FC Emmen vs SC Heerenveen, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Emmen vs SC Heerenveen — Eredivisie at De Oude Meerdijk.
- FC Emmen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- SC Heerenveen 12 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Charles Schaap
- Referee Rob Dieperink
- Referee Bas Nijhuis
- Referee Edwin van de Graaf
- Referee Rens Bluemink
- Referee Richard Brondijk
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 12 | 26 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | AFC Ajax | 12 | 25 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 12 | 24 |
| 5 | AZ | 12 | 23 |
| 6 | SC Heerenveen | 12 | 21 |
| 7 | Fortuna Sittard | 12 | 20 |
| 8 | Go Ahead Eagles | 12 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 12 | 15 |
| 11 | NEC | 12 | 14 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 12 | 12 |
| 13 | PEC Zwolle | 12 | 12 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | SBV Excelsior | 12 | 11 |
| 16 | Telstar 1963 | 12 | 10 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 12 | 9 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 12 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May | SC Heerenveen | H | 3–1 | W |
| 09 May | FC Groningen | H | 0–4 | L |
| 02 May | AFC Ajax | A | 0–4 | L |
| 25 Apr | Heracles Almelo | H | 3–1 | W |
| 10 Apr | Fortuna Sittard | A | 3–1 | W |
| 04 Apr | RKC Waalwijk | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May | FC Emmen | A | 1–3 | L |
| 08 May | FC Utrecht | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 May | PSV | A | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Apr | PEC Zwolle | H | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Apr | FC Groningen | A | 2–0 | W |
| 04 Apr | AFC Ajax | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
42%
Clean Sheets
SC Heerenveen this season
SC Heerenveen this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
SC Heerenveen
0-15
1/1
16-30
4/2
31-45
3/2
46-60
5/2
61-75
5/5
76+
6/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
SC Heerenveen
| Jacob Trenskow | 6 G | 3 A |
| Ringo Meerveld | 5 G | 1 A |
| Luca Oyen | 2 G | 1 A |
| Maxence Rivera | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds De Oude Meerdijk will turn into a battlefield for FC Emmen and SC Heerenveen.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' SC Heerenveen fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Emmen and SC Heerenveen are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' A quiet spell here at De Oude Meerdijk. SC Heerenveen seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 21' What a moment for Sergio Pena! That strike on 21 puts his side firmly in control.
- 26' The 31-year-old Tibor Halilovic has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 27' A moment of madness from Lasse Schone on 27 minutes earns him a Red card. SC Heerenveen will be frustrated.
- 28' Lasse Schone is having his name booked by the referee on 28.
- 33' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 33 minutes.
- 38' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 43' Lasse Schone has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 46' Siem de Jong is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ibrahim Dresevic at the 46 minute mark.
- 51' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. SC Heerenveen needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 52' The referee calls foul for Jan Paul van Hecke. He receives a Yellow card.
- 53' Sergio Pena does the damage! The net is bulging and FC Emmen surge ahead!
- 58' The energy levels are beginning to show. Dick Lukkien might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 63' Lucas Woudenberg has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 11 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 68' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 73' The whistle greets Luka Adzic as he departs to be replaced by Keziah Veendorp.
- 76' Siem de Jong picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 79' Time for substitution for SC Heerenveen. Joey Veerman is replaced by Rodney Kongolo.
- 81' The crowd applauds Tibor Halilovic as he leaves the pitch. Rami Hajal steps in for SC Heerenveen.
- 82' Sergio Pena makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and FC Emmen are in front.
- 82' Time for substitution for FC Emmen. Luka Adzic is replaced by Keziah Veendorp.
- 84' Paul Gladon is replacing Kerim Frei for the FC Emmen side.
- 88' Brilliant from the ! Benjamin Nygren makes it 3-1 with a superb finish on 88.
- 90' Syb Van Ottele catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
- 90' The FC Emmen bench stirs into life. Sergio Pena is withdrawn and Robbert de Vos gets his opportunity.
- The points are shared — FC Emmen 3-1 SC Heerenveen. Honours even.
Lineups
FC Emmen Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Sergio Pena ↓ Robbert de Vos 90'
- 5
- 4
- 23
- 21
- 22
- 8
-
77
Luka Adzic ↓ Keziah Veendorp 73'
-
31
Kerim Frei ↓ Paul Gladon 84'
- 28
-
20
Jari Vlak ↓ Marko Kolar 84'
Bench
- 34
-
32
Robbert de Vos ↑ 90'
- 26
-
3
Keziah Veendorp ↑ 73'
-
17
Paul Gladon ↑ 84'
- 7
-
11
Nikolai Laursen ↑ 73'
-
9
Marko Kolar ↑ 84'
- 93
- 35
- 19
- 15
Coach
Dick Lukkien
SC Heerenveen Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 43
- 5
- 11
-
9
Henk Veerman ↓ Benjamin Nygren 79'
- 25
- 3
-
14
Ibrahim Dresevic ↓ Siem de Jong 46'
-
44
Tibor Halilovic ↓ Rami Hajal 79'
-
20
Joey Veerman ↓ Rodney Kongolo 79'
- 42
Bench
-
21
Rodney Kongolo ↑ 79'
- 23
- 2
-
6
Siem de Jong ↑ 46'
- 22
- 15
-
17
Rami Hajal ↑ 79'
-
8
Benjamin Nygren ↑ 79'
- 18
- 41
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sergio Pena | 3 |
| Ole Romeny | 3 |
| Caner Cavlan | 2 |
| Henk Veerman | 2 |
| Benjamin Nygren | 2 |
| Sydney van Hooijdonk | 2 |
| Reuven Niemeijer | 1 |
| Glenn Bijl | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Emmen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.62
FC Emmen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32
SC Heerenveen xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Emmen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.94
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
FC Emmen or Draw
73%
Draw or SC Heerenveen
52%
FC Emmen or SC Heerenveen
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Emmen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
7.2%
0 – 0
7.1%
2 – 0
6.9%
0 – 1
6.1%
2 – 2
5.8%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 0
3.6%
3 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — FC Emmen
| Handicap | FC Emmen covers | Push | SC Heerenveen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 13% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 20% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 16% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
FC Emmen keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
SC Heerenveen keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

