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Monday, 26 October 2026

Heerenveen v NijmegenPrediction

Eredivisie, NetherlandsHeerenveen

Analysis & breakdown

Written from the numbers on this page.

Heerenveen play Nijmegen at Heerenveen in the Eredivisie. Our pick is published about 48 hours before kick-off; until then, this is how the numbers see the match.

Chances of the result: Heerenveen 38%, draw 23%, Nijmegen 39%. Expected goals: 3.4 in total (Heerenveen 1.7, Nijmegen 1.7).

In the table, Heerenveen are 6th on 15 points and Nijmegen are 14th on 10. Recent form, newest first: Heerenveen W-W-L-W-D, Nijmegen D-D-D-D-L.

Oracle Conviction

Pick coming

Published

We choose the pick about 48 hours before kick-off, once bookmakers have priced the match. After that it does not change.

Tale of the tape

HeerenveenTale of the tapeNijmegen
1.69Expected goals1.73
6th of 20League position14th of 20
15Points10
WWLWDLast 5DDDDL
11–4Goals, last 56–9
2Meetings won, 1 drawn2
  • 2026-03-22 Nijmegen 2-2 Heerenveen
  • 2025-09-21 Heerenveen 3-2 Nijmegen
  • 2025-04-27 Heerenveen 1-0 Nijmegen
  • 2024-10-19 Nijmegen 3-0 Heerenveen
  • 2024-03-10 Nijmegen 2-0 Heerenveen

How the match could go

Heerenveen win
38%
Draw
23%
Nijmegen win
39%
Over 2.5 goals67%
Both teams to score67%
Goals expected in total3.43

Chances by market

Bookmakers' chances with their margin taken out where they price the market; our models' chances where they don't. The fair price is 1 divided by the chance.

MarketChanceFair priceBest price
Heerenveen to win38%2.66–
Draw23%4.35–
Nijmegen to win39%2.54–
Heerenveen or draw61%1.65–
Draw or Nijmegen62%1.60–
Either team to win77%1.30–
Over 1.5 goals86%1.16–
Over 2.5 goals67%1.50–
Over 3.5 goals45%2.24–
Under 2.5 goals33%2.99–
Under 3.5 goals55%1.81–
Both teams to score67%1.48–
Not both teams to score33%3.07–

Questions about this match

When is the prediction for Heerenveen vs Nijmegen published?

About 48 hours before kick-off, once bookmakers have priced the match. It is fixed from then on.

Who is more likely to win, Heerenveen or Nijmegen?

Heerenveen win 38%, draw 23%, Nijmegen win 39%.

Will both teams score in Heerenveen vs Nijmegen?

We give both teams to score a 67% chance, and not both teams to score 33%.

How many goals are expected in Heerenveen vs Nijmegen?

Expected goals: 3.4 in total (Heerenveen 1.7, Nijmegen 1.7). Over 2.5 goals has a 67% chance.

When and where is Heerenveen vs Nijmegen?

Saturday 31 October at 17:45 UTC, in the Eredivisie (Netherlands), at Heerenveen.

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