NEC Nijmegen vs Heerenveen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Mar 2026

Eredivisie Betting Preview: NEC Nijmegen vs Heerenveen

NEC Nijmegen host Heerenveen at Stadion De Goffert, with kick-off set for 07:15 on Sunday 22 March.

NEC look like a spot of value at -159 when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. The home team should be able to deliver a victory against Heerenveen based on the information available.

NEC Nijmegen have won back-to-back Eredivisie games. A 3-2 triumph recently occurred away at Philips Stadion when playing PSV Eindhoven. Dick Schreuder's team recorded just 30% possession and had six shots on target, while Bryan Linssen registered two goals and Youssef El Kachati scored one.

Heerenveen beat Telstar in their previous game, making it three consecutive wins. It was a 3-0 home triumph at Abe Lenstra Stadion. The Super Frisians had 44% of possession and eight shots on goal, with Lasse Nordaas, Maxence Rivera and Jacob Trenskow finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Heerenveen have claimed back-to-back victories over NEC, achieving winning home scorelines of 3-2 and 1-0 at Abe Lenstra Stadion. The past 9 H2H games have involved three wins apiece along with three draws.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	NEC Nijmegen	27	14	7	6	67	45	22	67:45	49
7	SC Heerenveen	27	11	7	9	47	44	3	47:44	40

View Full Table

NEC have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 2.4 goals from 16.8 attempts and 6.6 shots on goal. NEC have averaged 56.0% possession, 438.7 passes and 6.5 corners per game, conceding 1.6 goals and 4.5 corners from 11.4 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal.

Top goalscorers Bryan Linssen and Tjaronn Chery have found the net 4 times, with Basar Onal scoring 3. The leading assistor is Noe Lebreton with 4.

Heerenveen have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, with an average of 12.8 attempts, 5.0 shots on goal and 1.8 goals. Robin Veldman's side average 45.8% possession, 440.3 passes, 4.0 corners awarded and 6.0 corners against them, while 1.8 goals have been conceded from 6.0 shots on goal and 16.2 attempts.

Lasse Nordaas is top of the team’s scoring charts with 5 goals, Jacob Trenskow has 4 and Luuk Brouwers is on 3. Joris van Overeem has managed 4 assists in the last 10 games, while Bernt Klaverboer has one clean sheet to his name.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

NEC Nijmegen predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Jasper Cillessen (GK), Jetro Willems, Ahmetcan Kaplan, Deveron Fonville, Sami Ouaissa, Darko Nejasmic, Kodai Sano, Başar Önal, Tjaronn Chery, Noé Lebreton, Brian Linssen.

Heerenveen predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Bernt Klaverboer (GK), Hristiyan Petrov, Sam Kersten, Maas Willemsen, Vasilios Zagaritis, Marcus Linday, Joris van Overeem, Jacob Trenskow, Ringo Meerveld, Luuk Brouwers, Lasse Nordas.

NEC Nijmegen vs Heerenveen Prediction & Betting Tips

We cover the key NEC Nijmegen vs Heerenveen betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best corners pick, correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

There’s every chance that NEC can win this Eredivisie clash and we’ll happily back the home team to land the glory. Grab the odds of -159 with confidence that a victory can be landed.

We use the latest Eredivisie injury and suspension information to come up with the best possible football predictions. You will also see that we sometimes take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.

Key NEC Nijmegen vs Heerenveen league stats:

• NEC have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• NEC have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• NEC have won 2 consecutive games.
• Heerenveen have lost 12 of their last 19 games on the road.

The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 61.3% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, we think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

If you think NEC are too short a price on the Full-Time Result market but feel confident about their chances, why not consider the Asian Handicap where you can get bigger odds.

Before placing your next bet, explore our trusted bonus guide featuring top free bets and generous sign-up offers.

Our Match Prediction

NEC Nijmegen To Win @ -159 Watch Live Bet Now

BetMGM Promo Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Disclosure: This preview contains affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. T&Cs apply. We only recommend licensed and regulated operators. See our Editorial Policy. Pick odds and lines reflect the price available at the time of publication (Mar 20, 13:27). Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Correct Score Prediction

NEC 2 - 0 Heerenveen

NEC are available at +800 when it comes to them winning 2-0. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tjaronn Chery Over 3.5 Shots -111

Tjaronn Chery (NEC) has covered the 3.5 shots total in three straight Eredivisie matches on home soil. Out of the prop bets currently on offer, we’re opting for the -111 when it comes to this Player Shots wager.

Latest Tjaronn Chery Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+125

First

+400

Shots

Over 3.5

-111

Under 3.5

-

---

Bryan Linssen to Score +155

Bryan Linssen (NEC) has registered three goals in his past five Eredivisie matches. There are odds of +155 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.

Latest Bryan Linssen Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+155

First

+500

Shots

Over 2.5

-143

Under 2.5

-

Pick odds and lines correct at publication. Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -149

All of the past five NEC Nijmegen matches have seen the 9.5 Total Corners line covered, with the same thing happening in the previous three Heerenveen away games. We’re content to wager the -149 for the teams to cover the Total Corners line as this looks appealing.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

NEC

Total

11.00 6.50 4.50

Home

10.60 6.50 4.10

Away

10.00 5.20 4.80

Heerenveen

Total

10.00 4.00 6.00

Home

9.70 5.10 4.60

Away

11.50 5.80 5.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-115

Under 10.5

-123

NEC Corners

Over 6.5

-100

Under 6.5

-143

Heerenveen Corners

Over 3.5

-152

Under 3.5

+106

Most Corners

1

-238

X

+750

2

+220

Pick odds and lines correct at publication. Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

NEC Nijmegen vs Heerenveen Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Some will want to go ahead and back NEC Nijmegen at -159 to win this Eredivisie encounter. After all, this betting price suggests a 61% chance that the favourites end up succeeding. If you’re interested in wagering Heerenveen, you can get +350 for the underdog.

NEC winning by one goal means that the Asian Handicap -1 selection would get a full refund. However, you would get paid out at +102 if they manage to beat Heerenveen by two or more.

For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. If you are expecting both teams to score, there’s the chance to back Yes at -244 on the BTTS market.

You can find hundreds of markets for every Eredivisie match, with the top betting apps creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and In-Play selections before placing your football bets.

Full-Time Result

1

-159

X

+340

2

+350

Half-Time Result

1

+106

X

+163

2

+330

Double Chance

1X

-526

12

-500

X2

+120

Draw No Bet

1

-370

2

+230

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

+102

2 Hcp +1

-127

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+190

Over 2.5

-263

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-244

No

+165

Those interested in Tjaronn Chery to find the net anytime can get +125, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +400.

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

First

+125

Anytime

+400

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

First

+150

Anytime

+480

Bryan Linssen (NEC)

First

+155

Anytime

+500

Pereira Da Silva Danilo (NEC)

First

+180

Anytime

+575

Lasse Nordas (Heerenveen)

First

+180

Anytime

+600

Jacob Trenskow (Heerenveen)

First

+230

Anytime

+750

Basar Önal (NEC)

First

+240

Anytime

+750

Willum Willumsson (NEC)

First

+250

Anytime

+750

Dylan Vente (Heerenveen)

First

+250

Anytime

+800

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

First

+280

Anytime

+900

Noé Lebreton (NEC)

First

+320

Anytime

+1000

Kodai Sano (NEC)

First

+390

Anytime

+1300

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

First

+400

Anytime

+1300

Ringo Meerveld (Heerenveen)

First

+410

Anytime

+1300

Dirk Proper (NEC)

First

+480

Anytime

+1500

Luuk Brouwers (Heerenveen)

First

+540

Anytime

+1700

Ahmetcan Kaplan (NEC)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Eli Dasa (NEC)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Luca Oyen (Heerenveen)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Joris Van Overeem (Heerenveen)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Jetro Willems (NEC)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Philippe Sandler (NEC)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Brayann Pereira (NEC)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Bram Nuytinck (NEC)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

Over 3.5

-111

Under 3.5

-

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

Over 3.5

+135

Under 3.5

-

Jacob Trenskow (Heerenveen)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-

Noé Lebreton (NEC)

Over 2.5

+116

Under 2.5

-

Lasse Nordas (Heerenveen)

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-

Bryan Linssen (NEC)

Over 2.5

-143

Under 2.5

-

Basar Önal (NEC)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

-

Willum Willumsson (NEC)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-

Dylan Vente (Heerenveen)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

-

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-

Kodai Sano (NEC)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Ringo Meerveld (Heerenveen)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

Over 0.5

-278

Under 0.5

-

Dirk Proper (NEC)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-

Luuk Brouwers (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

Ahmetcan Kaplan (NEC)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-

Eli Dasa (NEC)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-

Luca Oyen (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Joris Van Overeem (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-

NEC have racked up six victories, two draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 2.40 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

Heerenveen have racked up five wins, four defeats and one draw in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

NEC were 3-0 victors against Heerenveen last time out at Stadion De Goffert. The past 4 H2H games at Stadion De Goffert have involved two NEC wins, one Heerenveen victory and one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
NEC Nijmegen Home Stats		6-2-2	3.90	2.40	1.50	9	1	8	2
Heerenveen Away Stats		5-1-4	3.40	1.70	1.70	8	2	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

It’s great to access Eredivisie live streaming on your iPhone, iPad or Android device, with desktop also an option. Place a recent bet or have a funded sportsbook account.

You’re never short of viewing opportunities. Check out the daily list of sporting events that are being covered through this service.

NEC Nijmegen vs Heerenveen Live Streaming Watch Live Geo-restrictions apply. To use the services you need to be logged in, a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours.

NEC Nijmegen vs Heerenveen Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the NEC Nijmegen vs Heerenveen team news. Get the predicted and confirmed Eredivisie lineups plus the latest injury updates from us.

NEC Nijmegen Team Page Heerenveen Team Page

Top Football Pages