Heerenveen v FC Twente: opener framed by Twente's recent edge and goals-filled build-up | OneFootball

Heerenveen host FC Twente in the Eredivisie on 9 August 2026 at the Abe Lenstra Stadion, with both sides starting their league campaigns and looking to lay down an early marker.

Recent meetings lean towards FC Twente, who won 5-0 in February 2026 and 2-1 on this ground in August 2025. Heerenveen have traded blows too, earning 3-3 draws in April 2024 and February 2025.

Heerenveen warmed up with a 3-2 win over Volos and a 4-4 draw against OH Leuven. FC Twente arrive off a 6-0 victory over DAC 1904 in the UEFA Conference League on 6 August, alongside a 3-0 win at Emmen, a draw and a defeat against Ferencváros, and a loss at KRC Genk.

Both teams carry absences. Heerenveen list Maxence Rivera, Luca Oyen and Oliver Braude as injured. FC Twente are without forward Sam Lammers, while defender Stav Lemkin is sidelined. Those knocks could shape selection, particularly in attack for the visitors.

Given the recent scorelines, the game could open up. Heerenveen may look to forwards Dylan Vente and Jacob Trenskow for cutting edge, while FC Twente have attacking options in Wout Weghorst, Marko Pjaca and Daan Rots. Set pieces and transitions may prove decisive if the tempo is high early on.

Both begin on zero points. A win would put either side on three points and could move them up the early table. Next up, Heerenveen visit Ajax, while FC Twente host PEC Zwolle.