NEC Nijmegen vs SC Heerenveen Football Stats

📍 Eredivisie, Netherlands
🕒 Sunday 22nd March, 11:15 GMT

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals

NEC Nijmegen sit 3rd in the table after 25 games, averaging 2 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per home match this season. SC Heerenveen are 8th after 25 games, averaging 1.3 scored and 2.4 conceded on the road. NEC Nijmegen have won 5/10 home games (50%) this season; SC Heerenveen have won 3/10 on the road (30%). There's no dominant edge either way.

Goals look likely from both ends. NEC Nijmegen have seen 3+ goals in 70% of home fixtures this season (7/10), and SC Heerenveen in 80% of away games (8/10). NEC Nijmegen average 2 scored and 1.4 conceded at home; SC Heerenveen 1.3 and 2.4 on the road.

Both teams have regularly seen both sides score this season — NEC Nijmegen in 80% of home games (8/10), SC Heerenveen in 60% away (6/10). NEC Nijmegen have scored in 100% of home fixtures; SC Heerenveen in 70% of away games.

SC Heerenveen are involved in high-corner games on the road (10+ corners in 70% of away fixtures, 7/10). NEC Nijmegen are lower at home (50%), but the visitors' style tends to push the total up.

Our Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals — NEC Nijmegen have seen 3+ goals in 70% of home games, SC Heerenveen in 80% of away games. The numbers suggest an open, high-scoring fixture.

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League Table

The full Eredivisie table for the 2025/2026 season, with NEC Nijmegen (3rd) and SC Heerenveen (8th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Eredivisie 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 PSV 34 27 3 4 101:45 +56 84
2 Feyenoord 34 19 8 7 70:44 +26 65
3 Ajax 36 15 15 6 65:42 +23 60
4 NEC Nijmegen H 34 16 11 7 77:53 +24 59
5 FC Twente 34 15 13 6 59:40 +19 58
6 FC Utrecht 36 16 9 11 59:45 +14 57
7 AZ 34 14 10 10 58:51 +7 52
8 SC Heerenveen A 35 14 9 12 59:56 +3 51
9 FC Groningen 35 14 6 15 49:47 +2 48
10 Sparta Rotterdam 34 12 7 15 40:62 -22 43
11 Fortuna Sittard 34 11 6 17 49:63 -14 39
12 Excelsior 34 10 8 16 43:56 -13 38
13 Go Ahead Eagles 34 8 14 12 54:53 +1 38
14 Telstar 34 9 10 15 49:55 -6 37
15 PEC Zwolle 34 9 10 15 44:71 -27 37
16 FC Volendam 34 8 8 18 35:55 -20 32
17 NAC Breda 34 6 11 17 35:58 -23 29
18 Heracles Almelo 34 5 4 25 35:85 -50 19

Team Form

SC Heerenveen have lost 60% of their away matches this season, while NEC Nijmegen have been more solid at home (20% losses). The home side may find it easier to impose themselves.

NEC Nijmegen (Home Form) SC Heerenveen (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Drawn 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Lost 2 (20%) 6 (60%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

NEC Nijmegen have seen both teams score in 80% of home games this season, SC Heerenveen in 60% of away games. Both sides have been regularly finding the net — the stats support a goal at each end.

NEC Nijmegen (Home Form) SC Heerenveen (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 8 (80%) 6 (60%)

Match Goals

Over 2.5 Goals has landed in 70% of NEC Nijmegen's home games and 80% of SC Heerenveen's away games this season. Both sides have consistently featured in high-scoring matches.

Over Goals

NEC Nijmegen (Home Form) SC Heerenveen (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 9 (90%) 10 (100%)
Over 2.5 Goals 7 (70%) 8 (80%)
Over 3.5 Goals 5 (50%) 6 (60%)

Under Goals

NEC Nijmegen (Home Form) SC Heerenveen (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 1 (10%) 0 (0%)
Under 2.5 Goals 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Under 3.5 Goals 5 (50%) 4 (40%)

Team Goals

NEC Nijmegen have scored 2+ goals in 30% of home games this season, SC Heerenveen in 10% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

NEC Nijmegen (Home Form) SC Heerenveen (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 10 (100%) 7 (70%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

NEC Nijmegen (Home Form) SC Heerenveen (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 8 (80%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 4 (40%) 7 (70%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 2 (20%) 5 (50%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 2 (20%)

Goal Totals

NEC Nijmegen (Home Form) SC Heerenveen (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 20 (2 avg) 13 (1.3 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 14 (1.4 avg) 24 (2.4 avg)

Match Corners

Both NEC Nijmegen (70% Over 8.5 at home) and SC Heerenveen (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches. Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities from both sides.

NEC Nijmegen (Home Form) SC Heerenveen (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 8 (80%) 9 (90%)
Over 8.5 Corners 7 (70%) 7 (70%)
Over 9.5 Corners 5 (50%) 7 (70%)
Over 10.5 Corners 4 (40%) 6 (60%)
Over 11.5 Corners 3 (30%) 6 (60%)
Over 12.5 Corners 3 (30%) 2 (20%)

Team Corners

NEC Nijmegen have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 40% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 0% of home matches.

SC Heerenveen have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 10% of games), while conceding 6+ corners in 70% of away matches — the home side can expect some set-piece chances.

Corners Won

NEC Nijmegen (Home Form) SC Heerenveen (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 7 (70%) 4 (40%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 1 (10%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

NEC Nijmegen (Home Form) SC Heerenveen (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 10 (100%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 10 (100%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 7 (70%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 3 (30%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 2 (20%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between NEC Nijmegen and SC Heerenveen. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

21 Sep 2025
SC Heerenveen
3 – 2 HT: 1-0
NEC Nijmegen
27 Apr 2025
SC Heerenveen
1 – 0 HT: 0-0
NEC Nijmegen
19 Oct 2024
NEC Nijmegen
3 – 0 HT: 1-0
SC Heerenveen
10 Mar 2024
NEC
2 – 0 HT: 0-0
SC Heerenveen
07 Oct 2023
SC Heerenveen
1 – 1 HT: 1-1
NEC
06 May 2023
NEC
2 – 3 HT: 1-1
SC Heerenveen
04 Sep 2022
SC Heerenveen
0 – 0 HT: 0-0
NEC
13 Feb 2022
SC Heerenveen
0 – 1 HT: 0-1
NEC
06 Nov 2021
NEC
1 – 1 HT: 0-0
SC Heerenveen
15 Jul 2017
NEC
2 – 2 HT: 0-0
SC Heerenveen

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for NEC Nijmegen vs SC Heerenveen across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

NEC Nijmegen 1.7
Draw 4.6
SC Heerenveen 4.8

Half Time Result

NEC Nijmegen 2.12
Draw 2.62
SC Heerenveen 4.35

Double Chance

NEC Nijmegen or Draw 1.22
NEC Nijmegen or SC Heerenveen 1.21
Draw or SC Heerenveen 2.2

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.44
No 3.1

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.12
Over 2.5 1.37
Over 3.5 2
Under 1.5 9
Under 2.5 3.6
Under 3.5 1.98

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.18
Over 1.5 2.01

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.17
Over 9.5 1.3
Over 10.5 1.69
Over 11.5 1.92

NEC Nijmegen Goals

Over 0.5 1.06
Over 1.5 1.43

SC Heerenveen Goals

Over 0.5 1.27
Over 1.5 2.36

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • Breiðablik / Augn U19 vs FH / ÍH U19 20:30 BST | U19 League, Iceland Breiðablik / Augn U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · FH / ÍH U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.3
    91% combined
  • Tartu Welco vs Nõmme Kalju U21 17:00 BST | Esiliiga A, Estonia Tartu Welco have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 home matches this season · Nõmme Kalju U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.22
    90% combined
  • SønderjyskE U19 vs Nordsjaelland U19 15:00 BST | U19 League, Denmark SønderjyskE U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/12 home matches this season · Nordsjaelland U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 away matches this season · Odds: 1.28
    79% combined
  • Kyzyl-Zhar vs Zhetysu 12:00 BST | Premier League, Kazakhstan Kyzyl-Zhar have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · Zhetysu have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/6 away matches this season · Odds: 2.2
    75% combined

NEC Nijmegen vs SC Heerenveen Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for NEC Nijmegen vs SC Heerenveen?

Over 2.5 Goals — NEC Nijmegen have seen 3+ goals in 70% of home games, SC Heerenveen in 80% of away games. The numbers suggest an open, high-scoring fixture.

Which team is likely to win, NEC Nijmegen or SC Heerenveen?

NEC Nijmegen have a slight form edge at home (50% wins) over SC Heerenveen on the road (30% wins) in Eredivisie. Home advantage could be the deciding factor.

Will both teams score in the match between NEC Nijmegen and SC Heerenveen?

Possibly — NEC Nijmegen frequently see both teams score at home (80%), while SC Heerenveen are lower on the road (60%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between NEC Nijmegen and SC Heerenveen?

Yes, likely — Over 2.5 Goals has landed in 70% of NEC Nijmegen's home games and 80% of SC Heerenveen's away games in Eredivisie. Both sides consistently feature in high-scoring matches.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: NEC Nijmegen or SC Heerenveen?

NEC Nijmegen have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 30% of home games compared to SC Heerenveen's 10% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between NEC Nijmegen and SC Heerenveen?

Yes — both NEC Nijmegen (70% Over 8.5 at home) and SC Heerenveen (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches in Eredivisie. Plenty of set-piece opportunities expected.

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