NEC Nijmegen play host Heerenveen in an intriguing Eredivisie clash as the hosts aim to maintain their Champions League berth. As both sides look sharp up front, we predict a 3-2 home win. Nijmegen produced a thrilling 3-2 win over league leaders PSV, though midfielder Sami Ouaissa is doubtful after picking up a knock. The home side have been in fine form, winning 6 of their last 10 matches, scoring 2.20 goals per game and seeing BTTS land in 80% of their fixtures.
Heerenveen, currently seventh, are unbeaten in three of their last four, including a 3-0 triumph over Telstar, but will be without Linday and Rivera through suspension. They score an average of 1.70 goals per game but concede 2.00, and BTTS has landed in 70% of their last ten matches. H2H history favors Nijmegen slightly: in 19 meetings, Nijmegen have 8 wins to Heerenveen’s 5, with 84% of games over 1.5 goals.
As Nijmegen and Heerenveen average over 3.6 goals per game combined, Over 2.5 goals seems like a sure bet, alongside BTTS and Over 3.5 goals (small stake).
This Netherlands Eredivisie match will be played on Sunday 22 March 2026 at 11:15.
What is our Nijmegen vs Heerenveen prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Nijmegen 3 - 2 Heerenveen
Nijmegen vs Heerenveen Betting Tips
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -250 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Over 4.5 Goals @ 200 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ -120 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -275 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -1000 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Koki Ogawa @ 100 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Koki Ogawa @ 450 Odds
- To be Booked: Hristiyan Petrov @ 200 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Heerenveen +1.5 @ -200 Odds
- European Handicap: Heerenveen +2 @ -275 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 12.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -450 Odds
- Draw No Bet: NEC to Win @ -334 Odds
- Clean Sheet: NEC - No @ -350 Odds
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View OfferNijmegen Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwlddlwww | 2.00 |
| Home | wwllww | 2.00 |
| Away | wddw | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.60 | 3.83 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 2.20 | 2.33 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.50 | 1.25 |
| BTTS | 80% | 67% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 2.16 | 2.35 | 1.88 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.23 | 1.19 | 1.30 |
Heerenveen Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ldllwwlwww | 1.60 |
| Home | ldwww | 2.00 |
| Away | llwlw | 1.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.70 | 3.20 | 4.20 |
| Scored | 1.70 | 2.00 | 1.40 |
| Conceded | 2.00 | 1.20 | 2.80 |
| BTTS | 70% | 60% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.47 | 1.69 | 1.25 |
| Expected Goals Against | 2.02 | 1.59 | 2.45 |
Nijmegen vs Heerenveen Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Nijmegen (42%)
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Heerenveen (26%)
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