6 November 2021 at 17:45

Referee: B. Nijhuis

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.

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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

Away Record: Heerenveen

W 438D 288L 384
Over 2.562
Goals scored1818

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.

NEC Nijmegen
Heerenveen
Kick Off
Half Time
A. Akman

assist: J. Bruijn

53′
E. TavşanM. Mattsson
66′
J. BruijnJ. Vet
66′
66′
A. MusabaA. van der Heide
66′
F. StevanovićB. Nygren
É. BarretoD. Proper
76′
A. AkmanPedro Ruiz
76′
78′
T. HalilovićR. Al Hajj
Full Time

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.

7Shots on Goal6
6Shots off Goal6
17Total Shots19
4Blocked Shots7
12Shots insidebox10
5Shots outsidebox9
3Fouls8
11Corner Kicks7
0Offsides0
49%Ball Possession51%
0Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
5Goalkeeper Saves7
475Total passes490
396Passes accurate407
83%Passes %83%

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.

NEC Nijmegen4-3-34-3-3Heerenveen
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Brander.4Márquez26Odenthal16Karouani28Rooij8Barreto20Schöne6Bruijn10Okita7Tavşan9Akman22Mous15Bakker13Kaib2Ottele27Ewijk10Halilov.20Veerman29Madsen9Veerman11Musaba7Stevano.

Substitutes

Coach: R. Meijer

Substitutes

Coach: J. Jansen

NEC NijmegenPosition StrengthHeerenveen
NEC Nijmegen4-3-3
1GoalkeeperM. Branderhorst
4DefenderIván Márquez
26DefenderC. Odenthal
16DefenderS. El Karouani
28DefenderB. van Rooij
8MidfielderÉ. Barreto
20MidfielderL. Schöne
6MidfielderJ. Bruijn
10ForwardJ. Okita
7ForwardE. Tavşan
9ForwardA. Akman
Heerenveen4-3-3
22GoalkeeperX. Mous
15DefenderN. Bakker
13DefenderR. Kaib
2DefenderS. van Ottele
27DefenderM. van Ewijk
10MidfielderT. Halilović
20MidfielderJ. Veerman
29MidfielderN. Madsen
9ForwardH. Veerman
11ForwardA. Musaba
7ForwardF. Stevanović

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

LDWDWW

Heerenveen

LWDWWW

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.

8

NEC Nijmegen

8

Drawn

5

Heerenveen

Goals: 33Goals: 26

Recent Meetings (21)

22 Mar 2026NEC Nijmegen2 – 2Heerenveen
21 Sept 2025Heerenveen3 – 2NEC Nijmegen
27 Apr 2025Heerenveen1 – 0NEC Nijmegen
19 Oct 2024NEC Nijmegen3 – 0Heerenveen
10 Mar 2024NEC Nijmegen2 – 0Heerenveen
7 Oct 2023Heerenveen1 – 1NEC Nijmegen
6 May 2023NEC Nijmegen2 – 3Heerenveen
4 Sept 2022Heerenveen0 – 0NEC Nijmegen
13 Feb 2022Heerenveen0 – 1NEC Nijmegen
14 May 2017Heerenveen0 – 2NEC Nijmegen
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026