EredivisieSat 31 Oct, 20:45 EATAbe Lenstra Stadion

Heerenveen vs NEC Nijmegen prediction

HeerenveenHome37%to win
1.48 : 1.50expected goalsDraw 26%
NEC NijmegenAway38%to win
Shujaa safe tipOver 1.5 goals1.29

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip77%
Over 1.5 goalsMost likely to win
Fair 1.292 units
Bold tip28%
NEC Nijmegen to win and Over 2.5Bigger price, loses more often
Fair 3.601 unit

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for Heerenveen vs NEC Nijmegen is NEC Nijmegen to win, with a 38% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.29.

Heerenveen recent form-1%NEC recent form-4%Heerenveen rest between games-3%NEC rest between games-3%Heerenveen league table+1%NEC league table0%

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Form and head to head

Newest game first
HeerenveenWDLDL
  • Wat Sparta Rotterdam4-0
  • Dv Telstar0-0
  • Lv AZ Alkmaar2-3
  • Dat Willem II2-2
  • Lv PEC Zwolle0-2
NEC NijmegenDLLDL
  • Dv Go Ahead Eagles1-1
  • Lat Juventus0-5
  • Lat SC Cambuur0-3
  • Dv Excelsior2-2
  • Lv Feyenoord Rotterdam1-3

In numbers, Heerenveen red and NEC green

1.6Points per game1.3
1.8Goals scored per game1.6
1.4Goals conceded per game1.6
30%Clean sheets10%

Last meetings

  • NEC Nijmegen2-2Heerenveen
  • Heerenveen3-2NEC Nijmegen

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
HeerenveenNEC
20Games played20
9Wins6
5Draws8
6Losses6
35Goals scored32
28Goals conceded33
1.8Scored per game1.6
1.4Conceded per game1.6
6W 2D 2LHome record2W 5D 3L
3W 3D 4LAway record4W 3D 3L
30%Clean sheets10%
55%Both teams scored80%
70%Over 2.5 goals65%

Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.

League table

Eredivisie
TeamPWDLGDPtsPPG
8. Heerenveen9333+4121.33
12. NEC Nijmegen9243-1101.11

Good to know: Table position is one of the strongest guides to a result. Full Eredivisie table

Key players

Top of each side this season
Heerenveen
  • Jacob Trenskow
    Jacob TrenskowTop scorer · F
    4 goals
  • Levi Smans
    Levi SmansMost assists · M
    3 assists
  • Bernt Klaverboer
    Bernt KlaverboerKeeper · G
    22 saves
NEC Nijmegen
  • Tjaronn Chery
    Tjaronn CheryTop scorer · M
    4 goals
  • Tjaronn Chery
    Tjaronn CheryMost assists · M
    2 assists
  • Gonzalo Crettaz
    Gonzalo CrettazKeeper · G
    13 saves

Good to know: Watch the key men: if a top scorer is missing, the tip above already allows for team news.

Goals and markets

Chance and fair price
Over 1.5 goals80%1.24
Over 2.5 goals57%1.75
Over 3.5 goals35%2.87
Both teams to score61%1.65
Heerenveen or draw62%1.60
NEC or draw63%1.58
Heerenveen win and over 2.524%4.12
NEC win and over 2.525%4.01

Most likely scores

1-112.0%
1-28.5%
2-18.3%
0-16.9%
1-06.8%

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Where to bet on Heerenveen v NEC

Our top pick is Over 1.5 goals. Compare the price at a licensed Kenyan bookmaker before you stake.

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Match preview

Heerenveen vs NEC Nijmegen: NEC Nijmegen shade it
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Heerenveen 37%, the draw 26% and NEC Nijmegen 38%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Heerenveen took 5 points from their last 5 games and NEC Nijmegen took 2 from 5. Heerenveen come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Heerenveen won 6 of their last 10 games at home. NEC Nijmegen won 4 of their last 10 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    Heerenveen score 1.8 goals a game and let in 1.4. NEC Nijmegen score 1.6 and let in 1.6. Over 2.5 goals landed in 14 of Heerenveen games and 13 of NEC Nijmegen games in that run.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 2 meetings, Heerenveen won 1 and NEC Nijmegen won 0 with 1 draw. The last one ended NEC Nijmegen 2, Heerenveen 2.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Over 1.5 goals has a 77% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Heerenveen form

Heerenveen have 9 wins, 5 draws and 6 losses in their last 20 games, with 35 goals scored and 28 conceded. At home they have 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, D, L, D, L, newest first.

NEC Nijmegen form

NEC Nijmegen have 6 wins, 8 draws and 6 losses in their last 20 games, with 32 goals scored and 33 conceded. Away from home they have 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read D, L, L, D, L, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 2 times in our records. Heerenveen won 1, NEC Nijmegen won 0 and 1 game ended level. Last time out it finished NEC Nijmegen 2, Heerenveen 2.

Our call

We expect Heerenveen to score about 1.5 goals and NEC Nijmegen about 1.5. That points to NEC Nijmegen to win, with 1-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.29. Our bold bet is NEC Nijmegen to win and Over 2.5 at 3.60.

Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win Heerenveen vs NEC Nijmegen?

Our prediction for Heerenveen vs NEC Nijmegen is NEC Nijmegen to win, with a 38% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.29.

What is the score prediction for Heerenveen vs NEC Nijmegen?

1-1 is the most likely score, followed by 1-2 and 2-1. We expect Heerenveen to score 1.5 goals and NEC Nijmegen 1.5.

Will both teams score in Heerenveen vs NEC Nijmegen?

Both teams to score has a 61% chance. Both sides scored in 11 of Heerenveen last 20 games and 16 of NEC Nijmegen last 20.

How are Heerenveen playing?

Heerenveen have 9 wins, 5 draws and 6 losses in their last 20 games, with 35 goals scored and 28 conceded. At home they have 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, D, L, D, L, newest first.

How are NEC Nijmegen playing?

NEC Nijmegen have 6 wins, 8 draws and 6 losses in their last 20 games, with 32 goals scored and 33 conceded. Away from home they have 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read D, L, L, D, L, newest first.

What happened when Heerenveen and NEC Nijmegen last met?

It ended NEC Nijmegen 2, Heerenveen 2. In the last 2 meetings Heerenveen won 1 and NEC Nijmegen won 0.

What is the best bet for Heerenveen vs NEC Nijmegen?

Over 1.5 goals at 1.29, with a 77% chance.

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