2 : 3
  • 17 May 2026, NEC Nijmegen vs Go Ahead Eagles, 2-1, Win
  • 10 May 2026, Groningen vs NEC Nijmegen, 2-1, Lose
  • 02 May 2026, NEC Nijmegen vs SC Telstar, 1-1, Draw
  • 25 April 2026, Twente vs NEC Nijmegen, 1-1, Draw
  • 12 April 2026, NEC Nijmegen vs Feyenoord Rotterdam, 1-1, Draw
NEC Nijmegen
Home
  • 21 May 2026, Utrecht vs Heerenveen, 3-2, Lose
  • 17 May 2026, Heerenveen vs Ajax Amsterdam, 0-0, Draw
  • 10 May 2026, NAC Breda vs Heerenveen, 2-0, Lose
  • 03 May 2026, FC Volendam vs Heerenveen, 0-2, Win
  • 25 April 2026, Heerenveen vs Fortuna Sittard, 2-1, Win
Heerenveen
Away
Eredivisie
Eredivisie, Netherlands

In an intense fixture in the Eredivisie on the 6th of May, 2023, Heerenveen secured a 3-2 victory against NEC Nijmegen, despite being the away team. The match was laden with enough action and excitement to keep the spectators as well as bettors on the edge of their seats. This analysis will provide insights into the performance metrics of the teams, highlighting significant factors that influenced the outcome of the game.

NEC Nijmegen opened their scoring at the 36th minute of the first half, following an unexpected goal from Heerenveen at the 26th minute. Nijmegen managed to take the lead shortly into the second half, scoring at the 61st minute. However, their joy was short-lived as Heerenveen managed to equalize at the 81st minute, and then secured a final goal by the 86th minute to clinch the win.

One critical determinant of the result was the contrast in the number of goals scored, with Heerenveen netting three in contrast to Nijmegen's two. It's interesting to note that Heerenveen’s comeback in the second half ensured their victory, showcasing their resilience and ability to perform under pressure. They managed this feat without getting caught offside, which unfortunately was not the case for NEC Nijmegen, who were flagged offside once.

Looking at other match metrics, Heerenveen committed more fouls with a total of 14 compared to Nijmegen's 10. This aggressive approach, though worked in their favor, resulted in them receiving two yellow cards during the first half. In contrast, Nijmegen managed to stay disciplined by not receiving any bookings, illustrating better control in terms of the game's rules.

In terms of corner kicks, NEC Nijmegen had a slight edge over Heerenveen with 4 compared to the latter's 3. However, this advantage did not translate into extra goals for NEC Nijmegen.

Overall, while NEC Nijmegen played as a cohesive team with better discipline in terms of the game's rules, Heerenveen’s collective resilience and ability to strike when it counts most resulted in their victory. The last-minute comeback with two goals in the final quarter of the match significantly influenced the game's outcome, tipping the scales in favor of Heerenveen. Therefore, sporting bettors would find this insight valuable, as unexpected comebacks and the ability to score under pressure often make the difference in football matches.

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Form Guide

Win2-1NEC Nijmegen vs Go Ahead Eagles
Lose2-1Groningen vs NEC Nijmegen
Draw1-1NEC Nijmegen vs SC Telstar
Draw1-1Twente vs NEC Nijmegen
Draw1-1NEC Nijmegen vs Feyenoord Rotterdam
PLAYED
5
WINS
1
GOALS
6:6
GOALS / MATCH
1.2
  • NEC Nijmegen has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 6:6, scoring 1.2 goals average
Lose3-2Utrecht vs Heerenveen
Draw0-0Heerenveen vs Ajax Amsterdam
Lose2-0NAC Breda vs Heerenveen
Win0-2FC Volendam vs Heerenveen
Win2-1Heerenveen vs Fortuna Sittard
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
6:6
GOALS / MATCH
1.2
  • Heerenveen has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 6:6, scoring 1.2 goals average

NEC Nijmegen H2H Heerenveen

Home gameNEC Nijmegen22HeerenveenAway gameEredivisie
Away gameNEC Nijmegen23HeerenveenHome gameEredivisie
Away gameNEC Nijmegen01HeerenveenHome gameEredivisie
Home gameNEC Nijmegen30HeerenveenAway gameEredivisie
Home gameNEC Nijmegen20HeerenveenAway gameEredivisie
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
9:6
GOALS / MATCH
1.80
  • In the last five matches that these two sides meet, NEC Nijmegen overtook Heerenveen twice
  • NEC Nijmegen won twice, lost twice and had one draw
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 9:6; average goals per match – 1.80
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