Heerenveen – NEC Nijmegen

Heerenveen host NEC Nijmegen at the Abe Lenstra Stadion in a clash that could see the hosts tighten their grip on the top half of the table. Sitting eighth with 12 points from three wins, three draws and three defeats, Heerenveen enjoy a modest +4 goal difference (15‑11) and will be keen to convert home advantage into a vital three points. NEC sit just four places below in twelfth, having collected 10 points from two victories, four draws and three losses, and are trailing by a single goal in the overall tally (15‑16). With both sides hovering around the mid‑table, the encounter promises a tightly contested battle for the precious points that could shape the final stretch of the season.