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 – NEC vs PSV
NEC will want to continue their winning form after a 3-2 Netherlands Cup victory over PSV, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, NEC controlled 46% of possession and managed 10 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NEC | 46% | 10 (3) | - | 0 |
PSV | 54% | 12 (2) | - | 0 |
Heerenveen's Last Match – Heerenveen vs Sparta Rotterdam
Heerenveen must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-1 Netherlands Eredivisie victory over Sparta Rotterdam in their last outing. In that match, Heerenveen recorded 44% possession, attempting 9 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Heerenveen | 44% | 9 (5) | 1.28 | 36 |
Sparta Rotterdam | 56% | 3 (3) | 0.82 | 52 |
NEC vs Heerenveen Stats
Key Stats
| NEC | Heerenveen | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.35 | Attacking Strength | 1.23 |
| 1.45 | Defence Strength | 1.01 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 9/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
NEC are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Heerenveen average 1.7 scored and 2.2 conceded per game.



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