Our NEC vs Heerenveen Prediction: 2-2
NEC vs Heerenveen in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 11:15 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 22, 2026. We expect a 2-2 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This NEC vs Heerenveen 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
NEC's Last Match – PSV vs NEC
NEC will want to continue their winning form after a 3-2 Netherlands Eredivisie victory over PSV, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, NEC controlled 30% of possession and managed 11 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 PSV | 70% | 14 (7) | 1.5 | 64 |
 NEC | 30% | 11 (5) | 1.76 | 39 |
Heerenveen's Last Match – Heerenveen vs Telstar
Heerenveen must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-0 Netherlands Eredivisie victory over Telstar in their last outing. In that match, Heerenveen recorded 44% possession, attempting 12 shots on goal, with 8 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Heerenveen | 44% | 12 (8) | 1.91 | 42 |
 Telstar | 56% | 13 (8) | 1.79 | 57 |
NEC vs Heerenveen Stats
Key Stats
| NEC | Heerenveen | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.33 | Attacking Strength | 1.22 |
| 1.08 | Defence Strength | 0.94 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
NEC are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Heerenveen average 1.7 scored and 2.0 conceded per game.
NEC 22-14
Heerenveen 17-20
What are the odds for this match?
NEC to win: @1.666
Draw: @4.2
Heerenveen to win: @4.1
Lineups
NEC (3-4-2-1) : Jasper Cillessen, Jetro Willems, Ahmetcan Kaplan, Philippe Sandler, Sami Ouaissa, Darko Nejasmic, Kodai Sano, Basar Onal, Tjaronn Chery, Noe Lebreton, Bryan Linssen
Heerenveen (4-2-3-1) : Bernt Klaverboer, Mats Egbring, Sam Kersten, Maas Willemsen, Vasilios Zagaritis, Marcus Linday, Joris Overeem, Jacob Trenskow, Ringo Meerveld, Dylan Vente, Lasse Nordas