Nijmegen vs Telstar Prediction 2 May 2026
🔊 In the 32nd round of the Dutch Championship, NEC Nijmegen and Telstar face off. The hosts are dreaming of a medal finish in the Eredivisie, as finishing above two of the top three teams and securing a direct spot in the Champions League group stage is a fantastic motivation. Especially with their opponents being the third-from-bottom team in the league. The clash is scheduled to kick off at 19:10. The odds for the teams' victories are set by bookmakers at and , respectively, making NEC Nijmegen the clear favorite for this encounter.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between these teams took place on 13 December 2025 and ended in a 2-2 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (Telstar were the home side):
- possession: 33% vs 67%;
- corners: 5 vs 7;
- fouls: 8 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 8.
📊 NEC Nijmegen and Telstar have faced each other 11 times, and the stats clearly favor the hosts. Nijmegen have claimed victory in nine of those encounters, while the visitors have managed just two wins. Three matches ended in a draw, adding a layer of intrigue to their rivalry. In terms of scoring, Nijmegen's dominance is evident as well. The aggregate score stands at 28-15 in their favor. The average goals per match is impressive, hovering around four (3.91), ensuring that the fans are never bored in the stands. For those who enjoy breaking down the game by halves, it's worth noting that the first half typically concludes with an average of about 1.64 goals, while the second half is even more action-packed, averaging 2.27 goals.
Head-to-head statistics Nijmegen - Telstar
NEC Nijmegen Team Overview
The team from Nijmegen last played an official match on as part of the Eredivisie, drawing 1-1 against Twente away from home.
Here's the match statistics (NEC Nijmegen vs Twente):
- possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corners: 9 vs 3;
- fouls: 16 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 8.
Let's be honest: NEC Nijmegen have been performing at a very solid level this season, having played 31 matches with commendable results: 15 wins, 6 losses, and 10 draws. The team have secured third place in the standings, boasting a win rate of 48%. With three games left in the season, they trail the second spot by just three points and hold a narrow one-point advantage over the fourth. NEC possess the league's second-best attack after the champions, scoring 73 goals this season, averaging 2.35 per match. However, their defense hasn't always been up to par, conceding 49 goals.
Match Results: NEC Nijmegen
Telstar Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Eredivisie, securing a convincing victory over the league's tenth-placed team, Sparta, with a scoreline of 4-1.
The game statistics were as follows (Telstar vs Sparta):
- possession percentage: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 5;
- fouls: 14 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
Telstar face a grueling trio of matches in their battle to stay in the Eredivisie. While avoiding direct relegation is still within their reach, the prospect of facing the relegation playoffs promises a nerve-wracking ordeal for the "White Lions." Over 31 matches this season, Telstar have managed just seven wins, suffered 15 losses, and drawn nine times. Their defense is in clear need of improvement, having conceded 53 goals while scoring only 43. This goal difference highlights the urgent need for bolstering their defensive ranks.
Match Results: Telstar
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 11;
- First-half wins for home team - 3; for away team - 0; draws - 2;
- Average first-half total: 1.64;
- Today's home team averages 1.09 goals, away team - 0.55.
First-Half Stats: NEC Nijmegen (home) vs Telstar (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 15;
- Wins: 6 (40%) vs 2 (13.33%);
- Losses: 5 (33.33%) vs 8 (53.33%);
- Draws: 4 (26.67%) vs 5 (33.33%);
- Average goals scored: 1.87 vs 1;
- Average goals conceded: 0.93 vs 0.73.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 3 vs 4;
- Losses: 4 vs 4;
- Draws: 3 vs 2;
- Average first-half total: 1.9 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 1) vs 1.4 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.7).
- NEC Nijmegen scores in the first half in 7 of the last 8 head-to-head encounters between these teams.
- NEC Nijmegen scores in the first half in 6 of their last 7 matches (Eredivisie).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Games played - 11;
- Home wins - 6, Away wins - 2, Draws - 3.
Statistics: NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar
- Matches in the tournament: 31 vs 31;
- Wins: 15 vs 7;
- Win percentage: 48% vs 23%;
- Losses: 6 vs 15;
- Draws: 10 vs 9.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 4;
- Losses: 2 vs 5;
- Draws: 4 vs 1.
- NEC Nijmegen are unbeaten in 7 of their last 8 head-to-head meetings.
- NEC Nijmegen are unbeaten in 7 of their last 8 matches.
- NEC Nijmegen are unbeaten in their last 6 Eredivisie matches.
- Telstar have failed to win in 7 of their last 8 away games.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head (average total):
- Home team - 2.55, Away team - 1.36;
- In head-to-head meetings - 3.91;
- Both teams scored: all-time - 7 times; at home - 3 times.
Average Total Statistics: NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar
- In the tournament: 3.94 vs 3.1;
- Goals scored: 2.35 vs 1.39;
- First half: 0.9 vs 0.55;
- Second half: 1.45 vs 0.84;
- NEC Nijmegen: at home in the tournament - 2.53;
- Telstar: away in the tournament - 1;
- Last 10 matches: 1.9 (home - 2.2) vs 1.8 (away - 1.4).
- NEC Nijmegen have conceded in 17 of their last 19 Eredivisie matches.
- NEC Nijmegen have conceded at home in 8 of their last 9 Eredivisie matches.
- Telstar have scored away in 11 of their last 12 matches.
- Telstar have scored away in 8 of their last 9 Eredivisie matches.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Games played - 11;
- Both teams scored all-time - 7 times;
- At home - 3 times.
Statistics: NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar
- Played in the tournament: 31 vs 31;
- Matches this season with both teams scoring (BTTS): 25 vs 20;
- NEC Nijmegen: BTTS at home - 11 (73%);
- Telstar: BTTS away - 8 (53%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS matches: 8 vs 7;
- NEC Nijmegen: BTTS at home - 4 (80%);
- Telstar: BTTS away - 4 (80%).
- NEC Nijmegen have both scored and conceded in their last 6 head-to-head matches.
- NEC Nijmegen have both scored and conceded in 17 of their last 19 Eredivisie matches.
- NEC Nijmegen have both scored and conceded at home in 8 of their last 9 Eredivisie matches.
- NEC Nijmegen have both scored and conceded at home in 6 of their last 7 matches.
- Telstar have both scored and conceded away in 8 of their last 9 matches.
- Telstar have both scored and conceded away in 6 of their last 7 Eredivisie matches.
Exact Score Prediction
Frequent Results Statistics (current season):
- The most common scoreline in the tournament: 1-1 (31/279, 11.1%);
- NEC Nijmegen's most frequent home results: 2-1, 2-2, 3-0 (2/15, 13.3%);
- Telstar's most frequent away results: 1-1, 2-0, 2-1, 4-1 (2/15, 13.3%).
The algorithm predicts the top-3 outcomes based on statistics and probability distribution:
2-1 - 10.38% (odds: 8)
1-1 - 7.75% (odds: 10)
3-1 - 7.42% (odds: 10)
Editor's Prediction
NEC Nijmegen showcase remarkable consistency, scoring and conceding in their last six head-to-head encounters with Telstar. Moreover, in 17 of their last 19 Eredivisie matches, NEC have found the net while also allowing goals at the back. Even more impressive is the fact that six out of their last seven home games have seen goals from both sides. Now let's consider Telstar: eight of their last nine away matches have been genuine football thrillers, with Telstar both scoring and conceding. There are other trends to consider, but this data alone is enough to make a well-founded prediction for the match - both teams to score (yes).No comments
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