Heerenveen vs NEC Head-to-Head Stats and Form Comparison
Compare Heerenveen vs NEC: head-to-head stats, recent form, goals, defensive record and strength indicators from last matches.
Heerenveen
Home Team
NEC
Away Team
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Categories Won
Heerenveen
Draw
NEC
Performance Radar
Statistical Comparison
6W, 1D, 3L
3W, 5D, 2L
18 / 10 matches
17 / 10 matches
14 / 10 matches
13 / 10 matches
+4
+4
2 / 10 matches
2 / 10 matches
8 / 10 matches
5 / 10 matches
6 / 10 matches
8 / 10 matches
4W / 4 matches
1W / 5 matches
2W / 6 matches
2W / 5 matches
League Difficulty: 80.0, Opponent Quality: 58.9
League Difficulty: 80.0, Opponent Quality: 65.7
0W / 2 matches
1W / 2 matches
Actual: 1.8 | Diff: -0.23
Actual: 1.7 | Diff: -0.34
Attack: 61.6, Defense: 54.7, Form: 61.6
Attack: 66.6, Defense: 66.6, Form: 35.2
Goal Timing Analysis
0-15'
16-30'
31-45'
46-60'
61-75'
76-90+'
Power Rating Breakdown
Overall
Power Rating Breakdown
Overall
Strength of Schedule
Measures the difficulty of opponents faced. Higher = tougher schedule.
League Difficulty
Opponent Quality
Elite Opponent Record
Heerenveen
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Opponent Quality: Quality blends league strength, recent points form, goal difference, and home/away context. It is not only club size or reputation.
AI Analysis
This is a fascinating matchup between two evenly-matched teams. The raw numbers tell one story, but the opponent quality analysis adds crucial context.
NEC has faced significantly tougher opposition (SoS: 67.5) compared to Heerenveen (SoS: 52.6). This means NEC's statistics carry more weight, as they were achieved against higher-caliber opponents.
Both teams are evenly matched in attack, with Heerenveen averaging 1.8 and NEC averaging 1.7 goals per match.
Both defenses are comparable, with Heerenveen conceding 1.4 and NEC conceding 1.3 per match.
The home advantage factor favors Heerenveen, who boasts a 100% home win rate. Playing in front of their fans could be the decisive factor.
Based on the combined statistics, expect 3.1 total goals. Over 2.5 goals is the statistical lean, with both teams to score being likely.
This is a genuine coin-flip. Both teams are remarkably evenly matched across all metrics, and the outcome will likely be decided by the day's form, tactical adjustments, and perhaps a moment of individual brilliance.
These two teams drew 2-2 in the Dutch Eredivisie (2026-03-22). The stalemate suggests these sides are closely matched, and another tight contest could be on the cards. With the previous match ending in a draw, neither side holds a psychological edge. Both teams will feel they have a genuine chance of winning.
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In H2H (head-to-head) matchups, to eliminate momentary fluctuations and coincidences, we limit our analyses to an optimal depth of exactly 10 matches. Neither less, nor more. This focused approach is our undisputed gold standard, revealing the tactical and psychological supremacy teams hold over each other in its purest form. We do not dwell on the noise of the past; we concentrate on the millimetric precision of current form.
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