NEC vs Heerenveen Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
NEC welcome Heerenveen to Stadion de Goffert on 22 March 2026, with kickoff scheduled for . The fixture forms part of the ongoing Netherlands Eredivisie schedule and brings together two sides looking to deliver a strong performance.
NEC prefer systems with three central defenders.
Heerenveen operate with a well-rounded tactical structure.
Recent Form
NEC
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Heerenveen
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NEC have shown a clear dip in performances over recent games. It will be important for them to respond quickly in upcoming fixtures.
In contrast, Heerenveen are in flying form, dominating recent fixtures. Confidence should be high going into the next match.
Recent Form Home/Away
NEC (Home)
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Heerenveen (Away)
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NEC form remains fairly steady regardless of location.
Heerenveen's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
NEC
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Heerenveen
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NEC have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
Also, Heerenveen are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. Defensive frailties could be costly.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
NEC (Home)
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Heerenveen (Away)
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NEC's defensive record is consistent both home and away.
Heerenveen show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
NEC
+--++
Heerenveen
+++++
NEC regularly feature in high-scoring games. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.
In contrast, Heerenveen's matches have been highly entertaining, with goals flowing freely. Fans have been treated to plenty of action.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
NEC (Home)
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Heerenveen (Away)
+++++
A big contrast, with NEC's home games producing significantly more goals.
There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Heerenveen.
Scoring Consistency
NEC
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Heerenveen
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NEC have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Similarly, Heerenveen have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
NEC (Home)
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Heerenveen (Away)
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NEC's ability to score has been consistent home and away.
Heerenveen's scoring form shows only minor variation between home and away.
On average NEC scores 2.7 and concedes 1.7 goals in home matches, while Heerenveen averagely scores 1.4 and concedes 1.6 goals in away matches.
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NEC vs Heerenveen Video Content
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NEC vs Heerenveen Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average NEC scores after every 6.5 shots, while Heerenveen gets averagely 11.5 shots in a game.
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NEC vs Heerenveen Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
NEC fielded the below lineup in the last match against Fortuna Sittard: Crettaz; Fonville, Kaplan, Pereira; Onal, Nejasmic, Sano, Ouaissa; Chery; Ogawa, Danilo
In their last match against Excelsior starting lineup of Heerenveen was the following:
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