Heerenveen

Abe Lenstra Stadion · Est. 1920

Capacity: 27,224Heerenveengrass
2025/2026

Heerenveen's 2025/2026 Eredivisie Campaign

Heerenveen finished the 2025/2026 Eredivisie season in 8th place with a respectable 51 points from 34 matches. Their record of 14 wins, 9 draws, and 11 losses reflects a campaign of solid if unspectacular consistency. Scoring 57 goals and conceding 53, they ended with a modest goal difference of +4, highlighting a tendency to edge games rather than dominate.

At home, they were more assured, winning 8 out of 17 matches and conceding just 24 goals. Away form was less convincing with 6 wins but a higher concession tally of 32 goals. Defensive stability was an issue, as shown by only five clean sheets throughout the season, split between home and away fixtures.

Looking ahead, Heerenveen will be keen to build on this platform, aiming to tighten their defence and convert more draws into wins. The foundation is there; now it’s about turning potential into progress.

League position

Position 8
  • UCL
  • Europa
  • Conference
  • Relegation

Points trajectory

Rank 8

Manager

R. Veldeman

Netherlands

Season at a glance

W 14·D 9·L 1259–56 GF/GA+3 GD5 clean sheets

Streaks

Last 5 home4W1D0Llast 5
Last 5 away1W1D3Llast 5
Scored3/5
Conceded3/5

Last result

Utrecht
3-2
Heerenveen
21 May

Eredivisie table

#TeamPPts
1PSV Eindhoven3484
7AZ Alkmaar3452
8Heerenveen3451
9Groningen3448
As of 16 May 2026View full table →
Last 5: ←oldest

Heerenveen's 2025/2026 Eredivisie Form

Heerenveen's campaign in the 2025/2026 Eredivisie has been a bit of a mixed bag, finishing 8th with 51 points from 34 matches. With 14 wins, 9 draws, and 11 defeats, they’ve dropped points more often through losses than stalemates. Their home form was sturdier, boasting 8 wins compared to 6 away victories, but they did suffer more defeats on the road.

The team’s scoring has been fairly balanced, netting 33 goals at home and 26 away, though their defence has been leakier on the road, conceding 32 goals compared to 24 at home. Interestingly, Heerenveen kept just 5 clean sheets all season, which suggests a tendency to concede even when performing well.

While no notable winning streaks were recorded, the pattern points to a side capable of grinding out results but perhaps lacking the consistency to push higher up the table. Not exactly the stuff of legend, but reliable enough to keep things interesting.

Statistics

Home / Away splits

HomeGoals forAway
33
26
HomeGoals againstAway
24
32
HomeClean sheetsAway
2
3
HomeFailed to scoreAway
3
5
HomeAvg goals scored / gameAway
1.94vs1.44

Week-by-week trends

team vs league avg (dashed)
Goals for
57
Goals against
53
Goal difference
+4
Clean sheets
5
Points / round
51.0

Team Intelligence

Form & Record▾
Win %40.0%
Clean Sheet %14.3%
Avg Scored1.69
Avg Conceded1.60
Injuries▾

No current injuries reported

Advanced Metrics▾
QA Goals/Game1.70
QA Conceded/Game1.59
Opposition Strength0.99x league average

Current Streaks

Competitive matches only

  • Scored in 3 of last 5 games

  • Conceded in 3 of last 5 games

  • Clean sheet in 2 of last 5 games

  • Won 2 of last 5 games

  • Lost 2 of last 5 games

  • Drew 1 of last 5 games

  • Failed to score in 2 of last 5 games

Top Performers▾

Heerenveen's Home and Away Tale

Heerenveen's 2025/2026 Eredivisie campaign reveals a curious split between home comfort and away challenges. At home, they secured eight wins and six draws, conceding 24 goals while scoring 33. Their defence managed just two clean sheets on home turf, suggesting a tendency to keep things open rather than fortress-like.

Away from home, the story shifts. With six wins and three draws, they faced more defeats—nine in total—and conceded 32 goals, slightly more than at home. Interestingly, they kept one more clean sheet away than at home, with three shutouts, hinting at some resilience on the road despite the higher loss count.

Overall, Heerenveen scores slightly more at home, but their defence is leakier away. This contrast paints them as a team comfortable pushing forward in familiar surroundings, yet vulnerable when venturing out. Not quite the proverbial fortress, but certainly not a pushover either.

Heerenveen's Fipster Record in 2025/2026

Fipster has been quite the loyal scribe for Heerenveen this season, having assessed two fixtures involving the club. The model's track record here is neat and tidy with two ticks and no misses or stars—consistent, if not flashy. While it hasn't yet produced a star-worthy prediction on Heerenveen, it certainly knows when to back them effectively.

This measured reliability means Fipster’s insights on Heerenveen come with a modest, but dependable, stamp of approval for the 2025/2026 Eredivisie campaign.

Venue

Abe Lenstra Stadion

Abe Lenstra Stadion

Heerenveen
Capacity: 27,224
Surface: grass