NEC Nijmegen vs SC Heerenveen Prediction, Preview and Stats

Netherlands flag 2025/2026 Eredivisie, Netherlands
Goffertstadion Sun, 22 Mar - 11:15 AM
Eredivisie
NEC Nijmegen NEC
2 – 2
SC Heerenveen HEE
Full Time Sun, 22 Mar 11:15 AM
Round 28 Regular Season
Tjaronn Chery - 57', 19'
Goal
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Goal
Ringo Meerveld - 45'
Jacob Trenskow - 37'

CONTEXT

Match is finished. NEC Nijmegen 1–0 SC Heerenveen. The result saw NEC Nijmegen take the points. NEC Nijmegen showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels. The end result aligned with the pre-match projection. xG finished NEC Nijmegen 2.1 – 1.7 SC Heerenveen. Possession was 55%–45%.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: NEC Nijmegen showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was consistent with expected goal differential.
  • Market alignment: End result was aligned with the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Aligned with xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: No major event distortion.
  • Red card distortion: None.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
No referee statistics available.
NEC Nijmegen D. Schreuder
D. Schreuder
VS
SC Heerenveen R. Veldman
R. Veldman
1.9
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.67
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
PSV Rank: 87 W
FC Volendam Rank: 60 W
Fortuna Sittard Rank: 63 L
Ajax Rank: 76 D
Sparta Rotterdam Rank: 67 D
FC Utrecht Rank: 72 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Telstar Rank: 60 W
Excelsior Rank: 59 W
Sparta Rotterdam Rank: 67 W
PSV Rank: 85 L
PEC Zwolle Rank: 65 W
Go Ahead Eagles Rank: 65 W
11
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
11 - 9 - 11
11

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home NEC Nijmegen
56.96%
Draw
20.93%
Away SC Heerenveen
22.11%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
75.04
69.68
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
NEC Nijmegen
SC Heerenveen
Power Score
75.04
69.68
League Position
3
8
Global Rank
103
206

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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NEC Nijmegen — Opponent-weighted form score
SC Heerenveen — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) NEC Nijmegen SC Heerenveen

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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NEC Nijmegen

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

SC Heerenveen

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

NEC Nijmegen ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy SC Heerenveen
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
47.00
28.00
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
28.00
47.00
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
NEC Nijmegen +2.00 Efficiency Index
vs
SC Heerenveen -2.00 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
NEC Nijmegen
SC Heerenveen
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

NEC Nijmegen
vs
SC Heerenveen
Created Set-piece attacking threat
NEC Nijmegen SC Heerenveen
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
0%
0%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
+0.00 vs +0.00
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
NEC Nijmegen SC Heerenveen
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
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NEC Nijmegen
SC Heerenveen
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG
Counter Attack / Transition data not available for this match.
Pressure Index data not available for this match.

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 31 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

NEC Nijmegen NEC Home
31 matches
SC Heerenveen HEE Away
Match Record
11
Wins
11
9
Draws
9
11
Losses
11
Goals
47
Goals Scored
44
44
Goals Conceded
47
+3
Goal Difference
-3

Data last updated: 2026-03-27T12:23:45+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
J. Cillessen
Substitution
Netherlands
22 J. Cillessen
P. Sandler
Netherlands
3 P. Sandler
A. Kaplan
Turkey
4 A. Kaplan
J. Willems
Substitution
Netherlands
15 J. Willems
S. Ouaissa
Netherlands
25 S. Ouaissa
D. Nejašmić
Croatia
6 D. Nejašmić
K. Sano
Japan
23 K. Sano
B. Onal
Netherlands
11 B. Onal
T. Chery
Suriname
10 (C) T. Chery
N. Lebreton
Substitution
France
20 N. Lebreton
B. Linssen
Substitution
Netherlands
30 B. Linssen
Pitch
B. Klaverboer
Netherlands
22 B. Klaverboer
V. Zagaritis
Greece
19 V. Zagaritis
M. Willemsen
Substitution
Netherlands
3 M. Willemsen
S. Kersten
Substitution
Netherlands
4 S. Kersten
M. Egbring
Netherlands
15 M. Egbring
J. van Overeem
Netherlands
6 (C) J. van Overeem
M. Linday
Substitution
Sweden
16 M. Linday
D. Vente
Substitution
Netherlands
9 D. Vente
R. Meerveld
Substitution
Netherlands
10 R. Meerveld
J. Trenskow
Denmark
20 J. Trenskow
L. Nordås
Norway
18 L. Nordås

General Information

Date & Time :
Mar 22, 2026, 11:15 AM
Competition :
2025/2026 Eredivisie, Netherlands · Round 28 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Goffertstadion
Capacity :
12500
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ , Clear
Referees :
Martin van den Kerkhof
Frans Ozinga
Don Frijn
Wouter Wiersma

Statistics

Possession
NEC
54%
HEE
46%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 2
4 Big Chances Created 3
7 Shots 3
77 Dangerous attacks 32
55 Possession 45
6 Corners 2
11 Free kicks 6

Match Overview

7 Goal Kicks 15
18 Successful Headers 26
21 Throwins 20
38 Ball Safe 67
14 Goal Attempts 7
21 Dribble Attempts 18
4 Substitutions 5
52 Successful Dribbles Percentage 50
11 Successful Dribbles 9
2 Injuries 2
1 Assists 2
0 Hit Woodwork 1

Attacking

136 Attacks 90
3 Big Chances Missed 2

Possession

36 Successful Long Passes Percentage 43
356 Successful Passes 256
80 Successful Passes Percentage 70
443 Passes 368
16 Key Passes 7
53 Long Passes 83
19 Successful Long Passes 36

Defensive

12 Interceptions 7
3 Saves 8
20 Tackles 21

Build-up

20 Total Crosses 12
4 Accurate Crosses 5

Discipline

6 Fouls 11
4 Offsides 0

Lineup

Referee : Martin van den Kerkhof

Starting XI ▼

22
Jasper Cillessen
Jasper Cillessen Goalkeeper
6.65
31
Rijk Janse
Rijk Janse
Goalkeeper6'
6.49
3
Philippe Sandler
Philippe Sandler Defender
6.84
4
Ahmetcan Kaplan
Ahmetcan Kaplan Defender
7.13
15
Jetro Willems
Jetro Willems Defender
6.21
24
Deveron Fonville
Deveron Fonville
Defender63'
6.41
6
Darko Nejasmic
Darko Nejasmic Midfielder
7.2
11
Başar Önal
Başar Önal Midfielder
7.05
23
Kodai Sano
Kodai Sano Midfielder
7.55
25
Sami Ouaissa
Sami Ouaissa Midfielder
7.78
10
Tjaronn Chery
Tjaronn Chery (C) Attacker
2
8.53
20
Noé Lebreton
Noé Lebreton Attacker
6.9
18
Koki Ogawa
Koki Ogawa
Attacker88'
30
Bryan Linssen
Bryan Linssen Attacker
6.13
34
Youssef El Kachati
Youssef El Kachati
Attacker63'
6.21
Referee : Martin van den Kerkhof

Starting XI ▼

22
Bernt Klaverboer
Bernt Klaverboer Goalkeeper
8.68
3
Maas Willemsen
Maas Willemsen Defender
6.58
17
Nikolai Hopland
Nikolai Hopland
Defender77'
6.7
4
Sam Kersten
Sam Kersten Defender
6.9
28
Hristiyan Petrov
Hristiyan Petrov
Defender77'
6.58
15
Mats Egbring
Mats Egbring Defender
6.82
19
Vasilios Zagaritis
Vasilios Zagaritis Defender
7.16
6
Joris van Overeem
Joris van Overeem (C) Midfielder
6.88
9
Dylan Vente
Dylan Vente Midfielder
6.03
36
Nolhan Courtens
Nolhan Courtens
Midfielder77'
6.42
10
Ringo Meerveld
Ringo Meerveld Midfielder
6.75
11
Luca Oyen
Luca Oyen
Attacker89'
16
Marcus Linday
Marcus Linday Midfielder
6.6
8
Luuk Brouwers
Luuk Brouwers
Midfielder66'
6.75
20
Jacob Trenskow
Jacob Trenskow Midfielder
7.28
18
Lasse Nordås
Lasse Nordås Attacker
6.93

Events

2ND-HALF
89'
Event
Luca Oyen → Ringo Meerveld
9th Substitution
Event
Koki Ogawa → Noé Lebreton
8th Substitution
88'
77'
Event
Nikolai Hopland → Maas Willemsen
6th Substitution
77'
Event
Hristiyan Petrov → Sam Kersten
7th Substitution
77'
Event
Nolhan Courtens → Dylan Vente
5th Substitution
66'
Event
Luuk Brouwers → Marcus Linday
4th Substitution
Event
Deveron Fonville → Jetro Willems
2nd Substitution
63'
Event
Youssef El Kachati → Bryan Linssen
3rd Substitution
63'
Event
Tjaronn Chery
Left foot shot / 4th Goal
57'
1ST-HALF
45'
Event
Ringo Meerveld
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
37'
Event
Jacob Trenskow
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
Event
Tjaronn Chery
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
19'
Event
Rijk Janse → Jasper Cillessen
1st Substitution
6'

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 4 minutes of stoppage time.
90
Corner Corner
A new offensive play unfolds as Lasse Nordås from sc Heerenveen takes a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but Rijk Janse from N.E.C. makes a save in the left corner. The assist came from Jacob Trenskow.
90
Update Update
The second half has concluded with the score tied at 2-2 between N.E.C. and sc Heerenveen.
89
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for sc Heerenveen: Luca Oyen comes on to replace Ringo Meerveld, who is leaving the field due to an injury.
88
Corner Corner
Opportunity wasted. Youssef El Kachati from N.E.C. attempted a header from the right side of the six-yard box, but it went just wide. The assist came from Basar Önal, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
88
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for N.E.C.: Koki Ogawa comes on to replace Noé Lebreton.
87
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to N.E.C. after a foul by Bernt Klaverboer.
87
Attempt Attempt
A fresh offensive push is underway. Youssef El Kachati from N.E.C. takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but Bernt Klaverboer from sc Heerenveen makes a great save, stopping the ball in the top center of the net. The assist came from Sami Ouaissa.
86
Update Update
Joris van Overeem from sc Heerenveen committed a foul.
86
Update Update
Youssef El Kachati from N.E.C. earned a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
82
Update Update
Offside called against N.E.C. Youssef El Kachati is caught in an offside position.
82
Corner Corner
A fresh offensive move unfolds as Noé Lebreton from N.E.C. takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it's expertly stopped by Bernt Klaverboer of sc Heerenveen, who saves it in the upper right corner.
79
Update Update
Opportunity wasted! Youssef El Kachati from N.E.C. attempted a header from just a few meters out, but it went narrowly to the left. The cross was provided by Basar Önal.
79
Update Update
Luuk Brouwers from sc Heerenveen earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
79
Update Update
Foul committed by Noé Lebreton of N.E.C.
77
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for sc Heerenveen: Hristiyan Petrov comes on to replace Sam Kersten.
77
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for sc Heerenveen: Nolhan Courtens replaces Dylan Vente.
77
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for sc Heerenveen: Nikolai Hopland comes on to replace Maas Willemsen due to an injury.
75
Update Update
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
75
Update Update
Match interruption due to an injury to Maas Willemsen from sc Heerenveen.
74
Attempt Attempt
A fresh offensive play unfolds as Basar Önal from N.E.C. takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area. However, the attempt is thwarted by goalkeeper Bernt Klaverboer, who makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The assist for this play comes from Kodai Sano of sc Heerenveen.
74
Update Update
Luuk Brouwers from sc Heerenveen was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
74
Update Update
Kodai Sano from N.E.C. committed a foul.
73
Update Update
Ahmetcan Kaplan from N.E.C. has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
73
Update Update
Dylan Vente from sc Heerenveen committed a foul.
72
Attempt Attempt
A new offensive play is underway. Kodai Sano from N.E.C. takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Bernt Klaverboer, the goalkeeper for sc Heerenveen, makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The assist came from Sami Ouaissa.
72
Attempt Attempt
Another offensive move unfolds as Youssef El Kachati from N.E.C. takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area. However, Bernt Klaverboer, the goalkeeper for sc Heerenveen, makes a crucial save right in the center of the goal. The assist came from Sami Ouaissa.
71
Update Update
Lasse Nordås from sc Heerenveen was awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
71
Update Update
Ahmetcan Kaplan from N.E.C. committed a foul.
66
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for sc Heerenveen: Luuk Brouwers comes on to replace Marcus Linday.
63
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for N.E.C.: Deveron Fonville replaces Jetro Willems.
63
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for N.E.C.: Youssef El Kachati comes on to replace Bryan Linssen.
62
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to N.E.C. after Maas Willemsen allowed the ball to go out.
62
Attempt Attempt
A shot has been deflected. Sami Ouaissa from N.E.C. attempted a right-footed strike from the right side of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Darko Nejasmic.
62
Attempt Attempt
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Sami Ouaissa from N.E.C. takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the box. However, Bernt Klaverboer, the goalkeeper for sc Heerenveen, makes a save right in the center of the goal. The assist came from Noé Lebreton, who delivered a cross.
61
Update Update
Tjaronn Chery from N.E.C. was awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
61
Update Update
Tjaronn Chery from N.E.C. earned a free kick in an offensive position.
59
Update Update
Ahmetcan Kaplan from N.E.C. committed a foul.
59
Update Update
Lasse Nordås from sc Heerenveen committed a foul.
59
Update Update
Philippe Sandler from N.E.C. has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
59
Update Update
Dylan Vente from sc Heerenveen earned a free kick in an offensive position.
57
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! It's now 2-2 between N.E.C. and sc Heerenveen. Tjaronn Chery scores for N.E.C. with a powerful left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, finding the top center of the net. The assist came from Kodai Sano.
56
Attempt Attempt
Opportunity squandered. Darko Nejasmic from N.E.C. takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area that narrowly misses the target.
52
Attempt Attempt
Another offensive effort underway. Lasse Nordås from SC Heerenveen takes a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it's successfully stopped by the goalkeeper.
52
Attempt Attempt
Another offensive push. Lasse Nordås from SC Heerenveen takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it’s stopped by the goalkeeper Rijk Janse of N.E.C., who is positioned centrally. The assist came from Joris van Overeem.
51
Attempt Attempt
Opportunity squandered. Ringo Meerveld from sc Heerenveen attempted a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area but failed to find the target. The assist came from Vasilios Zagaritis.
50
Attempt Attempt
Opportunity wasted. Tjaronn Chery from N.E.C. attempted a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it went over the bar and to the left.
50
Attempt Attempt
Opportunity wasted. Ringo Meerveld from sc Heerenveen attempted a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area.
49
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to N.E.C., following a foul by Mats Egbring.
49
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to N.E.C. after Marcus Linday allowed the ball to go out.
48
Update Update
Sami Ouaissa from N.E.C. was awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
48
Update Update
Dylan Vente from sc Heerenveen committed a foul.
46
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity. Dylan Vente from sc Heerenveen attempted a left-footed shot from a challenging angle on the left side, but it went just wide to the left. The assist came from Lasse Nordås, who set him up with a header.
45
Update Update
The second half is underway with the score at N.E.C. 1, sc Heerenveen 2.
45
Update Update
The first half has concluded with the scoreline reading N.E.C. 1, sc Heerenveen 2.
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! N.E.C. 1, sc Heerenveen 2. Ringo Meerveld scores for sc Heerenveen with a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, finding the left corner of the net. The assist came from Joris van Overeem after a quick counterattack.
45
Update Update
Dylan Vente from sc Heerenveen committed a foul.
45
Update Update
Ahmetcan Kaplan from N.E.C. has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 4 minutes of stoppage time.
41
Update Update
Offside call against N.E.C. Bryan Linssen has been caught in an offside position.
40
Update Update
Vasilios Zagaritis from SC Heerenveen has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
40
Update Update
Philippe Sandler from N.E.C. committed a foul.
40
Attempt Attempt
A shot is deflected. Noé Lebreton from N.E.C. attempts a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Kodai Sano.
37
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now N.E.C. 1, sc Heerenveen 1. Jacob Trenskow from sc Heerenveen has scored with a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, finding the bottom left corner of the net. The assist came from Vasilios Zagaritis.
35
Update Update
Ahmetcan Kaplan from N.E.C. has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
35
Update Update
Lasse Nordås from sc Heerenveen committed a foul.
33
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity. Tjaronn Chery from N.E.C. attempted a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the right but sent it wide to the left.
30
Attempt Attempt
Opportunity squandered. Bryan Linssen from N.E.C. attempted a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area after a quick counterattack.
28
Update Update
Opportunity squandered. Lasse Nordås from SC Heerenveen had a header from within the six-yard box, but it went wide to the left.
27
Update Update
Tjaronn Chery from N.E.C. committed a foul.
27
Update Update
Darko Nejasmic from N.E.C. has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
27
Update Update
Noé Lebreton from N.E.C. has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
27
Update Update
Mats Egbring from sc Heerenveen committed a foul.
27
Update Update
Lasse Nordås from sc Heerenveen committed a foul.
27
Update Update
Joris van Overeem from sc Heerenveen was awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
26
Attempt Attempt
The attempt has been thwarted. Vasilios Zagaritis from sc Heerenveen took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it was blocked.
26
Update Update
Offside call against N.E.C. Tjaronn Chery has been caught in an offside position.
25
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to sc Heerenveen after Rijk Janse allowed the ball to go out.
25
Corner Corner
A fresh offensive move unfolds as Sam Kersten from sc Heerenveen takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Rijk Janse of N.E.C. makes a fantastic save, pushing the ball away to the top left corner.
24
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Dylan Vente from sc Heerenveen takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Vasilios Zagaritis.
21
Attempt Attempt
Opportunity squandered. Bryan Linssen from N.E.C. attempted a shot with his right foot from the middle of the penalty area.
19
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! N.E.C. takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against sc Heerenveen. Tjaronn Chery scores for N.E.C. with a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box, finding the top right corner of the net.
19
Corner Corner
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Noé Lebreton from N.E.C. takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Bernt Klaverboer of sc Heerenveen makes a save, directing the ball to the right corner. The assist came from Sami Ouaissa.
18
Update Update
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
16
Update Update
Match is currently paused due to an injury to Sam Kersten from SC Heerenveen.
15
Attempt Attempt
A fresh offensive push unfolds as Tjaronn Chery from N.E.C. takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area. However, the effort is thwarted by goalkeeper Bernt Klaverboer of sc Heerenveen, who makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The assist came from Kodai Sano.
11
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to N.E.C. after Dylan Vente allowed it.
10
Update Update
Lasse Nordås from SC Heerenveen committed a foul.
10
Update Update
Ahmetcan Kaplan from N.E.C. has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
9
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to sc Heerenveen after Darko Nejasmic allowed the ball to go out.
6
Update Update
The pause has ended. They’re set to resume play.
6
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for N.E.C.: Rijk Janse replaces Jasper Cillessen due to an injury.
5
Update Update
Offside call against N.E.C. Bryan Linssen has been caught in an offside position.
5
Update Update
Match is currently on hold due to an injury to Jasper Cillessen from N.E.C.
4
Update Update
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
3
Update Update
Match is currently on hold due to an injury to Jasper Cillessen from N.E.C.
2
Update Update
Match interruption due to an injury to Jasper Cillessen from N.E.C.
1
Update Update
Sami Ouaissa from N.E.C. was awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
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Corner Corner
Corner awarded to N.E.C. after a foul by Maas Willemsen.
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Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Tjaronn Chery from N.E.C. fires a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Sami Ouaissa.
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Vasilios Zagaritis from sc Heerenveen committed a foul.

CONCLUSION

Structural assessment: NEC Nijmegen exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.

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