Eredivisie
NAC BredaFT
2 - 0
HT: 1–0
Heerenveen11 May 2026, 12:30
Rat Verlegh Stadion, Breda
Sander van der Eijk, Netherlands
NAC Breda36’B. Kemper
74’B. Kemper
78’L. Holtby
78’M. Soumano
80’D. Odoi
82’D. Odoi
Heerenveen
L. Oyen62’
J. Trenskow62’
D. Vente66’
V. Zagaritis81’
R. Meerveld81’
N. Courtens90’
AI Post-Match Analysis
Match Rating
4.5/10Man of the Match
B. Kemper
Key Moments
136’ B. Kemper’s first goal, capitalizing on a defensive lapse by Heerenveen, shifted momentum in NAC Breda’s favor.
274’ Kemper’s penalty, following a handball inside the box, sealed the result after Heerenveen failed to clear a set piece.
3Heerenveen’s failure to convert 11 shots into a single goal, despite dominating possession and creating clearer chances.
Tactical Insights
NAC Breda’s effectiveness in transitioning from defense to attack, evidenced by their 4 shots on target compared to Heerenveen’s 2, suggests a well-structured pressing system.
Heerenveen’s over-reliance on possession (52%) without maintaining a clear attacking threat highlights a lack of tactical flexibility in breaking down a compact NAC Breda defense.
The penalty conceded by Heerenveen underscores the importance of set-piece discipline, as NAC Breda’s ability to exploit this weakness directly led to their second goal.
NAC Breda secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Heerenveen in a tightly contested Eredivisie clash, with B. Kemper proving instrumental in both goals. The match unfolded with NAC Breda showing greater efficiency in front of goal despite slightly lower possession (48% vs. 52%). Heerenveen dominated possession and created more chances (13 shots vs. 19 for NAC Breda), but their inability to convert opportunities—only 2 shots on target—proved costly. NAC Breda’s first-half goal at 36’ by Kemper, likely from a well-worked counterattack, set the tone for the match, while the second goal from a penalty in the 74’ highlighted Heerenveen’s defensive frailties. NAC Breda’s tactical discipline, particularly in limiting Heerenveen’s penetration, was evident despite the latter’s higher pass accuracy (295 vs. 257). The yellow cards issued to both teams in the final 10 minutes underscored the physicality of the encounter, though NAC Breda’s composure under pressure was key to maintaining their lead.