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Compare Heerenveen vs NEC

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 Heerenveen Home Team
NEC NEC Away Team
Heerenveen
57.1
L W W L W D W W W L

Last 10 Matches

NEC
56.6
L D D D W D W W L D

Categories Won

5

Heerenveen

3

Draw

7

NEC

Performance Radar

Heerenveen
NEC

Statistical Comparison

Win Percentage
60%

6W, 1D, 3L

30%

3W, 5D, 2L

Goals Scored / Match
1.8

18 / 10 matches

1.7

17 / 10 matches

Goals Conceded / Match
1.4

14 / 10 matches

1.3

13 / 10 matches

Goal Difference
+4

+4

+4

+4

Clean Sheet
20%

2 / 10 matches

20%

2 / 10 matches

Over 2.5 Goals
80%

8 / 10 matches

50%

5 / 10 matches

Both Teams to Score
60%

6 / 10 matches

80%

8 / 10 matches

Top Scorer
J. Trenskow (4 goals)
B. Linssen (5 goals)
Most Goals by Half
1st Half: 10 / 2nd Half: 8
1st Half: 7 / 2nd Half: 10
Home Win Rate
100%

4W / 4 matches

20%

1W / 5 matches

Away Win Rate
33%

2W / 6 matches

40%

2W / 5 matches

Schedule Strength (SoS)
52.6

League Difficulty: 80.0, Opponent Quality: 58.9

67.5

League Difficulty: 80.0, Opponent Quality: 65.7

Elite Opponent Record
0%

0W / 2 matches

50%

1W / 2 matches

Expected Goals (xG)
2.03

Actual: 1.8 | Diff: -0.23

2.04

Actual: 1.7 | Diff: -0.34

Adjusted Power Rating
57.1

Attack: 61.6, Defense: 54.7, Form: 61.6

56.6

Attack: 66.6, Defense: 66.6, Form: 35.2

Goal Timing Analysis

1

0-15'

3

16-30'

4
5

31-45'

3
4

46-60'

3
3

61-75'

3
2

76-90+'

4
Heerenveen
NEC
Heerenveen

Power Rating Breakdown

57.1

Overall

Attack 61.6
Defense 54.7
Form 61.6
Consistency 43.3
NEC

Power Rating Breakdown

56.6

Overall

Attack 66.6
Defense 66.6
Form 35.2
Consistency 62.8

Strength of Schedule

Measures the difficulty of opponents faced. Higher = tougher schedule.

League Difficulty

80.0 vs 80.0

Opponent Quality

58.9 vs 65.7

Elite Opponent Record

0% vs 50%
Heerenveen logo Heerenveen
L
NAC (54%)
W
Volendam (54%)
W
Fortuna (56%)
L
AZ (72%)
W
Heracles (36%)
D
NEC (69%)
W
Telstar (64%)
W
Excelsior (60%)
NEC logo NEC
L
Groningen (66%)
D
Telstar (64%)
D
Twente (81%)
D
Feyenoord (67%)
W
Excelsior (60%)
D
Heerenveen (67%)
W
PSV (80%)
W
Volendam (49%)

Opponent Quality: Quality blends league strength, recent points form, goal difference, and home/away context. It is not only club size or reputation.

Opponent Breakdown
Opponent Breakdown
Score
Opp. Quality
NAC A
0 - 2 L
54%
Volendam A
2 - 0 W
54%
Fortuna H
2 - 1 W
56%
AZ A
0 - 3 L
72%
Heracles H
4 - 1 W
36%
NEC A
2 - 2 D
69%
Telstar H
3 - 0 W
64%
Excelsior A
2 - 1 W
60%
Sparta H
2 - 1 W
44%
PSV A
1 - 3 L
80%
Opponent Breakdown
Opponent Breakdown
Score
Opp. Quality
Groningen A
1 - 2 L
66%
Telstar H
1 - 1 D
64%
Twente A
1 - 1 D
81%
Feyenoord H
1 - 1 D
67%
Excelsior A
2 - 0 W
60%
Heerenveen H
2 - 2 D
67%
PSV A
3 - 2 W
80%
Volendam H
3 - 0 W
49%
Fortuna H
2 - 3 L
56%
Ajax A
1 - 1 D
67%

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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