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- NEC Nijmegen have won three of their last five games, drawn one and lost one.
- NEC are 3rd in the Eredivisie with 49 points from 27 games.
- NEC have won eight, drawn two and lost three of their 13 home Eredivisie games in 2025-26, making Goffert Stadium a fortress.
- While they have conceded 20 times in those 13 home fixtures, Dick Schreuder’s men have been defensively solid enough and creative enough to make them serious contenders for the title.
- Schreuder, who took over in July 2025, has instilled an effective system based around a 3-4-2-1 formation, positional play, high wing-backs and central overloads.
Away: SC Heerenveen
- SC Heerenveen have won four of their last five and their last three.
- Heerenveen are 7th with 40 points from 27 games.
- Heerenveen are a different animal, but no less exciting, with Robin Veldman’s energetic, direct 4-2-3-1 system making them one of the most entertaining sides in the Eredivisie.
- Midfield runners, direct play and high-tempo transitions are what Heerenveen thrive in and, with Jacob Trenskow bagging 10 times in 26 Eredivisie games, they can match NEC for firepower.
- Heerenveen’s away record in the Eredivisie of 5-2-6 from 13 games shows they have not been that consistent on the road, but recent results include a 2-1 win at Excelsior and a 3-0 home win over Telstar.
Head-to-Head
The last five head-to-heads have seen two wins apiece and a draw, so it’s fair to say that this is a closely matched rivalry.
Key Players
- Bryan Linssen is the club’s top scorer in the Eredivisie with 10 goals in 25 games and has scored four of his team’s last 12.
- Midfield runners, direct play and high-tempo transitions are what Heerenveen thrive in and, with Jacob Trenskow bagging 10 times in 26 Eredivisie games, they can match NEC for firepower.
Betting Insights
- NEC are the home side and the favorites to win here at 1.67.
- Both Teams to Score - Yes is available at 1.42.
Prediction
NEC should get the win, but both teams will score.
