Eredivisie — Regular Season
How did NEC and Heerenveen perform?
NEC and Heerenveen Match Stats
NEC and Heerenveen Lineups
NEC
4-3-3 Heerenveen
4-3-3NEC and Heerenveen Head to Head
Past H2H Matches & Results
Eredivisie Standings Season 2025/2026
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  PSV |
18 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 57-22 | 35 | 49 |
| 2 |  Feyenoord |
18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 44-23 | 21 | 36 |
| 3 |  Ajax |
17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 32-22 | 10 | 30 |
| 4 | Nijmegen |
17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 43-29 | 14 | 29 |
| 5 |  AZ Alkmaar |
17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 32-28 | 4 | 28 |
| 6 |  Groningen |
18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 25-22 | 3 | 28 |
| 7 |  Twente |
18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 27-22 | 5 | 26 |
| 8 | Heerenveen |
18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 31-28 | 3 | 24 |
| 9 |  Utrecht |
17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 28-23 | 5 | 23 |
| 10 |  Sparta Rotterdam |
17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 18-31 | -13 | 23 |
| 11 |  Sittard |
17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 25-29 | -4 | 21 |
| 12 |  Zwolle |
18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 22-39 | -17 | 20 |
| 13 |  G.A. Eagles |
17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 26-29 | -3 | 19 |
| 14 |  Excelsior |
17 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 17-32 | -15 | 19 |
| 15 |  Telstar |
17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 20-27 | -7 | 15 |
| 16 |  Heracles |
17 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 26-44 | -18 | 14 |
| 17 |  NAC Breda |
18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 16-26 | -10 | 14 |
| 18 |  FC Volendam |
18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 19-32 | -13 | 14 |
Qualification/Relegation
NEC vs Heerenveen Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2021-11-06
Tactical discipline and raw talent were on full display as NEC faced off against Heerenveen at Goffertstadion (Nijmegen). The Eredivisie — Regular Season fixture, contested on November 06, 2021, showcased the tactical evolution of both squads.
From the opening whistle, it was clear that both managers had done their homework. The midfield battles were intense, and the decisive moments came down to execution in the final third. It was a game where tactical adjustments made all the difference.
League Context & Table Position
Heading into this match, NEC were sitting in 4th place with 29 points. Their campaign has seen 8 wins and 5 draws, leaving them with a record of 4 losses.
Heerenveen, sitting in 8th with 24 points, approached the game with a different philosophy. With 6 wins to their name, they aimed to exploit the spaces left by the hosts.
Historical Matchup
In their last 7 Eredivisie — Regular Season meetings, the balance of power has been intriguing. NEC have secured 2 wins.
However, Heerenveen have proven to be tough opponents, winning 3 times. There have been 2 draws. Notably, both teams scored in 3 of these encounters, and over 2.5 goals were seen in 3 matches.
Recent Form Guide
Here is how both teams have fared in their recent matches before this encounter:
Recent Matches of NEC
- Nijmegen 2-2 Ajax (Eredivisie, Dec 20, 2025)
- Telstar 2-2 Nijmegen (Eredivisie, Dec 13, 2025)
- FC Volendam 2-3 Nijmegen (Eredivisie, Dec 07, 2025)
- Nijmegen 3-1 Sparta Rotterdam (Eredivisie, Nov 29, 2025)
- Feyenoord 2-4 Nijmegen (Eredivisie, Nov 23, 2025)
- Nijmegen 2-0 Groningen (Eredivisie, Nov 09, 2025)
- Utrecht 1-0 Nijmegen (Eredivisie, Nov 02, 2025)
- Zwolle 2-2 Nijmegen (Eredivisie, Oct 25, 2025)
Recent Matches of Heerenveen
- Heerenveen 2-2 Feyenoord (Eredivisie, Jan 11, 2026)
- Heracles 0-3 Heerenveen (Eredivisie, Dec 20, 2025)
- Sparta Rotterdam 0-3 Heerenveen (Eredivisie, Dec 14, 2025)
- Heerenveen 0-2 PSV (Eredivisie, Dec 06, 2025)
- Zwolle 2-1 Heerenveen (Eredivisie, Nov 28, 2025)
- Heerenveen 3-1 AZ Alkmaar (Eredivisie, Nov 23, 2025)
- Sittard 2-0 Heerenveen (Eredivisie, Nov 08, 2025)
- Ajax 1-1 Heerenveen (Eredivisie, Nov 01, 2025)
Full Match Replay
Catch all the tactical breakdowns and highlights from NEC vs Heerenveen clash right here. We provide in-depth post-match analysis to help you understand the game better.
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