NEC Nijmegen
- NEC Nijmegen are the 1.45 favourites to win against Telstar in a matchup which should see both teams find the net and plenty of goalmouth action.
- 3rd-placed NEC have had a superb campaign in the Eredivisie 2025/2026, accumulating 55 points from 31 matches, while Telstar sit 16th having collected 30 points from the same number of games in their first season back in the top flight.
- While NEC have been in decent form of late, W1, D3 and L1 in their last 5 in all competitions, they will have no doubts about their ability to secure the win here.
- NEC are unbeaten in their last 2 home matches in the Eredivisie, both draws.
- They have a good record at home in Eredivisie 2025/2026, W8, D4 and L3.
Telstar
- 16th-placed Telstar boss Anthony Correia has opted for a more conservative approach on his return to Eredivisie life, playing a deep, compact defensive setup and counter-attacking when possible.
- Telstar have struggled on their travels in the Eredivisie 2025/2026, W3, D4 and L8.
- They score an average of 1.00 goal per away game and concede an average of 1.67 goals.
- Telstar have lost their last two away games.
Head-to-Head
In their previous meeting in Eredivisie 2025/2026, the game ended in a 2-2 tie at Telstar’s ground.
Key Players
Sem van Duijn has come through as a great option for Telstar recently, netting 3 of their 8 goals in the last 5 games and should be their most likely scorer this weekend.
Betting Insights
The odds for Over 2.5 goals, 1.33 , are a little short but still have enough value to be worth a small bet, while Both Teams to Score - Yes, at 1.5 , also appeals.
Prediction
- Both sides will see this as a chance to attack and both should get on the scoresheet.
- I believe NEC will win because they are a far superior team and have more attacking flair and potency, with the likes of Bryan Linssen providing a consistent goal threat.
