SC Heerenveen vs FC Twente preview

Netherlands flag 2026/2027 Eredivisie, Netherlands
Abe Lenstra Stadion Sun, 9 Aug - 2:45 PM
Eredivisie
SC HeerenveenHEE
1 0
FC TwenteTWE
Full Time Sun, 9 Aug 2:45 PM
Round 1 Regular Season
Luca Oyen - 52'
Goal
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CONTEXT

Match is finished. SC Heerenveen 1–0 FC Twente. The result saw SC Heerenveen take the points. SC Heerenveen showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels. The end result aligned with the pre-match projection. xG finished SC Heerenveen 0.6 – 2 FC Twente. Possession was 46%–54%.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: SC Heerenveen 1-0 FC Twente. SC Heerenveen showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was contrary to expected goal differential.
  • Market alignment: End result was aligned with the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Diverging from xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: No major event distortion.
  • Red card distortion: None.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
M. Nagtegaal
M. Nagtegaal
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
J. Balder
J. Balder
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
N. van Kampen
N. van Kampen
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
S. Janssen
S. Janssen
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
SC Heerenveen R. Veldman
R. Veldman
VS
FC Twente J. van den Brom
J. van den Brom
1.86
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
FC Utrecht Rank: 75 L
Ajax Rank: 81 D
NAC Breda Rank: 59 L
FC Volendam Rank: 61 W
Fortuna Sittard Rank: 66 W
AZ Rank: 80 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
PSV Rank: 86 L
Sparta Rotterdam Rank: 67 W
AZ Rank: 80 D
NEC Nijmegen Rank: 76 D
FC Volendam Rank: 61 W
Ajax Rank: 81 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 1 - 3
3

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
72.78
78.53
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
SC Heerenveen
FC Twente
Power Score
72.78
78.53
League Position
7
13
Global Rank
205
100

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
SC Heerenveen — Opponent-weighted form score
FC Twente — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) SC Heerenveen FC Twente

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

SC Heerenveen

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

FC Twente

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

SC Heerenveen ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy FC Twente
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
19.24
40.28
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
40.28
19.24
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
SC Heerenveen — Efficiency Index
vs
FC Twente — Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
SC Heerenveen
FC Twente
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

SC Heerenveen
vs
FC Twente
Created Set-piece attacking threat
SC Heerenveen FC Twente
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
13%
31%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.07 vs -0.62
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
SC Heerenveen FC Twente
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
31%
13%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.62 vs -0.07
SC Heerenveen
FC Twente
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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SC Heerenveen
vs
FC Twente
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
SC Heerenveen FC Twente
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
SC Heerenveen 0.19
FC Twente 0.24
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
SC Heerenveen FC Twente
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
SC Heerenveen 0.00
FC Twente 0.03
SC Heerenveen
FC Twente
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • TWE had peak pressure around 88'.
  • TWE started the game with stronger pressure.
HEE Pressure TWE Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: TWE reached the top pressure at 88' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

SC Heerenveen HEE Home
4 matches
FC Twente TWE Away
Match Record
0
Wins
3
1
Draws
1
3
Losses
0
Goals
4
Goals Scored
12
12
Goals Conceded
4
-8
Goal Difference
+8
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-10T07:48:10+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-1-4-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 09, 2026, 02:45 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Eredivisie, Netherlands · Round 1 · Regular Season
Stadium
Abe Lenstra Stadion
Capacity
27224
Attendance
21022
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Marc Nagtegaal
Johan Balder
Nils van Kampen
Steve Janssen

Statistics

Possession
HEE
46%
TWE
54%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 0
0 Big Chances Created 3
1 Shots 11
37 Dangerous attacks 75
46 Possession 54
4 Corners 8
7 Free kicks 7
2 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

85 Ball Safe 64
12 Goal Kicks 3
5 Goal Attempts 13
5 Substitutions 5
28 Throwins 17
1 Hit Woodwork 0
11 Successful Headers 14
1 Assists 0
2 Injuries 0
14 Dribble Attempts 8
7 Successful Dribbles 4
50 Successful Dribbles Percentage 50

Attacking

89 Attacks 114
0 Big Chances Missed 3

Possession

62 Long Passes 52
474 Passes 533
395 Successful Passes 459
83 Successful Passes Percentage 86
7 Key Passes 17
25 Successful Long Passes 27
40 Successful Long Passes Percentage 52

Defensive

3 Saves 3
10 Tackles 13
9 Interceptions 8
35 Duels Won 37

Build-up

5 Total Crosses 39
2 Accurate Crosses 10

Discipline

2 Offsides 2
7 Fouls 7

Lineup

Referee : Marc Nagtegaal

Starting XI ▼

22
Bernt Klaverboer
Bernt Klaverboer Goalkeeper
7
3
Maas Willemsen
Maas Willemsen (C) Defender
7.28
4
Sam Kersten
Sam Kersten Defender
7.01
23
Darling Bladi
Darling Bladi
Defender83'
6.7
15
Mats Egbring
Mats Egbring Defender
7.12
28
Hristiyan Petrov
Hristiyan Petrov
Defender68'
6.68
19
Vasilios Zagaritis
Vasilios Zagaritis Defender
7.09
6
Dirk Proper
Dirk Proper Midfielder
6.97
10
Ringo Meerveld
Ringo Meerveld Midfielder
6.75
36
Nolhan Courtens
Nolhan Courtens
Midfielder55'
6.34
16
Marcus Linday
Marcus Linday Midfielder
6.97
20
Jacob Trenskow
Jacob Trenskow Midfielder
7.4
17
Nikolai Hopland
Nikolai Hopland
Defender83'
6.49
29
L. Machine
L. Machine Midfielder
6.55
11
Luca Oyen
Luca Oyen
Attacker46'
7.17
9
Dylan Vente
Dylan Vente Attacker
6.79
Referee : Marc Nagtegaal

Starting XI ▼

1
Lars Unnerstall
Lars Unnerstall Goalkeeper
6.66
3
Robin Pröpper
Robin Pröpper (C) Defender
6.91
28
Bart van Rooij
Bart van Rooij Defender
7.26
29
Aske Adelgaard
Aske Adelgaard Defender
6.68
10
Sam Lammers
Sam Lammers
Attacker77'
6.74
38
Max Bruns
Max Bruns Defender
6.98
6
Ramiz Zerrouki
Ramiz Zerrouki Midfielder
6.87
14
Kristian Hlynsson
Kristian Hlynsson
Midfielder77'
6.72
7
Marko Pjaca
Marko Pjaca Midfielder
6.74
25
Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink
Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink
Attacker68'
6.72
11
Daan Rots
Daan Rots Midfielder
7.2
20
Thomas van den Belt
Thomas van den Belt Midfielder
6.54
4
Mathias Kjølø
Mathias Kjølø
Midfielder68'
6.96
27
Sondre Ørjasæter
Sondre Ørjasæter Midfielder
6.4
19
Younes Taha
Younes Taha
Attacker57'
7.28
9
Wout Weghorst
Wout Weghorst Attacker
6.84

Events

2ND-HALF
90+5'
Event
Daan Rots
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Luca Oyen
Time wasting / 2nd Yellowcard
90+1'
Event
Darling Bladi → Sam Kersten
9th Substitution
83'
Event
Nikolai Hopland → Jacob Trenskow
10th Substitution
83'
77'
Event
Kristian Hlynsson → Ramiz Zerrouki
7th Substitution
77'
Event
Sam Lammers → Aske Adelgaard
8th Substitution
Event
Dirk Proper
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
75'
Event
Hristiyan Petrov → Mats Egbring
6th Substitution
68'
68'
Event
Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink → Marko Pjaca
4th Substitution
68'
Event
Mathias Kjølø → Thomas van den Belt
5th Substitution
57'
Event
Younes Taha → Sondre Ørjasæter
3rd Substitution
Event
Nolhan Courtens → Ringo Meerveld
2nd Substitution
55'
Event
Luca Oyen
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
52'
Event
Luca Oyen → L. Machine
1st Substitution
46'

Match Commentary

90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Daan Rots receives a yellow card.
90
Attempt Attempt
Wout Weghorst attempts a header but misses the shot.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Luca Oyen receives a yellow card.
86
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Luca Oyen receives a yellow card.
85
Attempt Attempt
Robin Propper's header is saved.
84
Update Update
Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink's header is blocked.
83
Update Update
On Nikolai Soyset Hopland, off Trenskow Jacob.
83
Update Update
Darling Bladi is coming on for Sam Kersten.
81
Attempt Attempt
Wout Weghorst attempts a header but misses the shot.
79
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink takes a left-footed shot but misses.
77
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink, but he misses with a header.
77
Substitution Substitution
Sam Lammers is substituted off for Adelgaard Aske.
77
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Sam Lammers comes on for Adelgaard Aske.
75
Update Update
Kristian Hlynsson is on, and Ramiz Zerrouki is off.
73
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Dirk Proper receives a yellow card.
69
Attempt Attempt
Mathias Ullereng Kjolo takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
68
Update Update
Mathias Ullereng Kjolo comes on for Thomas Van Den Belt.
68
Update Update
Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink is on, and Marko Pjaca is off.
68
Update Update
Hristiyan Petrov is on, and Mats Egbring is off.
61
Attempt Attempt
Wout Weghorst attempts a header but misses the shot.
61
Attempt Attempt
Marko Pjaca takes a right-footed shot but misses.
57
Update Update
On Younes Taha, off Sondre Holmlund Orjasaeter.
55
Update Update
Nolhan Courtens is on, and Ringo Meerveld is off.
52
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Luca Oyen scores with a left-footed shot.
52
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Luca Oyen scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Trenskow Jacob.
51
Update Update
Nolhan Courtens is on, and Ringo Meerveld is off.
51
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Luca Oyen scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Trenskow Jacob.
49
Attempt Attempt
Daan Rots takes a left-footed shot but misses.
46
Substitution Substitution
Luca Oyen is substituted off for Lanroy Machine.
45
Attempt Attempt
Thomas Van Den Belt takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
40
Attempt Attempt
Lanroy Machine takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
34
Attempt Attempt
Thomas Van Den Belt attempts a header but misses the shot.
33
Attempt Attempt
Trenskow Jacob takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
31
Attempt Attempt
Bart van Rooij takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
29
Attempt Attempt
Dirk Proper takes a left-footed shot that hits the post.
27
Update Update
Offside.
19
Attempt Attempt
Wout Weghorst takes a shot with his head but misses.
18
Attempt Attempt
Shot from Ramiz Zerrouki is blocked.
18
Update Update
Offside.
18
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
11
Attempt Attempt
Sondre Holmlund Orjasaeter takes a right-footed shot but misses.
3
Attempt Attempt
Daan Rots takes a left-footed shot but misses.
3
Attempt Attempt
Wout Weghorst takes a right-footed shot but misses.
3
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Marc Nagtegaal.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: SC Heerenveen 1-0 FC Twente. Structural assessment: SC Heerenveen exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.