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Nac Breda vs Heerenveen

Rat Verlegh Stadion, Breda7 February 2023 at 20:00
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NAC Breda

12
Away

Heerenveen

Referee: A. Bos

Match Events

NAC Breda
Heerenveen
Kick Off
T. Boere
16′
27′Joost van Aken
30′Thom Haye
Odysseus Velanas41′
Aimé Omgba43′
43′Rami Kaib
45+1′
S. van Hooijdonk

assist: R. Kaib

Half Time
46′
J. van AkenP. Bochniewicz
53′
S. van Hooijdonk

assist: M. van Ewijk

M. RuttenV. Wernersson
55′
B. LucassenJ. Antonia
66′
A. OmgbaS. Agougil
66′
66′
M. KöhlertO. Sahraoui
66′
C. NunnelyA. Timossi Andersson
T. BoereJ. Herrmann
67′
Rowan Besselink72′
J. VetA. Kaied
82′
89′
R. Al HajjD. Karlsbakk
Full Time

Match Statistics

7Shots on Goal4
1Shots off Goal5
8Total Shots14
0Blocked Shots5
8Shots insidebox12
0Shots outsidebox2
14Fouls9
3Corner Kicks6
0Offsides1
44%Ball Possession56%
3Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves6
364Total passes476
263Passes accurate373
72%Passes %78%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for NAC Breda is 6.20, compared to — for Heerenveen. 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. NAC Breda's highest-rated starter is B. Lucassen (6.20), while Heerenveen's best-rated player is —.

Defensive Solidity

NAC Breda deploy 5 defenders rated 6.20 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

NAC Breda field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Heerenveen's 5 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

NAC Breda start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 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.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 87% for NAC Breda and —% for Heerenveen. 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.

Age & Experience

The average age of NAC Breda's starting XI is 28.0 (youngest: C. Staring (24), oldest: R. Kortsmit (33)), while Heerenveen average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

NAC Breda5-3-24-2-3-1Heerenveen
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Kortsmit2Lucassen23Besseli.16Vet3MacNulty21Rutten28Omgba32Staring10Velanas39Boere20Ómarsson1Mous27Ewijk25Bruma3Aken13Kaib33Haye19Olsson24Nunnely22Hajj7Köhlert17Hooijdo.

Substitutes

Coach: P. Hyballa

Substitutes

Coach: K. van Wonderen

NAC BredaPosition StrengthHeerenveen
6.20
Avg Rating
6.20Defender (5 v 4)
0G 0A0G 0A
NAC Breda5-3-2
1GoalkeeperR. Kortsmit
2DefenderB. Lucassen6.2
23DefenderR. Besselink
16DefenderJ. Vet
3DefenderA. MacNulty
21DefenderM. Rutten
28MidfielderA. Omgba
32MidfielderC. Staring
10MidfielderO. Velanas
39ForwardT. Boere
20ForwardE. Ómarsson
Heerenveen4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperX. Mous
27DefenderM. van Ewijk
25DefenderJ. Bruma
3DefenderJ. van Aken
13DefenderR. Kaib
33MidfielderT. Haye
19MidfielderS. Olsson
24MidfielderC. Nunnely
22MidfielderR. Al Hajj
7MidfielderM. Köhlert
17ForwardS. van Hooijdonk

Match Summary

Heerenveen defeated NAC Breda 2:1. The match was played in KNVB Beker 2022. Goals were scored by T. Boere 16′, S. van Hooijdonk 45′, S. van Hooijdonk 53′. 6 yellow cards were shown. NAC Breda had 44% possession while Heerenveen held 56%. NAC Breda had 8 shots (7 on target) compared to 14 (4 on target) for Heerenveen. NAC Breda made 5 substitutions, Heerenveen made 4.

Rivalry since 2025

NAC Breda vs Heerenveen Head to Head Results

1 stretnutí
NAC Breda
0
wins
Drawn
1
Heerenveen
0
wins
Total goals
6 · 6.0/match
Both scored
1/1 · 100%
Over 2.5
1/1 · 100%

Recent Meetings

Highest-scoring game: 33 v 2025All 1 meetings

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NAC Breda

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Heerenveen

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Match Prediction

NAC Breda

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Heerenveen

10%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : NAC Breda or draw

50%Form50%
33%Attack67%
67%Defence33%
60%Head-to-head40%
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 4 May 2026