SC Heerenveen vs. FC Twente

FC Twente enters the 2026/27 Eredivisie opener as the slight favorite in this matchup at Abe Lenstra Stadion, reflecting their stronger prior campaign and recent head-to-head dominance. The visitors finished fourth last season with 58 points and just six defeats, while adding an unbeaten pre-season run that included heavy scoring. They have not lost to SC Heerenveen in nine meetings, most recently routing them 5-0 in February 2026. Heerenveen, who placed eighth with 51 points and collected strong home results the prior year, faces the challenge of breaking a long winless streak in this fixture despite the home setting. Key absences include Twente goalkeeper Lars Unnerstall and defender Mees Hilgers, plus Heerenveen’s Levi Smans, adding some uncertainty to the early-season contest.