NEC vs SC Heerenveen Predictions

NEC and SC Heerenveen are set to face each other on October 19, 2024, at 11:30 PM at Sportpark De Weeren in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This Eredivisie clash will be officiated by Marc Nagtegaal.

Team Form and Head-to-Head Record

Both teams are struggling this season, with NEC currently in 16th place and SC Heerenveen in 15th. NEC has won 2, lost 5, and drawn 1 of their 8 Eredivisie matches this season, scoring just 0.88 goals per game while conceding 1.13. Their recent form is not much better, with just 1 win in their last 5 matches, where they’ve averaged 1.0 goal and conceded 1.2 goals.

SC Heerenveen has also had a tough season, winning 2, losing 4, and drawing 2 of their 8 games. They've been more productive offensively, averaging 1.25 goals per game, but their defense has been porous, conceding 2.13 goals per match. Like NEC, they have also managed just 1 win in their last 5 games, with an average of 1.0 goal scored but a worrying 3.0 goals conceded per game.

In their recent head-to-head record, NEC has been the more successful side, winning 2 of the last 5 encounters, including a 2-0 home win on March 10, 2024. SC Heerenveen has won 1, and 2 matches have ended in draws. NEC has averaged 1.2 goals per match in these meetings, while SC Heerenveen has managed just 0.8 goals per match.

NEC vs SC Heerenveen Key Points

• Over 0.5 goals have been scored in the last 40 matches of NEC

• At least 1 goal has been scored by NEC in 20 of their last 21 home matches

• Both teams scored in 5 of the last 6 home matches of NEC in Eredivisie

NEC vs SC Heerenveen Prediction

Our prediction for NEC vs SC Heerenveen, Eredivisie is:

TIP 1: Asian Handicap - NEC to Win +0

TIP 2: Anytime Goalscorer - Kento Shiogai