Our Heerenveen vs NEC Prediction: 1-1
Heerenveen vs NEC in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday September 21, 2025. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Heerenveen vs NEC prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Heerenveen's Last Match – Feyenoord vs Heerenveen
Heerenveen will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-1 Netherlands Eredivisie defeat at the hands of Feyenoord on September 13. In that match, Heerenveen had 54% possession and 4 attempts at goal, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Feyenoord | 46% | 9 (8) | 1.04 | 50 |
 Heerenveen | 54% | 4 (1) | 1.29 | 60 |
NEC's Last Match – NEC vs PSV
NEC must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 3-5 Netherlands Eredivisie defeat against PSV on September 13. In that match, NEC recorded 57% possession, firing 13 shots at goal, with 8 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 NEC | 57% | 13 (8) | 2.23 | 62 |
 PSV | 43% | 12 (11) | 2.22 | 37 |
Heerenveen vs NEC Stats
Key Stats
| Heerenveen | NEC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.09 | Attacking Strength | 1.06 |
| 0.91 | Defence Strength | 0.74 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 2.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Heerenveen are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while NEC average 2.8 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Heerenveen 14-17
NEC 28-14
What are the odds for this match?
Heerenveen to win: @2.6
Draw: @3.6
NEC to win: @2.6
Lineups
Heerenveen (4-2-3-1) : Bernt Klaverboer, Oliver Braude, Luuk Brouwers, Maas Willemsen, Vasilios Zagaritis, Marcus Linday, Joris Overeem, Jacob Trenskow, Ringo Meerveld, Maxence Rivera, Dylan Vente
NEC (3-4-1-2) : Gonzalo Cretazz, Brayann Pereira, Ahmetcan Kaplan, Thomas Ouwejan, Sami Ouaissa, Dirk Wanner Proper, Kodai Sano, Vura, Tjaronn Chery, Vito Van Crooij, Kento Shiogai
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