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Heerenveen vs Nijmegen prediction & odds

Heerenveen

19:45

Kick-off Sat 31 Oct, 19:45

Nijmegen

Odds 1X2

1Heerenveen2.14Nito’s pickXDraw4.002Nijmegen3.18

HeerenveenvsNijmegen

Nito’s pick2.14

Nito’s pick

Confidence is our model's estimated chance that the pick wins. 65% means we expect it to land about 2 times in 3. It is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Our strongest pick for this match, with the current price

Match result (1X2)Heerenveen

2.14

60%Confidence

Nito’s note: Close call. 60% is barely past our bar: a lean, not a lock.

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Match information

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Match information

Competition: Eredivisie
Kick-off: Sat 31 Oct 19:45 EET

Our pick: why Nito chose it

Confidence is our model's estimated chance that the pick wins. 65% means we expect it to land about 2 times in 3. It is an estimate, not a guarantee.

The pick, the price and the numbers behind it

Match result (1X2)Heerenveen60%Confidence2.14Price

Why
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Value = our confidence minus the bookmaker's implied probability (1 ÷ odds). Plus means the price is higher than our numbers say it should be.

Best price 2.14 means bookmakers give it 47%; Nito's confidence is 60% (+13 pts)
Heerenveen won 4 of their last 5 (goals 13–4); Nijmegen won 1 (goals 10–8)
In the table Heerenveen are 7th with 15 pts, Nijmegen 12th with 11 pts
In 50 meetings Heerenveen won 20, Nijmegen won 18, 12 were drawn

Best price 2.14 means bookmakers give it 47%; Nito's confidence is 60% (+13 pts)

Nito’s note: Close call. 60% is barely past our bar: a lean, not a lock.

Win probability

Implied probability = 1 ÷ odds. We remove the bookmaker's margin so the three outcomes add up to 100%.

Bookmaker 1X2 prices turned into chances, with the margin removed

Heerenveen45%2.14

Draw24%4.00

Nijmegen30%3.18

Probabilities derived from live 1X2 odds (bookmaker margin removed).

Odds comparison

Prices come from our odds feed and are indicative — the bookmaker’s own price may differ. Arrows show how the price moved since we first recorded it.

Match odds by market, from our odds feed. ↑ ↓ = the price moved since we first saw it

Odds

Match result (1X2)margin 3.2%

Heerenveen2.1445%Draw4.0024%Nijmegen3.1830%

Double chance

Heerenveen or Draw1.28Heerenveen or Nijmegen1.16Draw or Nijmegen1.77

Total goals 2.5margin 5.0%

Over 2.51.3869%Under 2.53.0731%

More markets (3)

Asian handicapmargin 3.3%

Heerenveen -0.251.8552%Nijmegen +0.252.0348%

1st-half resultmargin 5.6%

Heerenveen2.5038%Draw2.7135%Nijmegen3.4927%

Odd / even goalsmargin 3.6%

Heerenveen1.9450%Nijmegen1.9250%

Indicative prices from our odds feed; % = de-vigged probability. The bookmaker’s own price may differ — check it before you bet. 18+ · T&Cs apply.

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Head-to-head

Results between the two teams and each team's latest matches. W win · D draw · L loss

Head-to-head

20Heerenveen wins

12Draws

18Nijmegen wins

Last matches: Heerenveen

28.10.26KNVB CupExcelsior MaassluisHeerenveen02W
24.10.26EredivisieDen HaagHeerenveen23W
16.10.26EredivisieHeerenveenExcelsior40W
09.10.26EredivisiePSVHeerenveen20L
19.09.26EredivisieSparta RotterdamHeerenveen04W

Last matches: Nijmegen

25.10.26EredivisieNijmegenGroningen22D
22.10.26Europa LeagueDin. ZagrebNijmegen24W
18.10.26EredivisieNijmegenSittard22D
15.10.26Europa LeagueNijmegenLevski Sofia11D
10.10.26EredivisieAjaxNijmegen11D

Head-to-head matches

22.03.26EredivisieNijmegenHeerenveen22D
21.09.25EredivisieHeerenveenNijmegen32W
27.04.25EredivisieHeerenveenNijmegen10W
19.10.24EredivisieNijmegenHeerenveen30L
10.03.24EredivisieNijmegenHeerenveen20L
07.10.23EredivisieHeerenveenNijmegen11D

3.04Avg goals58%Both scored60%Over 2.5

W/D/L from the perspective of the team in the list title (mutual games: the home team of this match).

Heerenveen vs Nijmegen: head-to-head record

50 meetings since 1996: results, goals, BTTS and over/under.

20Heerenveen wins

12Draws

18Nijmegen wins

79:73Goals (Heerenveen : Nijmegen)

3.04Goals per match

58%BTTS

82%Over 1.5

60%Over 2.5

40%Over 3.5

Heerenveen at home: 12-6-744:31 goals in 25 games
Nijmegen at home: 11-6-842:35 goals in 25 games
Heerenveen's biggest win: 5–0Heerenveen 5–0 Nijmegen, 6 Apr 2001
Nijmegen's biggest win: 3–0Nijmegen 3–0 Heerenveen, 19 Oct 2024

Meetings (20 most recent)

Date	Competition	Home	Score	Away
22 Mar 2026	Eredivisie	Nijmegen	2–2	Heerenveen
21 Sept 2025	Eredivisie	Heerenveen	3–2	Nijmegen
27 Apr 2025	Eredivisie	Heerenveen	1–0	Nijmegen
19 Oct 2024	Eredivisie	Nijmegen	3–0	Heerenveen
10 Mar 2024	Eredivisie	Nijmegen	2–0	Heerenveen
7 Oct 2023	Eredivisie	Heerenveen	1–1	Nijmegen
6 May 2023	Eredivisie	Nijmegen	2–3	Heerenveen
4 Sept 2022	Eredivisie	Heerenveen	0–0	Nijmegen
13 Feb 2022	Eredivisie	Heerenveen	0–1	Nijmegen
6 Nov 2021	Eredivisie	Nijmegen	1–1	Heerenveen
14 May 2017	Eredivisie	Heerenveen	0–2	Nijmegen
20 Aug 2016	Eredivisie	Nijmegen	2–1	Heerenveen
20 Feb 2016	Eredivisie	Heerenveen	1–1	Nijmegen
18 Sept 2015	Eredivisie	Nijmegen	2–0	Heerenveen
22 Mar 2014	Eredivisie	Heerenveen	2–2	Nijmegen
25 Oct 2013	Eredivisie	Nijmegen	2–1	Heerenveen
16 Mar 2013	Eredivisie	Nijmegen	1–3	Heerenveen
12 Aug 2012	Eredivisie	Heerenveen	0–2	Nijmegen
14 Apr 2012	Eredivisie	Nijmegen	2–4	Heerenveen
6 Aug 2011	Eredivisie	Heerenveen	2–2	Nijmegen

Every meeting we have on record: our match archive plus the head-to-head feed.

Form, last 5 matches

Newest first: result, date and competition, opponent, score. H = home, A = away

Heerenveen4W 0D 1L · goals 13–4

W28.10KNVB CupAExcelsior Maassluis2–0
W24.10EredivisieADen Haag3–2
W16.10EredivisieHExcelsior4–0
L09.10EredivisieAPSV0–2
W19.09EredivisieASparta Rotterdam4–0

Nijmegen1W 4D 0L · goals 10–8

D25.10EredivisieHGroningen2–2
W22.10Europa LeagueADin. Zagreb4–2
D18.10EredivisieHSittard2–2
D15.10Europa LeagueHLevski Sofia

Goals and trends · last 10

Averages and shares from each team's latest matches, all competitions

HeerenveenNijmegen

1.9Goals scored per game1.4

1.3Goals conceded per game2.2

40%Both teams scored80%

60%Over 2.5 goals70%

4Clean sheets0

30%Failed to score20%

1-1-2Home team at home · away team away (W-D-L)1-1-2

Season stats

Per game this season, each team in its own league

HeerenveenNijmegen

Eredivisie 2025/2026 · 35 gamesEredivisie 2026/2027 · 7 games

1.7Goals scored1.7

1.6Goals conceded1.9

5.6Corners5.0

14.9Shots15.1

51%Possession61%

1.5Yellow cards1.6

14%Clean sheets0%

23%Failed to score14%

8-6-3Home / away record (W-D-L)2-0-1

Standings

Both teams highlighted, with the clubs around them

Table · Eredivisie

#	Team	P	GD	Pts	Form
6	Sittard	10	0	18	WDDWL
7	Heerenveen	10	+5	15	WWLWD
8	Groningen	10	+3	15	DLWWD
11	Utrecht	10	-10	12	DWWLW
12	Nijmegen	10	-1	11	DDDDL
13	Excelsior	10	-3	11

Injuries and absences

Players ruled out or doubtful for this match

Injuries & suspensions

Heerenveen

?L. SmansInactive

Nijmegen

✕B. NuytinckAnkle Injury
✕P. SandlerInjury
✕D. TadicCalf Injury
?E. MorGroin Injury
?Y. MoslihInactive

✕ out · ? doubtful

About this match

Heerenveen vs Nijmegen preview

Heerenveen host Nijmegen in the Eredivisie on Sat, 31 Oct 2026, with kick-off at 19:45.

Form · last 5 matches

HeerenveenWWWLW13 scored · 4 conceded

NijmegenDWDDD10 scored · 8 conceded

Key facts · last 5

HeerenveenNijmegen

1.9Goals scored per game1.4

1.3Goals conceded per game2.2

40%Both teams scored80%

60%Over 2.5 goals70%

4Clean sheets0

Head-to-head in numbers

20Heerenveen wins

12Draws

18Nijmegen wins

50 meetings · 3.0 goals per game · both teams scored in 58%

What's at stake

Heerenveen7th15 pts · 10 played

Nijmegen12th11 pts · 10 played

Heerenveen lead by 4 pts

Our pick

Heerenveen to winHeerenveen60%Confidence2.14Price

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Bookmakers make Heerenveen the favourite at 2.14 (45% implied), with the draw at 4.00 (24%).

Heerenveen to win is our top pick for this game (60% confidence, best price 2.14).

Heerenveen come into the game with WWWLW in their last 5 (13 scored, 4 conceded), while Nijmegen have DWDDD (10 scored, 8 conceded).

Over 2.5 goals came in 60% of Heerenveen's recent games and 70% of Nijmegen's, with both teams scoring in 40% and 80%.

Per game, Heerenveen average 1.9 goals scored and 1.3 conceded (clean sheets: 4), Nijmegen 1.4 and 2.2 (clean sheets: 0).

Head-to-head over 50 previous meetings: Heerenveen 20 wins, Nijmegen 18 wins, draws 12.

Those 50 games averaged 3.0 goals, with both teams scoring in 58% of them.

The last meeting (2026-03-22) ended Nijmegen 2–2 Heerenveen.

In the table, Heerenveen are 7th (15 pts from 10 games) and Nijmegen are 12th (11 pts from 10).

Nito explains: Heerenveen vs Nijmegen

What the numbers on this page mean, in plain words. Every figure comes from our match data.

What do the odds for Heerenveen vs Nijmegen mean?

The best prices are 2.14 for a Heerenveen win, 4.00 for a draw and 3.18 for a Nijmegen win. Decimal odds show the total return per unit staked: 10 at 2.14 returns 21.40 if Heerenveen win. As chances (1 ÷ odds, with the bookmaker margin of 3.2% removed) that is 45% Heerenveen, 24% draw and 30% Nijmegen.

What does Nito's pick "Heerenveen to win" mean?

It wins only if Heerenveen win; a draw or a Nijmegen win loses. At 2.14, the price implies a 47% chance; Nito's data rates it at 60%. A pick is an opinion based on data, not a certainty.

How often do Heerenveen and Nijmegen matches see both teams score?

Both teams to score (BTTS) pays on "Yes" when each side scores at least once. It happened in 40% of Heerenveen's last 10 matches and 80% of Nijmegen's last 10. In their 50 recorded meetings it was 58%.

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

Over 2.5 goals wins when the match has 3 or more goals. Heerenveen reached that in 60% of their last 10 matches, Nijmegen in 70% of their last 10. Their 50 meetings averaged 3.0 goals (60% over 2.5).

What does the form guide WWWLW mean?

W = win, D = draw, L = loss, newest result first. Heerenveen, last 5: 4 W · 0 D · 1 L (13 scored, 4 conceded). Nijmegen, last 5: 1 W · 4 D · 0 L (10 scored, 8 conceded).

Where do Heerenveen and Nijmegen stand in the table?

Heerenveen are 7th with 15 points from 10 games. Nijmegen are 12th with 11 points from 10 games. The gap between them is 4 points.

Heerenveen vs Nijmegen: questions & answers

Who will win Heerenveen vs Nijmegen?

Our pick is Heerenveen to win with 60% confidence (best price 2.14). Bookmaker odds imply Heerenveen 45%, draw 24%, Nijmegen 30%.

Will both teams score in Heerenveen vs Nijmegen?

Both teams scored in 58% of their 50 previous meetings. In recent games both teams scored in 40% of Heerenveen's matches and 80% of Nijmegen's.

What are the odds for Heerenveen vs Nijmegen?

Odds: Heerenveen 2.14, draw 4.00, Nijmegen 3.18. Our pick Heerenveen to win is available at 2.14.

When is the Heerenveen vs Nijmegen kick-off?

Heerenveen vs Nijmegen kicks off on Sat, 31 Oct 2026 at 19:45 (GMT+2).

What is the head-to-head record between Heerenveen and Nijmegen?

50 meetings: Heerenveen 20 wins, 12 draws, Nijmegen 18 wins. Those 50 games averaged 3.0 goals, with both teams scoring in 58% of them.

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