTTS for Heerenveen at home - 5 (100%);
- BTTS for NAC Breda away - 2 (50%).
- Heerenveen have both scored and conceded in 9 of their last 10 matches (Eredivisie).
- Heerenveen have both scored and conceded at home in their last 5 matches (Eredivisie).
- NAC Breda have both scored and conceded in their last 5 matches (Eredivisie).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of the teams and recent head-to-head statistics, a tense match with a high scoring potential from both sides is anticipated-especially given Heerenveen's trend of both teams scoring in 9 of their last 10 games. Expecting open play from both ends, a bet on the total goals exceeding the average mark seems reasonable. Our pick is over 2.5 total match goals.