Heerenveen vs Nijmegen Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 31 October 2026
📢 Heerenveen sit seventh in the Dutch league and still have a chance of closing the gap on the Champions League places. The hosts have shown decent attacking output, though they have not always got the results they wanted in recent matches. NEC Nijmegen are 12th and have also struggled for consistency. The visitors have found it particularly difficult away from home, where they rarely manage to impose their game on opponents. The gap in league position between the two sides is clear, but Heerenveen still have to prove their superiority on the pitch.
Head-to-Head
NEC Nijmegen and Heerenveen drew 2-2 in the Eredivisie 22 March 2026. Heerenveen led 2-1 at half-time, but the hosts equalised. NEC Nijmegen had twice as many shots - 22 to 11, including 10 to 5 on target.
Across 17 official meetings, NEC Nijmegen have won more often: 7 times to Heerenveen's 4, with 6 draws. At Heerenveen's ground the record is more even: two wins apiece from eight matches, with four draws.
Head-to-head statistics Heerenveen - Nijmegen
Four wins from five matches and confident attacking play
Heerenveen won their last match away at Excelsior Maassluis 2-0 in the KNVB Cup 28 October 2026. After a goalless first half, they scored twice; they finished the match with 73% possession and seven shots on target to their opponents' two.
Heerenveen sit seventh in the table with 15 points and are gradually closing in on the leading group in the Eredivisie. They have hit good form recently, winning four of their last five matches with just one defeat. Over a longer stretch the results look more modest - four wins, three draws and three defeats from ten matches. Their attack has been fairly effective, averaging 1.8 goals per game, while defensively they have been conceding 1.3 per match.
Match Results: Heerenveen
One win in ten matches
Trailing Groningen 0-2 at half-time in their last Eredivisie home match, NEC Nijmegen fought back to draw 2-2 25 October 2026. The hosts had 22 shots to Groningen's 9 and 11 corners to 2, but it wasn't enough to win.
NEC Nijmegen sit 12th in the table with 11 points and are going through a difficult spell. In their last ten matches they have managed just one win, drawing six and losing three. Their main problem remains an unreliable defence, conceding an average of 2.2 goals per game. The attack has been somewhat better, scoring 1.4 goals per game, but that has often not been enough to get a positive result.
Match Results: NEC Nijmegen
Match Result Prediction
NEC Nijmegen have failed to win in 9 of their last 10 matches. This season, Heerenveen have won 2 and drawn 1 of their 5 home matches, while NEC Nijmegen have won 2 of their 4 away matches. However, the visitors have gone unbeaten in 13 of their last 15 away matches, which noticeably limits confidence in the selection. Taking all of this into account, we are going with Heerenveen not to lose (1X) at odds of 1.38*.
Corners Prediction
Heerenveen's last five matches have all produced fewer than 10.5 corners. In 7 of their last 8 away matches, NEC Nijmegen have also come in under an even lower line - fewer than 9.5 corners. Two pieces of supporting evidence from different contexts. We're going with Total Corners - Under 10.5 at odds of 1.75*.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
NEC Nijmegen have scored and conceded in 14 of their last 15 league matches. Heerenveen have averaged 1.5 goals scored and 1.25 conceded in their recent home matches, while NEC Nijmegen have averaged 1.25 scored and 2.75 conceded in their recent away matches. The attacking output of both sides, combined with the visitors' extended trend, supports Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.33*.
Safer Bet
NEC Nijmegen have scored in 32 of their last 33 league matches. Their average away goals per game this season is 2, while in their most recent away matches it stands at 1.25. Heerenveen have conceded an average of 1.25 goals per game in their recent home matches. We're going with NEC Nijmegen Team Total - Over 0.5 Goals at 1.16*.
*Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm's calculations, the three most likely scorelines are 1:1 (9.87%), 2:1 (8.91%) and 1:2 (7.2%). Our predicted score is 3:2.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Heerenveen are considered the favourites, owing to their higher league position and home advantage. However, NEC Nijmegen are capable of putting up a fight, and the visitors' away record points towards a high-scoring match. In six of NEC Nijmegen's last seven away matches, at least three goals were scored. Heerenveen also carry a decent attacking threat, though their defensive record is far from reliable. The editor's main prediction is Total Goals - Over 3.
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Betting Tips: Heerenveen - NEC Nijmegen
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