Heerenveen vs Nijmegen Prediction 27 April 2025
๐What can we expect from the clash between Heerenveen and NEC Nijmegen in the 30th round of the Eredivisie? Both teams are eager to climb the standings, adding a layer of intrigue to their encounter. The hosts have been in solid form at home, boasting an impressive unbeaten streak on their turf. Meanwhile, the visitors from Nijmegen are looking to break their run of away misfortunes. These teams often find the back of the net against each other, suggesting an open game with plenty of chances for both sides.
Head-to-Head
๐Statistical preview of the official encounters between Heerenveen and NEC Nijmegen:
- 14 matches played;
- home wins - 2, away wins - 7, draws - 5;
- goals scored - 13 for Heerenveen, 22 for NEC Nijmegen;
- average first-half total - 1, second-half - 1.5;
- average total goals per match - 2.5.
The last meeting took place on 19 October 2024 at NEC Nijmegen's ground and ended with a score of 3-0.
Head-to-head statistics Heerenveen - Nijmegen
Heerenveen Team Overview
Heerenveen are showcasing solid performances at home, securing their spot in the top half of the Eredivisie table. Their style revolves around ball control and creating dangerous opportunities down the wings. The team seldom lose at home, with just one defeat in their last 15 matches backing this up. Despite these successes, conceding goals remains an issue for them, as they regularly allow at least one goal per game. In their most recent head-to-head against NEC, they convincingly won 3-0.
Match Results: Heerenveen
NEC Nijmegen Team Overview
NEC Nijmegen find themselves positioned below the Eredivisie's mid-table, scrapping for every point. Their strength lies in well-organized counterattacks and swift transitions from defense to offense. However, NEC struggle on the road, as evidenced by a run of nine consecutive away matches without scoring more than once. Recent games have highlighted some defensive inconsistencies, allowing opponents to create numerous scoring opportunities.
Match Results: NEC Nijmegen
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 14;
- home team wins - 2, away team wins - 7, draws - 5.
Statistics: Heerenveen vs NEC Nijmegen
- number of matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 29;
- number of wins: 10 vs 9;
- win percentage: 33% vs 31%;
- number of losses: 13 vs 14;
- number of draws: 7 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 3 vs 2;
- number of losses: 3 vs 4;
- number of draws: 4 vs 4.
- NEC Nijmegen won with a +1.5 handicap in last 6 away games against Heerenveen (Eredivisie).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.93, the guests - 1.57;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.5;
- both teams scored: overall - 8; at the home team's field - 3.
Statistics: Heerenveen vs NEC Nijmegen
- average total in the tournament: 3.03 vs 2.93;
- average total goals scored: 1.27 vs 1.45;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.57 vs 0.52;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.7 vs 0.93;
- Heerenveen: average total at home in the tournament - 1.8;
- NEC Nijmegen: average total away in the tournament - 0.71;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 2.33) vs 1.4 (away - 0.4).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 10 of last 11 Heerenveen games against NEC Nijmegen (Eredivisie).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 6 NEC Nijmegen away games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on corners
Heerenveen: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.97; at home field - 6.4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6; at home field - 7.83.
NEC Nijmegen: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.07, away - 5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.9; away - 4.
- Over 8.5 corners in 7 of last 8 Heerenveen home games (Eredivisie).
- Over 8.5 corners in 15 of last 17 NEC Nijmegen away games.
- Over 8.5 corners in 14 of last 16 NEC Nijmegen away games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.72 (1.36 for home team and 1.36 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3 (1.33 for home team and 1.67 for away team).
Heerenveen: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.27; at home - 1.13;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 0.9; at home - 0.67.
NEC Nijmegen: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.17, away - 1.29;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.7; away - 1.6.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 14;
- both teams scored all-time - 8 times;
- on the home teamโs field - 3 times.
Statistics: Heerenveen vs NEC Nijmegen
- number of matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 29;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 17 vs 14;
- number of BTTS matches for Heerenveen at home - 10 (67%);
- number of BTTS matches for NEC Nijmegen away - 2 (14%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 9 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Heerenveen at home - 6 (100%);
- BTTS matches for NEC Nijmegen away - 1 (20%).
- Heerenveen have scored and conceded in 9 of last 10 games (Eredivisie).
- Heerenveen have scored and conceded in last 6 home games (Eredivisie).
Editorial Prediction
The match between Heerenveen and NEC Nijmegen is likely to be a cautious affair, judging by their head-to-head stats and the visitors' current form. In 10 of the last 11 Eredivisie encounters between these teams, the total goals scored have been under 3.5. NEC Nijmegen have also adopted a conservative approach on the road this season, with none of their last six away matches seeing more than three goals scored. Considering this trend, betting on under 3.5 goals seems a reasonable decision.
No comments
Betting Tips: Heerenveen - NEC Nijmegen
in 14 of last 15 home games (Eredivisie).
in 12 of last 13 games against NEC Nijmegen (Eredivisie).in last 6 home games against NEC Nijmegen (Eredivisie).in 13 of last 14 games against NEC Nijmegen (Eredivisie).in last 15 games.in last 14 games (Eredivisie).in last 7 home games (Eredivisie).in 10 of last 11 Heerenveen games against NEC Nijmegen (Eredivisie).in last 6 NEC Nijmegen away games (Eredivisie).
Comparison of Teams Stats
Other predictions
