Heerenveen 3-2 NEC Nijmegen final score - 21 September 2025, Eredivisie

Oliver Braude is down and play has been interrupted for a few moments.

Tjaronn Chery Nijmegen.

Jannick van der Laan signals a Nijmegen throw-in in Heerenveen's half.

Throw-in Heerenveen.

Goal kick for Heerenveen at Abe Lenstra Stadion.

Nijmegen's Youssef El Kachati breaks free at Abe Lenstra Stadion. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Throw-in for Nijmegen in the half of Heerenveen.

Throw-in for Nijmegen in their own half.

Can Heerenveen get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Nijmegen's half?

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Robin Veldman (Heerenveen) is making a fourth substitution, with Mats Egbring replacing Jacob Trenskow.

Isaiah Ahmed is replacing Ringo Meerveld for Heerenveen at Abe Lenstra Stadion.

Nijmegen are caught offside.

Heerenveen awarded a free kick in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a Nijmegen goal kick.

Corner awarded to Heerenveen.

Jannick van der Laan signals a free kick to Heerenveen.

Goal! Sami Ouaissa pulls one back to make it 3-2. Great play from Koki Ogawa to set up the goal.

Can Heerenveen capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Nijmegen's half?

The home team have replaced Dylan Vente with Vaclav Sejk. This is the second substitution made today by Robin Veldman.

Ball safe as Heerenveen is awarded a throw-in in their half.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Heerenveen.

Nijmegen are pushing forward but Tjaronn Chery's finish is wide of the goal.

Nijmegen have been awarded a corner by Jannick van der Laan.

Nijmegen awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Free kick for Heerenveen in their own half.

Dick Schreuder is making the team's fifth substitution at Abe Lenstra Stadion with Youssef El Kachati replacing Kento Shiogai.

Ball safe as Heerenveen is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Throw-in for Heerenveen at Abe Lenstra Stadion.

Free kick for Heerenveen in the half of Nijmegen.

Kodai Sano (Nijmegen) has received a first yellow card.

Throw-in Heerenveen.

Amourrichio Van Axel Dongen is replacing Maxence Rivera for Heerenveen at Abe Lenstra Stadion.

Nijmegen to take a throw-in in Heerenveen territory.

Heerenveen have been awarded a corner by Jannick van der Laan.

Jannick van der Laan signals a free kick to Heerenveen in their own half.

Free kick Nijmegen.

Nijmegen are too eager and fall into an offside trap.

Jannick van der Laan signals a free kick to Nijmegen in their own half.

Goal! A headed strike from the away team reduces their deficit to 3-1. Koki Ogawa got above everyone else to nod it in. Thomas Ouwejan instrumental with a fine assist.

Corner awarded to Nijmegen.

Nijmegen have been awarded a corner by Jannick van der Laan.

Jacob Trenskow puts the ball in the net and the home team extend their lead. The score-line now reads 3-0.

Jannick van der Laan awards Nijmegen a goal kick.

Heerenveen advance rapidly upfield but Jannick van der Laan blows for offside.

Heerenveen awarded a free kick in their own half.

The away team replace Dirk Wanner Proper with Darko Nejasmic.

The away team have replaced Vito Van Crooij with Noe Lebreton. This is the third substitution made today by Dick Schreuder.

Nijmegen make their second substitution with Koki Ogawa replacing Brayann Pereira.

Dick Schreuder (Nijmegen) is making a first substitution, with Basar Onal replacing Vura.

Throw-in for Heerenveen in their own half.

Free kick for Heerenveen in their own half.

Throw-in for Nijmegen in the half of Heerenveen.

Free kick for Nijmegen in their own half.

In Heerenveen a free kick has been awarded the home team.

Corner awarded to Nijmegen.

Nijmegen awarded a free kick in their own half.

Goal! Heerenveen extend their lead to 2-0 through Dylan Vente. That's a fine assist from Jacob Trenskow.

Heerenveen have a goal kick.

Sami Ouaissa for Nijmegen gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Jannick van der Laan signals a Nijmegen throw-in in Heerenveen's half.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Jannick van der Laan awards the away team a throw-in.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Heerenveen.

The ref's whistle signals the end of the first-half.

Heerenveen have a goal kick.

Can Heerenveen get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Nijmegen's half?

Heerenveen's Maxence Rivera gets in a shot on goal at Abe Lenstra Stadion. But the effort is unsuccessful.

Goal kick for Heerenveen at Abe Lenstra Stadion.

Throw-in high up the field for Nijmegen in Heerenveen.

Heerenveen needs to be cautious. Nijmegen have an attacking throw-in.

Heerenveen awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Jannick van der Laan signals a Nijmegen throw-in in Heerenveen's half.

Jannick van der Laan awards the home team a throw-in.

Vasilios Zagaritis (Heerenveen) has received a yellow card from Jannick van der Laan.

Heerenveen will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Nijmegen.

Throw-in for Nijmegen at Abe Lenstra Stadion.

Heerenveen push forward at Abe Lenstra Stadion and Maas Willemsen gets in a great header. The attempt is cleared by the Nijmegen defence.

Corner awarded to Heerenveen.

Heerenveen's Ringo Meerveld misses with an attempt on goal.

Heerenveen have been awarded a corner by Jannick van der Laan.

Heerenveen have been awarded a corner by Jannick van der Laan.

Jacob Trenskow for Heerenveen drives towards goal at Abe Lenstra Stadion. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Jannick van der Laan signals a free kick to Nijmegen.

Heerenveen needs to be cautious. Nijmegen have an attacking throw-in.

Free kick Heerenveen.

Brayann Pereira for Nijmegen is back on the field again.

Jannick van der Laan waits before resuming play because Brayann Pereira for Nijmegen is still down.

Jannick van der Laan signals a free kick to Nijmegen in their own half.

Nijmegen awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a Nijmegen goal kick.

Ball safe as Nijmegen is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Nijmegen drives forward and Tjaronn Chery gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

Jannick van der Laan signals a throw-in for Nijmegen, close to Heerenveen's area.

Heerenveen take a 1-0 lead thanks to Ringo Meerveld.

Play has been interrupted briefly in Heerenveen to check on Sami Ouaissa, who is grimacing with pain.

Free kick for Heerenveen in their own half.

Nijmegen awarded a free kick in their own half.

Throw-in for Nijmegen in their own half.

In Heerenveen, Heerenveen push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.

Can Heerenveen capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Nijmegen's half?

Throw-in Nijmegen.

Jannick van der Laan awards the away team a throw-in.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Ball safe as Nijmegen is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Throw-in Nijmegen.

Can Nijmegen get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Heerenveen's half?

Heerenveen awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Throw-in for Heerenveen in their own half.

Free kick for Nijmegen in the half of Heerenveen.

Free kick in a good position for Heerenveen!

Corner awarded to Nijmegen.

Nijmegen have been awarded a corner by Jannick van der Laan.

Jannick van der Laan awards Nijmegen a goal kick.

Vasilios Zagaritis (Heerenveen) is first to the ball but his header is off-target.

Corner awarded to Heerenveen.

Heerenveen pushes forward through Dylan Vente, whose finish on goal is saved.

Jannick van der Laan signals a free kick to Heerenveen just outside Nijmegen's area.

Nijmegen's Tjaronn Chery is on target but unsuccessful.

Heerenveen to take a throw-in in Nijmegen territory.

Nijmegen drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside.

In Heerenveen Nijmegen drive forward through Vito Van Crooij. His shot is on target but it's saved.

Throw-in for Heerenveen at Abe Lenstra Stadion.

Throw-in for Heerenveen close to the penalty box.

Throw-in high up the field for Heerenveen in Heerenveen.

Heerenveen have a dangerous throw-in.

Jannick van der Laan signals a free kick to Heerenveen in their own half.

Throw-in for Nijmegen in the half of Heerenveen.

SC Heerenveen scores 1.67 goals when playing at home and NEC Nijmegen scores 1.25 goals when playing away (on average).

Both teams lost their last match.

Both teams haven't won their last match in Eredivisie.

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between SC Heerenveen and NEC Nijmegen is 1.

Average number of goals in meetings between SC Heerenveen and NEC Nijmegen is 2.6.

SC Heerenveen scores 1 goals in a match against NEC Nijmegen and NEC Nijmegen scores 1.6 goals against SC Heerenveen (on average).

In the last 5 meetings SC Heerenveen won 2, NEC Nijmegen won 2, 1 draws.

NEC Nijmegen's performance of the last 5 matches is better than SC Heerenveen's.

In Eredivisie, NEC Nijmegen has better performance than SC Heerenveen.

When NEC Nijmegen is down 1-0 away, they win 14% of their matches.

When SC Heerenveen is down 0-1 home, they win 25% of their matches.

When NEC Nijmegen leads 0-1 away, they win in 100% of their matches.

When SC Heerenveen leads 1-0 at home, they win in 58% of their matches.

On their last meeting SC Heerenveen won by 1 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was SC Heerenveen.

SC Heerenveen wins 27% of halftimes, NEC Nijmegen wins 21%.

SC Heerenveen wins 1st half in 27% of their matches, NEC Nijmegen in 21% of their matches.

NEC Nijmegen have scored at least one goal for 14 consecutive matches.

SC Heerenveen have conceded a goal in each of their last 10 matches.

A year ago, NEC Nijmegen were number 9 in the table with 6 points. Now they are number 5 with 9 points.

SC Heerenveen's home record this season: 0-2-1.

SC Heerenveen haven't scored in 0 of their 3 home matches in Eredivisie this season.

When playing at home, SC Heerenveen have not lost to NEC Nijmegen in their last 3 encounters.

SC Heerenveen have played 4 home matches in a row without winning.

SC Heerenveen haven't won in their last 10 games.

Did you know that NEC Nijmegen scores 24% of their goals between the minutes 46-60?

Last season's matches: 1-0 (SC Heerenveen at home) and 3-0 (NEC Nijmegen at home).

During the last 54 meetings, SC Heerenveen have won 22 times, there have been 12 draws while NEC Nijmegen have won 20 times. The goal difference is 86-78 in favour of SC Heerenveen.

During the last 28 meetings with SC Heerenveen playing at home, SC Heerenveen have won 13 times, there have been 7 draws while NEC Nijmegen have won 8 times. The goal difference is 50-34 in favour of SC Heerenveen.

The most common result of matches between SC Heerenveen and NEC Nijmegen is 1-1. 6 matches have ended with this result.