Telstar vs Sparta Prediction 22 April 2026
🔊 Can Telstar climb out of the Eredivisie basement? In the 31st round, they face off against Sparta. Both clubs find themselves in challenging situations, eager to improve their standings on the table. Telstar sit in 16th place, just one point shy of safety, while Sparta are in 10th, aiming to break back into the European competition spots. Which club is more likely to achieve their goals? Let's evaluate their chances with an insightful prediction from our editorial team.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 25 October 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Sparta):
- ball possession percentage: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 7;
- fouls: 9 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Telstar and Sparta:
- played 20 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 3, for the away team - 12, draws - 5;
- number of goals - 23 against 42;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.8, in the 2nd half - 1.45;
- average total goals in the match - 3.25.
Head-to-head statistics Telstar - Sparta
Telstar Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - Utrecht, away team - Telstar). The match concluded with a scoreline of 4:1.
Here's the game statistics (Telstar vs Utrecht):
- ball possession: 59% vs 41%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 7;
- fouls: 5 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 7 vs 9.
Telstar are currently 16th in the Eredivisie, fighting to avoid relegation. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with two wins and three losses in their last five matches. On average, Telstar score 1.3 goals per game but concede significantly more, at 1.73. However, when playing at home, the team have shown decent form, recently going on a four-match unbeaten run, securing three victories and one draw during that stretch.
Match Results: Telstar
Sparta Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - Sparta, away - PSV). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:2.
Here are the match stats (Sparta vs PSV):
- ball possession: 38% vs 62%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 5;
- fouls: 6 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 6;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
Sparta sit slightly higher in 10th place, but they too are grappling with consistency issues. Over their last 10 matches, the Rotterdam side have managed just two victories, consequently slipping out of the European competition spots. They average just over one goal per game, highlighting the need for greater attacking efficiency. Their away form is also concerning, with five matches without a win, including three losses in that stretch.
Match Results: Sparta
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 20;
- home team wins - 3, away team wins - 12, draws - 5.
Statistics: Telstar vs Sparta
- matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 30;
- wins: 6 vs 12;
- win percentage: 20% vs 40%;
- losses: 15 vs 12;
- draws: 9 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 2;
- losses: 5 vs 4;
- draws: 2 vs 4.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.15, the guests - 2.1;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.25;
- both teams scored: overall - 12; at the home team's field - 5.
Statistics: Telstar vs Sparta
- average total in the tournament: 3.03 vs 2.8;
- average total goals scored: 1.3 vs 1.17;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.53 vs 0.43;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.77 vs 0.73;
- Telstar: average total at home in the tournament - 1.6;
- Sparta: average total away in the tournament - 1.2;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 1.75) vs 1 (away - 0.8).
- Telstar have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 home games against Sparta.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 20;
- both teams scored all-time - 12 times;
- on the home team’s field - 5 times.
Statistics: Telstar vs Sparta
- number of matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 30;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 19 vs 12;
- number of BTTS matches for Telstar at home - 11 (73%);
- number of BTTS matches for Sparta away - 6 (40%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Telstar at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Sparta away - 3 (60%).
- Telstar have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 games against Sparta.
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (30/270, 11.1%);
- Telstar at home most often finish matches: 2:2 (3/15, 20%);
- Sparta away most often play: 0:1 (3/15, 20%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 11.8% (odds 7)
1:2 - 7.96% (odds 9.5)
2:1 - 7.86% (odds 9)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Expect an intense encounter as both teams have something to fight for. Telstar are eager to climb out of the relegation zone, while Sparta aim to secure a spot in European competitions. Despite Telstar's inconsistent form, they have been performing decently at home. In contrast, the Rotterdam side have struggled on the road, failing to secure a win in their last five away matches. During that stretch, they have not managed to score more than once in any game. A bet on Sparta's total goals under 1.5 seems a reasonable choice.No comments
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