Match Prediction
Match Prediction
Netherlands
Heerenveen
€40.92m
Feyenoord
€235.45m
Preview
The Eredivisie returns with a fascinating contest as Heerenveen host Feyenoord on January 11, 2.556, at 11:15 GMT—a fixture that has grown in intrigue, especially for those interested in the Heerenveen vs Feyenoord prediction. With both teams eager to start the new year on the front foot, sports betting fans and football purists alike will be watching closely. Let’s break down the key team news, tactics, and betting odds to help you make sense of this much-anticipated match.
Feyenoord, under the guidance of Robin van Persie, have been the Eredivisie’s model of consistency this season. Sitting second in the table, they’ve won 11 out of 17 matches, drawing twice and losing four times. Their away form is particularly impressive—five wins, one draw, and just two losses, making them a formidable opponent on the road. The Rotterdam club has found the net 42 times, with Ayase Ueda leading the charge with 18 league goals.
Heerenveen, meanwhile, have had a more turbulent campaign. After a rocky start, new boss Robin Veldman has steadied the ship, guiding them to ninth place with 6 wins, 5 draws, and 6 defeats. Their home form, however, remains a concern: just three wins from eight matches at the Abe Lenstra Stadion. The team’s improvement has been built around the growing influence of Jacob Trenskow and Maxence Rivera, while Dylan Vente has chipped in with seven goals.
Both sides have injury headaches. Feyenoord’s treatment room has been busy, with key players like Jakub Moder, Thomas Beelen, and Gernot Trauner sidelined. In-Beom Hwang and Leo Sauer are racing against time to return, while Anel Ahmedhodzic is one yellow card away from suspension. For Heerenveen, Levi Smans is a long-term absentee, and both Sam Kersten and Vasilios Zagaritis are walking a disciplinary tightrope.
Now, let’s get to the numbers that matter for sports betting. The bookmakers have Feyenoord as favorites, with an away win priced at 2.55, a home win at 2.82, and a draw at 3.75. But our AI-driven Heerenveen vs Feyenoord prediction offers a different perspective.
Our AI sees this as a much closer contest than the betting odds suggest. Heerenveen’s recent head to head record against Feyenoord—especially their shock away win last month—should not be underestimated. The predicted final score is 2-1 in favor of the hosts, with a 1-0 lead expected at half-time. Possession is forecast to be almost even (51% to 49%), and both teams are expected to rack up plenty of shots (15 for Heerenveen, 13 for Feyenoord).
For those interested in sports betting, the Heerenveen vs Feyenoord prediction leans towards a surprise result, with strong value in the 1X market. Over 2.5 goals also looks promising, given both teams’ attacking intent and recent head to head results. As always, keep an eye on late team news and any tactical tweaks from Van Persie or Veldman.
In summary: while Feyenoord arrive as favorites, Heerenveen’s recent performances and home advantage make this a potential banana skin for the title-chasers. Backing the hosts to avoid defeat looks a smart play for this Eredivisie encounter.
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1X -159
Heerenveen to win or draw with odds of -1591 182
Heerenveen is expected to win with odds of 182Over 2.5 -167
At least 3 goals will be scored in the matchYes -200
Both teams are expected to score1X&O1.5 -111
Home win/draw and over 1.5 goals
1:0
2:1
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8
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9
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20
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 Feyenoord |
17-Dec-25
2:3
| Heerenveen  |
| Feyenoord |
13-Sep-25
1:0
| Heerenveen |
| Heerenveen |
18-May-25
2:0
| Feyenoord |
| Feyenoord |
23-Nov-24
3:0
| Heerenveen |
| Heerenveen |
17-Mar-24
2:3
| Feyenoord |
| Feyenoord |
16-Sep-23
6:1
| Heerenveen |
| Heerenveen |
01-Mar-23
0:1
| Feyenoord |
| Heerenveen |
12-Feb-23
1:2
| Feyenoord |
| Feyenoord |
13-Aug-22
0:0
| Heerenveen |
| Heerenveen |
22-Dec-21
0:3
| Feyenoord |
Recent Matches of Heerenveen| 11 Jan | D |
Heerenveen.
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2:2
| Feyenoord.
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| 06 Jan | D |
Hoffenheim.
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0:0
| Heerenveen.
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| 20 Dec | W |
Heracles.
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0:3
| Heerenveen.
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| 17 Dec | W |
Feyenoord.
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2:3
| Heerenveen.
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| 14 Dec | W |
S. Rotterdam.
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0:3
| Heerenveen.
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| 06 Dec | L |
Heerenveen.
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0:2
| PSV.
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| 28 Nov | L |
Zwolle.
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2:1
| Heerenveen.
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| 23 Nov | W |
Heerenveen.
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3:1
| AZ Alkmaar.
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| 08 Nov | L |
Sittard.
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2:0
| Heerenveen.
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| 01 Nov | D |
Ajax.
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1:1
| Heerenveen.
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Recent Matches of Feyenoord
| 11 Jan | D | Heerenveen. |
2:2 |
Feyenoord. |
| 21 Dec | D | Feyenoord. |
1:1 |
Twente. |
| 17 Dec | L | Feyenoord. |
2:3 |
Heerenveen. |
| 14 Dec | L |  Ajax. |
2:0 |
Feyenoord. |
| 11 Dec | L |  FCSB. |
4:3 |
Feyenoord. |
| 06 Dec | W | Feyenoord. |
6:1 |
Zwolle. |
| 30 Nov | W |  Telstar. |
1:2 |
Feyenoord. |
| 27 Nov | L | Feyenoord. |
1:3 |
Celtic. |
| 23 Nov | L | Feyenoord. |
2:4 |
Nijmegen. |
| 09 Nov | L |  G.A. Eagles. |
2:1 |
Feyenoord. |
Netherlands - Eredivisie| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
PSV Eindhoven | 18 | 57-22 | 49 |
| 2 |
Feyenoord | 18 | 44-23 | 36 |
| 3 |
Ajax | 18 | 35-24 | 33 |
| 4 |
NEC Nijmegen | 17 | 43-29 | 29 |
| 5 |
AZ Alkmaar | 17 | 32-28 | 28 |
| 6 |
Groningen | 18 | 25-22 | 28 |
| 7 |
Twente | 18 | 27-22 | 26 |
| 8 |
Sparta Rotterd | 18 | 20-31 | 26 |
| 9 |
Heerenveen | 18 | 31-28 | 24 |
| 10 |
Utrecht | 17 | 28-23 | 23 |
| 11 |
Fortuna Sittar | 18 | 27-31 | 22 |
| 12 |
GO Ahead Eagle | 18 | 28-31 | 20 |
| 13 |
PEC Zwolle | 18 | 22-39 | 20 |
| 14 |
Excelsior | 17 | 17-32 | 19 |
| 15 |
Telstar | 18 | 22-30 | 15 |
| 16 |
NAC Breda | 18 | 16-26 | 14 |
| 17 |
FC Volendam | 18 | 19-32 | 14 |
| 18 |
Heracles | 18 | 26-46 | 14 |
