26 September 2021 at 12:30

23
Full Time
Referee: J. Manschot

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Twente dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Heerenveen1wins
3draws10 meetings
Twente6wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.9

Average goals per game

70%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (40%) — the odds may underestimate Twente.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.6%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 42.7%Draw 29.5%Away 34.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.253.302.80
Max2.433.463.05
Over 2.5: 55.6%Under 2.5: 50.0%
Market favourite:Heerenveen · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market40.0%28.1%31.9%
Public market40.6%26.8%32.6%
Δ0.5%1.3%0.7%

Heerenveen vs Twente — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Twente
Result vs. Market: Heerenveen (43%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

HeerenveenHalf-time:02Twente
12Shots13
3Shots on target5

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
07/02/26Twente5–0Heerenveen1.73/4.20/4.33
24/08/25Heerenveen1–2Twente2.81/3.76/2.29
09/02/25Heerenveen3–3Twente3.71/3.76/1.91
17/09/24Twente2–0Heerenveen1.35/5.83/7.46
03/04/24Heerenveen3–3Twente3.59/3.91/1.93
30/09/23Twente1–0Heerenveen1.33/5.58/8.41
04/03/23Twente3–3Heerenveen1.56/4.08/6.10
18/09/22Heerenveen2–1Twente2.91/3.36/2.44
15/01/22Twente2–0Heerenveen1.94/3.56/3.92
26/09/21Heerenveen2–3Twente2.34/3.39/2.92

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Heerenveen

W 438D 288L 384
Over 2.562
Goals scored1818

Away Record: Twente

W 481D 287L 308
Over 2.555
Goals scored1748

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Twente defeated Heerenveen 3:2. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. Goals were scored by R. van Wolfswinkel 10′ (pen.), D. Rots 42′, S. van Beek 66′ (o.g.), R. Pröpper 74′ (o.g.), H. Veerman 81′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Heerenveen had 48% possession while Twente held 52%. Heerenveen had 12 shots (3 on target) compared to 13 (5 on target) for Twente. Heerenveen made 5 substitutions, Twente made 5. VAR was involved: Penalty awarded (Ricky van Wolfswinkel 8′), Goal cancelled (Ramiz Zerrouki 32′).

Match Events

Key match events between Heerenveen and Twente — 5 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

Heerenveen
Twente
Kick Off
VAR
8′Penalty awarded
10′
S. de JongA. van der Heide
28′
VAR
32′Goal cancelled
42′
Half Time
E. MulderX. Mous
46′
N. MadsenF. Stevanović
61′
A. MusabaB. Nygren
61′
63′
R. ZerroukiW. Brama
63′
L. EverinkJulio Pleguezuelo
66′
S. van Beek

Own Goal

74′
M. VlapJ. Bosch
R. Pröpper

Own Goal

74′
79′
R. van WolfswinkelM. Ugalde
79′
D. LimniosV. Misidjan
L. WoudenbergR. Kaib
80′
H. Veerman

assist: T. Halilović

81′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Heerenveen had 48% possession against Twente's 52%. Heerenveen registered 12 shots (3 on target) while Twente managed 13 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 5–4. Fouls committed: 13–7.

3Shots on Goal5
6Shots off Goal5
12Total Shots13
3Blocked Shots3
7Shots insidebox8
5Shots outsidebox5
13Fouls7
5Corner Kicks4
1Offsides3
48%Ball Possession52%
3Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves2
400Total passes444
273Passes accurate320
68%Passes %72%

Lineups

Heerenveen lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under J. Jansen, while Twente deployed a 4-3-3 under R. Jans.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Heerenveen is —, compared to 6.99 for Twente. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Heerenveen's highest-rated starter is —, while Twente's best-rated player is R. Zerrouki (7.22).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Heerenveen have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. Twente's starters account for 19 goals and 4 assists, spearheaded by R. van Wolfswinkel (8G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Heerenveen deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Twente's 4-man backline averaging 7.13. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Heerenveen field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Twente's 3 rated 7.22. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Heerenveen start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Twente averaging 6.83. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for Heerenveen and 76% for Twente. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Heerenveen's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 17 for Twente. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Heerenveen's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Twente average 29.7 (youngest: M. Hilgers (24), oldest: R. van Wolfswinkel (36)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Heerenveen's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 27 for Twente. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Heerenveen4-2-3-14-3-3Twente
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Mulder5Woudenb.4Beek14Dresevic27Ewijk6Jong10Halilov.20Veerman29Madsen9Veerman11Musaba1Unnerst.3Pröpper5Smal35Hilgers23Sadílek18Limnios14Vlap19Zerrouki13Wolfswi.36Everink39Rots

Substitutes

Coach: J. Jansen

Substitutes

Coach: R. Jans

HeerenveenPosition StrengthTwente
Avg Rating
6.99
Goalkeeper (1 v 1)6.94
0G 0A0G 0A
Defender (4 v 4)7.13
0G 0A0G 0A
Midfielder (5 v 3)7.22
0G 0A3G 1A
Forward (1 v 3)6.83
0G 0A16G 3A
Heerenveen4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperE. Mulder
5DefenderL. Woudenberg
4DefenderS. van Beek
14DefenderI. Dresevic
27DefenderM. van Ewijk
6MidfielderS. de Jong
10MidfielderT. Halilović
20MidfielderJ. Veerman
29MidfielderN. Madsen
11MidfielderA. Musaba
9ForwardH. Veerman
Twente4-3-3
1GoalkeeperL. Unnerstall6.9
3DefenderR. Pröpper7.1
5DefenderG. Smal
35DefenderM. Hilgers
36DefenderL. Everink
23MidfielderM. Sadílek
14MidfielderM. Vlap
19MidfielderR. Zerrouki7.23G1A
18ForwardD. Limnios
13ForwardR. van Wolfswinkel6.78G
39ForwardD. Rots6.98G3A

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Heerenveen have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. Twente show 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

Heerenveen

LWDWWW

Twente

WWWLWW

Heerenveen vs Twente Head to Head Results

Heerenveen and Twente have met 31 times — Heerenveen won 9, Twente won 14, with 8 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Twente leads the head-to-head with 14 victories from 31 meetings. A combined 100 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.23 per match (44 for the home side, 56 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 16 matches (52%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 18 games (58%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Twente are currently unbeaten in the last 9 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–2 in 2010.

9

Heerenveen

8

Drawn

14

Twente

Goals: 44Goals: 56

Recent Meetings (31)

7 Feb 2026Twente5 – 0Heerenveen
24 Aug 2025Heerenveen1 – 2Twente
9 Feb 2025Heerenveen3 – 3Twente
17 Sept 2024Twente2 – 0Heerenveen
3 Apr 2024Heerenveen3 – 3Twente
30 Sept 2023Twente1 – 0Heerenveen
4 Jun 2023Twente4 – 0Heerenveen
1 Jun 2023Heerenveen1 – 2Twente
4 Mar 2023Twente3 – 3Heerenveen
18 Sept 2022Heerenveen2 – 1Twente
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026