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
PSV 
Feyenoord 
NEC 
FC Twente 
Ajax 
AZ 
FC Utrecht 
Heerenveen 
FC Groningen 
Sparta Rotterdam 
Go Ahead Eagles 
Fortuna Sittard 
PEC Zwolle 
FC Volendam 
Excelsior 
Telstar 
NAC 
Heracles