Our Heerenveen vs NEC Prediction: 2-1
Heerenveen vs NEC in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 13:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday April 27, 2025. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, 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 – Heerenveen vs Almere City FC
Heerenveen will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-1 Netherlands Eredivisie victory over Almere City FC on April 19. In that match, Heerenveen had 54% possession and 9 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Heerenveen | 54% | 9 (4) | 1.35 | 49 |
 Almere City FC | 46% | 7 (4) | 1.16 | 40 |
NEC's Last Match – NEC vs RKC
Determined to maintain their recent success, NEC must win following their 2-1 Netherlands Eredivisie victory against RKC on April 11. In that match, NEC recorded 43% possession, firing 14 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 NEC | 43% | 14 (5) | 1.67 | 47 |
 RKC | 57% | 4 (3) | 1.29 | 58 |
Heerenveen vs NEC Stats
Key Stats
| Heerenveen | NEC | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.99 | Attacking Strength | 0.53 |
| 0.9 | Defence Strength | 0.93 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 9/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Heerenveen are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while NEC average 1.4 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
Heerenveen 17-17
NEC 14-18
What are the odds for this match?
Heerenveen to win: @1.95
Draw: @3.7
NEC to win: @3.75
Lineups
Heerenveen (4-2-3-1) : Andries Noppert, Oliver Braude, Sam Kersten, Nikolai Soyset Hopland, Hristiyan Ivaylov Petrov, Marcus Linday, Luuk Brouwers, Jacob Trenskow, Levi Smans, Ilias Sebaoui, Ion Nicolaescu
NEC (4-3-3) : Robin Roefs, Elefterois Lyratzis, Philippe Sandler, Calvin Verdonk, Thomas Ouwejan, Dirk Wanner Proper, Vito Van Crooij, Kodai Sano, Sami Ouaissa, Kento Shiogai, Sontje Hansen
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NEC 
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