13 February 2022 at 13:30
Betting Odds & Historical Data
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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: Heerenveen
Away Record: NEC Nijmegen
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Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
NEC Nijmegen defeated Heerenveen 1:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. Goals were scored by E. Tavşan 41′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Heerenveen had 52% possession while NEC Nijmegen held 48%. Heerenveen had 14 shots (4 on target) compared to 6 (2 on target) for NEC Nijmegen. Heerenveen made 3 substitutions, NEC Nijmegen made 4. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Iván Márquez 86′), Penalty cancelled (Dirk Proper 90′).
Match Events
Key match events between Heerenveen and NEC Nijmegen — 1 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
assist: J. Okita
Match Statistics
Heerenveen had 52% possession against NEC Nijmegen's 48%. Heerenveen registered 14 shots (4 on target) while NEC Nijmegen managed 6 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 6–3. Fouls committed: 11–7.
Lineups
Heerenveen lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under O. Tobiasen, while NEC Nijmegen deployed a 3-4-1-2 under R. Meijer.
Defensive Solidity
Heerenveen deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against NEC Nijmegen's 3-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
Heerenveen field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus NEC Nijmegen's 4 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
Heerenveen start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for NEC Nijmegen 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: O. Tobiasen
Substitutes
Coach: R. Meijer
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Heerenveen have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. NEC Nijmegen show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
Heerenveen
NEC Nijmegen
Heerenveen vs NEC Nijmegen Head to Head Results
Heerenveen and NEC Nijmegen have met 2 times — Heerenveen won 1, NEC Nijmegen won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Heerenveen leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 9 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.50 per match (5 for the home side, 4 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–2 in 2025.
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Heerenveen
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Drawn
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NEC Nijmegen
Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026