Heerenveen vs NEC Nijmegen: preview, form and head-to-head

Heerenveen
NEC Nijmegen

UpcomingEredivisie · Kickoff · Venue: Abe Lenstra Stadion, Heerenveen

Heerenveen host NEC Nijmegen (Eredivisie) on October 31, 2026. Here is how both teams arrive: recent form, the season so far, past meetings and the latest team news.

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Heerenveen (4-3-3, 1528 rating) host NEC Nijmegen (2-5-3, 1527) in a tightly matched Eredivisie clash at Abe Lenstra Stadion. The home side arrives on a two-game winning run, while NEC has drawn four straight and carries a slightly thinner defensive profile—conceding 1.8 per game versus Heerenveen's 1.3.

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Matchup comparison

Recent form: Heerenveen, with 10 points from the last 5 games against 4 for NEC Nijmegen (3 for a win, 1 for a draw).

Matchup to watch: Heerenveen’s attack (index 95) against NEC Nijmegen’s defence (index 95).

Matchup to watch: NEC Nijmegen’s attack (index 89) against Heerenveen’s defence (index 68).

Recent form: last 5

Heerenveen: 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in the last 5, with 11 goals scored and 4 conceded.

Heerenveen
Oct 24, 2026at ADO Den HaagW3–2
Oct 16, 2026vs ExcelsiorW4–0
Oct 9, 2026at PSV EindhovenL0–2
Sep 19, 2026at Sparta RotterdamW4–0
Sep 13, 2026vs TelstarD0–0

NEC Nijmegen: 0 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss in the last 5, with 6 goals scored and 9 conceded.

NEC Nijmegen
Oct 25, 2026vs GroningenD2–2
Oct 18, 2026vs Fortuna SittardD2–2
Oct 10, 2026at AjaxD1–1
Sep 20, 2026vs GO Ahead EaglesD1–1
Sep 12, 2026at CambuurL0–3

Results before kickoff, newest first.

Head-to-head

In the last 2 meetings on record, Heerenveen won 1, NEC Nijmegen won 0 and 1 ended level.

Mar 22, 2026 · last seasonNEC Nijmegen2–2Heerenveen
Sep 21, 2025 · last seasonHeerenveen3–2NEC Nijmegen

Season so far

Heerenveen sit 7th of 18 with 15 points after 10 games (4-3-3).

NEC Nijmegen sit 12th of 18 with 11 points after 10 games (2-5-3).

#TeamPWDLGoalsPts
7Heerenveen1043318:1315
12NEC Nijmegen1025317:1811

Team season model

  • Heerenveen attack index 95: 5% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • Heerenveen defence index 68: 32% less conceded per game than the league average.
  • Heerenveen rate 6th of 18 on results-based strength, rising over their last 5 games.
  • NEC Nijmegen attack index 89: 11% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • NEC Nijmegen defence index 95: 5% less conceded per game than the league average.
  • NEC Nijmegen rate 7th of 18 on results-based strength, falling over their last 5 games.

Index 100 is the league average per game. Above 100 in attack means more scoring; below 100 in defence means fewer conceded.

What the full preview covers

  • Key factors: the matchups and numbers that shape this game.
  • Player form: recent output from the players who matter most.
  • Team news: injuries and availability from the latest reports.
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