Saturday, May 2, 2026 • 19:00
Goffertstadion, Nijmegen
NEC Nijmegen

NEC Nijmegen

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Telstar

Telstar

NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar predictions & stats

Top pick NEC Nijmegen 76%, Over 2.5 goals 71%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Eredivisie.

Match Snapshot

Primary insights + team context

Primary Insights

Team Context

BTTS %
81%vs59%
NEC Nijmegen / Telstar
Avg Goals/Game
2.48vs1.30
Combined avg: 3.78
Form
WWLDDvsLWWLD
Last 5
Clean Sheets %
15%vs15%
NEC Nijmegen / Telstar

Season Performance

Comparing both teams this season

Home Team - Form
W
W
L
D
D
Away Team - Form
L
W
W
L
D
49
Points
24
14
Wins
5
7
Draws
9
6
Losses
13
67
Goals For
35
45
Goals Against
45
2.48
Avg Goals For/Game
1.30
25
Goals For 1st Half
15
24
Goals Against 1st Half
20
42
Goals For 2nd Half
20
21
Goals Against 2nd Half
25
4
Clean Sheets
4
1
Failed to Score
7
81%
BTTS %
59%
Eredivisie Standings

Current league table

#TeamPGDPts
127+4368
227+2152
327+2249
427+1847
527+1644
627+542
727+340
827+938
927-1438
1027035
1127-835
1227+232
1327-1630
1427-1627
1527-1826
1627-1024
1727-2023
1827-3718
Deep Analysis

Team Insights

Style of play and derived stats from match data this season

57%
Possession %
45%
431
Passes/Game
364
78%
Pass Accuracy %
77%
16.3
Shots/Game
13.1
6.8
Shots on Target/Game
4.8
10.1
Shots Inside Box/Game
8.6
6.2
Shots Outside Box/Game
4.6
5.8
Corners/Game
5.1
11.9
Fouls/Game
11.3
3.3
Saves/Game
4.4
6.6
Shots per Goal
10.1
2.7
Shots on Target per Goal
3.7
21
Games with More Possession
6
6
Games with Less Possession
21
2.5
Goals/Game when More Possession
0.8
2.3
Goals/Game when Less Possession
1.4
48%
Win Rate when Having More Possession %
17%
8
Points Won (Last 10 min)
1
9
Points Lost (Last 10 min)
12
Comeback Wins (Trailed at HT)
0
NEC NijmegenTelstar

Playing Style Analysis

NEC Nijmegen

They maintain balanced possession (57%) Additionally, They've proven effective without the ball, winning 4 games with less possession Meanwhile, However, they've lost 6 games despite having more possession, suggesting they struggle to convert dominance into results. They've lost 6 games despite having more possession, showing significant vulnerability when expected to control matches. Their mental strength shows: 4 wins after conceding first. They've salvaged 17 points from losing positions this season Additionally, They've dropped 11 points from winning positions, indicating issues closing out games Meanwhile, They're prolific chance creators, averaging 16.3 shots with 6.8 on target per game. Their chance quality is strong, with 42% of shots hitting the target. They move the ball forward with intent (around 26 passes per shot). A top-3 side facing a bottom-third opponent, they'll be expected to control this match.

Telstar

This team they maintain balanced possession (45%) Meanwhile, They've won 4 games despite having less possession, showing they're effective without the ball. They've dropped points in 4 games despite controlling possession, indicating issues breaking down defenses. They've struggled to hold onto leads, losing 3 times after being ahead at halftime. They've dropped 17 points from winning positions, indicating issues closing out games Additionally, They struggle to manage games effectively, dropping far more points from winning positions than they gain from losing ones. As a lower-table side (16th), they'll need to be disciplined against a top-3 opponent.

NEC Nijmegen Half-Time Performance

NEC Nijmegen home games half time results

Telstar Half-Time Performance

Telstar away games half time results

NEC Nijmegen vs League Standings

Telstar vs League Standings