Heerenveen lineup vs NEC Nijmegen

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Heerenveen's expected lineup vs NEC Nijmegen, Sat 31 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 11 matches): Klaverboer (11); Kersten (11), Zagaritis (11), Braude (10), Willemsen (10); Trenskow (11), Rivera (9), Linday (8), Courtens (8), Meerveld (8); Vente (11). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Excelsior Maassluis match on 28 Oct.

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Heerenveen predicted lineup vs NEC Nijmegen

MOST USED XI

Heerenveen's expected lineup at home to NEC Nijmegen in the DED is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 11 official matches: Klaverboer in goal, a back four of Kersten, Zagaritis, Braude and Willemsen, and Vente leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

Team news

  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 29 of the last 30 matches.
  • Based on starts across 11 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Heerenveen, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Heerenveen are 7th in the DED on 15 points from 10 games. They have W3 D1 L1 in their last five.

R. Veldeman, Heerenveen manager
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R. Veldeman
NetherlandsSince Aug 2026
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Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 29 of last 30
4-2-3-1
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4-3-3
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Most Common Heerenveen Starting XI

Based on 11 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES
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What is Heerenveen's expected lineup?
Heerenveen's expected lineup at home to NEC Nijmegen in the DED is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 11 official matches: Klaverboer in goal, a back four of Kersten, Zagaritis, Braude and Willemsen, and Vente leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Klaverboer, Kersten, Zagaritis, Braude, Willemsen, Trenskow, Rivera, Linday, Courtens, Meerveld, Vente.
Who started Heerenveen's last match?
Heerenveen's starting XI on 28 Oct 2026 in the KNVB Beker (4-2-3-1): Bernt Klaverboer, Oliver Braude, Sam Kersten, Hristiyan Petrov, Vasilios Zagaritis, Marcus Linday, Nolhan Courtens, Jacob Trenskow, Ringo Meerveld, Maxence Rivera, Dylan Vente.
Who takes penalties for Heerenveen?
D. Vente has taken the most penalties for Heerenveen this season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Heerenveen in the 2026-27 season?
D. Vente leads with 11 starts for Heerenveen across all competitions in the 2026-27 season.
What formation does Heerenveen use most often?
Heerenveen have used a 4-2-3-1 in 11 of their 11 matches in the 2026-27 season.
Which Heerenveen goalkeeper has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
Bernt Klaverboer has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Heerenveen in the 2026-27 season, starting 11 matches.
Which Heerenveen defender has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
Sam Kersten has made the most starts as defender for Heerenveen in the 2026-27 season, starting 11 matches.
Which Heerenveen midfielder has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
Jacob Trenskow has made the most starts as midfielder for Heerenveen in the 2026-27 season, starting 11 matches.
Which Heerenveen forward has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
Dylan Vente has made the most starts as forward for Heerenveen in the 2026-27 season, starting 11 matches.
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Heerenveen past seasons

SeasonLeaguePosPts
2024-25Eredivisie9th43
2023-24Eredivisie11th37
2022-23Eredivisie8th46
2021-22Eredivisie8th41
2020-21Eredivisie12th39
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