6 November 2021 at 17:45
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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: NEC Nijmegen
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Away Record: Heerenveen
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
NEC Nijmegen and Heerenveen drew 1:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. Goals were scored by A. Akman 53′, J. Veerman 72′. NEC Nijmegen had 49% possession while Heerenveen held 51%. NEC Nijmegen had 17 shots (7 on target) compared to 19 (6 on target) for Heerenveen. NEC Nijmegen made 4 substitutions, Heerenveen made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between NEC Nijmegen and Heerenveen — 2 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
assist: J. Bruijn
Match Statistics
NEC Nijmegen had 49% possession against Heerenveen's 51%. NEC Nijmegen registered 17 shots (7 on target) while Heerenveen managed 19 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 11–7. Fouls committed: 3–8.
Lineups
NEC Nijmegen lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under R. Meijer, while Heerenveen deployed a 4-3-3 under J. Jansen.
Defensive Solidity
NEC Nijmegen deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Heerenveen's 4-man backline averaging —. 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
NEC Nijmegen field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Heerenveen's 3 rated —. 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
NEC Nijmegen start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Heerenveen averaging —. 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.
Substitutes
Coach: R. Meijer
Substitutes
Coach: J. Jansen
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, NEC Nijmegen have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. Heerenveen show 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
NEC Nijmegen
Heerenveen
NEC Nijmegen vs Heerenveen Head to Head Results
NEC Nijmegen and Heerenveen have met 21 times — NEC Nijmegen won 8, Heerenveen won 5, with 8 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. NEC Nijmegen leads the head-to-head with 8 victories from 21 meetings. A combined 59 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.81 per match (33 for the home side, 26 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 12 matches (57%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 11 games (52%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Heerenveen are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–4 in 2012.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (21)
API data: 15 Mar 2026