Heerenveen - NEC Nijmegen prediction 31 October 2026
Heerenveen
NEC Nijmegen
ADO Den HaagHeerenveenHeerenveenSBV Excelsior RotterdamPSV EindhovenHeerenveenSparta RotterdamHeerenveenHeerenveenTelstarHeerenveenAZ AlkmaarWillem IIHeerenveenHeerenveenZwolleAjaxHeerenveenHeerenveenTwenteHeerenveenVolos NFCClub BruggeHeerenveenHeerenveenDe GraafschapUtrechtHeerenveenHeerenveenAjaxNEC NijmegenGroningenDinamo ZagrebNEC NijmegenNEC NijmegenFortuna SittardNEC NijmegenLevski SofiaAjaxNEC NijmegenNEC NijmegenGo Ahead EaglesJuventusNEC NijmegenCambuur LeeuwardenNEC NijmegenNEC NijmegenSBV Excelsior RotterdamNEC NijmegenFeyenoordZwolleNEC NijmegenBodo/GlimtNEC NijmegenNEC NijmegenBodo/GlimtWillem IINEC NijmegenNEC NijmegenOlympiacos Piraeus| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.18 | 4.10 | 3.05 | |
| 2.10 | 2.65 | 2.95 | |
| 2.08 | 2.48 | 3.05 | |
| 2.05 | 3.90 | 3.00 | |
| 2.05 | 2.62 | 3.10 | |
| 1.91 | 2.62 | 3.20 |
- 1Bernt Klaverboergoalkeeper
- 9Dylan Venteforward
- 20Jacob Trenskowmidfielder
- 3Maas Willemsendefender
- 16Marcus Lindaymidfielder
- 7Maxence Riveraforward
- 8Nolhan Courtensmidfielder
- 45Oliver Braudedefender
- 10Ringo Meerveldmidfielder
- 4Sam Kerstendefender
- 19Vasilios Zagaritisdefender
- 49Anass Bouziane
- 44Andries Noppert
- 23Darling Bladi
- 28Hristiyan Petrov
- 29Lanroy Machine
- 11Luca Oyen
- 21Marko Farji
- 13Mats Egbring
- 2Mees Hilgers
- 17Roberts Uldrikis
- 30Timo Schreuder
- 22Ahmetcan Kaplandefender
- 30Brian Linssenmidfielder
- 99Clement Bischoffmidfielder
- 6Darko Nejasmicmidfielder
- 24Deveron Fonvilledefender
- 1Gonzalo Crettazgoalkeeper
- 35Jamiro Monteiromidfielder
- 34Kevin Kersforward
- 20Noรฉ Lebretonmidfielder
- 4Perr Schuursdefender
- 9Tjaronn Cherymidfielder
- 19Adam Tahaui
- 66Almugera Kabar
- 18Dennis Geiger
- 36Freek Entius
- 73Gabriel Bras
- 8Isak Hansen-Aaroen
- 14Kaj Sierhuis
- 5Mitchel Bakker
- 12Nikolas Polster
- 21Tobias Storm
- 11Willum Thรณr Willumsson
NEC NijmegenHeerenveenHeerenveenNEC NijmegenHeerenveenNEC NijmegenNEC NijmegenHeerenveenNEC NijmegenHeerenveenHeerenveenNEC NijmegenNEC NijmegenHeerenveenHeerenveenNEC NijmegenHeerenveenNEC NijmegenHeerenveenNEC NijmegenNEC NijmegenHeerenveenHeerenveenNEC NijmegenHeerenveenNEC Nijmegen| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Feyenoord | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 31:10 | +21 | 23 |
| 2 |  AZ Alkmaar | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 20:10 | +10 | 20 |
| 3 |  PSV Eindhoven | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 27:12 | +15 | 19 |
| 4 |  Ajax | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 27:12 | +15 | 18 |
| 5 |  Twente | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 17:10 | +7 | 17 |
| 6 |  Fortuna Sittard | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 16:17 | -1 | 15 |
| 7 | Heerenveen | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 18:13 | +5 | 15 |
| 8 |  Groningen | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 22:19 | +3 | 14 |
| 9 |  Go Ahead Eagles | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 23:23 | 0 | 14 |
| 10 |  Cambuur Leeuwarden | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 19:22 | -3 | 12 |
| 11 |  Utrecht | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 17:27 | -10 | 12 |
| 12 |  SBV Excelsior Rotterdam | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 16:18 | -2 | 11 |
| 13 | NEC Nijmegen | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 15:16 | -1 | 10 |
| 14 |  Sparta Rotterdam | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 16:22 | -6 | 9 |
| 15 |  Zwolle | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11:23 | -12 | 8 |
| 16 |  Telstar | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12:21 | -9 | 6 |
| 17 |  ADO Den Haag | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 13:23 | -10 | 6 |
| 18 |  Willem II | 10 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 10:32 | -22 | 2 |
Heerenveen vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction (Oct 31)
The Heerenveen vs NEC Nijmegen prediction for this Eredivisie clash on Oct 31 at 17:45 points towards a home advantage. Based on the stats, Heerenveen has a 45% chance of winning, the draw is at 30%, and NEC Nijmegen has a 25% chance.
Team Form
Heerenveen comes into this match in solid shape. Their last five results are W, W, L, W, D. Most recently, they secured a 3-2 away win against ADO Den Haag on Oct 24 and a dominant 4-0 home victory against SBV Excelsior Rotterdam on Oct 16. The only blemish was a 2-0 loss at PSV Eindhoven. NEC Nijmegen's recent form shows resilience but too many draws: D, W, D, D, D. Their last five matches include a 2-2 home draw with Groningen and a 2-2 draw against Fortuna Sittard. A highlight was a 4-2 Europa League win at Dinamo Zagreb on Oct 22.
Head-to-Head Record
In the last 13 head-to-head meetings, NEC Nijmegen holds a slight edge with 5 wins to Heerenveen's 3, alongside 5 draws. The most recent clashes have been tight. On Mar 22, 2026, NEC Nijmegen drew 2-2 at home with Heerenveen. Before that, Heerenveen won 3-2 at home on Sep 21, 2025, and 1-0 at home on Apr 27, 2025. NEC Nijmegen won the earlier two fixtures: 3-0 on Oct 19, 2024, and 2-0 on Mar 10, 2024.
League Table Positions
Heerenveen sits 7th in the Eredivisie with 15 points from 10 matches, scoring 18 goals and conceding 13. At home, they are 6th with 7 points from 5 games (2W, 1D, 2L). NEC Nijmegen's table position is not listed in the provided data, indicating they are outside the top 12. Their away form data is also not available. Heerenveen's home record shows 7 goals scored and 5 conceded, suggesting a reasonably tight defense at the Abe Lenstra Stadion.
Win Probability: Heerenveen or NEC Nijmegen?
The win probability calculation gives Heerenveen a 45% chance, the draw a 30% chance, and NEC Nijmegen a 25% chance. This is based on average bookmaker odds (normalized), Heerenveen's stronger recent form with 3 wins in 5, their home advantage where they scored 4 against Excelsior, and a head-to-head record that slightly favors the away team historically but has seen Heerenveen win two of the last three meetings at home. NEC Nijmegen's run of four draws in five games reduces their win probability.
Odds & Match Prediction
Bookmakers see Heerenveen as the favorite. The available odds show a home win priced at an average of around 1.90. The draw is widely available at odds of 2.58 or higher, with some bookies going up to 4.20. An away win for NEC Nijmegen is priced around 3.30. Based on the stats, the most likely outcome is a Heerenveen victory, but a draw is a strong second possibility given NEC Nijmegen's tendency to share the points.
Heerenveen vs NEC Nijmegen โ FAQ
- Who will win Heerenveen vs NEC Nijmegen?
- Heerenveen is the favorite to win with a 45% probability. A draw has a 30% chance, while NEC Nijmegen has a 25% chance based on recent form and home advantage.
- What is the win probability for Heerenveen?
- Heerenveen has a 45% chance of winning. This is calculated from their stronger recent form and home record, despite NEC Nijmegen's slight edge in the historical head-to-head.
- When is the Heerenveen vs NEC Nijmegen match?
- The match kicks off on Oct 31 at 17:45. It is an Eredivisie fixture taking place at the Abe Lenstra Stadion in Heerenveen.
- What are the odds for Heerenveen vs NEC Nijmegen?
- The odds for a Heerenveen win are around 1.80 to 1.99. A draw is priced between 2.58 and 4.20, and a NEC Nijmegen away win is available at odds from 3.20 to 3.50.