NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar predictions, May 02, 2026

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NEC Nijmegen

Telstar

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As NEC Nijmegen prepares to host SC Telstar on May 2, 2026, the match is poised to be an intriguing encounter in the Eredivisie. NEC Nijmegen enters this fixture with a challenging recent form, having secured only 1 victory in their last 5 matches. This uninspiring stretch highlights potential issues in both their defensive organization and attacking potency, which they will need to address against Telstar.

On the other hand, SC Telstar has demonstrated slightly better form, winning 2 of their last 5 outings. This suggests a degree of momentum that could bolster their confidence heading into this away clash. Despite this, Telstar will face a tough challenge in overcoming NEC’s home advantage, where they typically perform better.

According to bookmakers, NEC Nijmegen is heavily favored with odds of 1.42 for a home win, reflecting their stronger standing in the league and robust support from their fanbase. Statistical models assign a 70.4% probability of a home win, compared to only 14.8% for Telstar. The predicted scoreline of 2-1 suggests a closely contested match, with both teams having the potential to score. Ultimately, while the odds favor NEC, the unpredictable nature of soccer means the outcome is far from guaranteed.

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Nijmegen
65.9%
Draw
18.9%
Telstar
15.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 1.45 5.3 6.09
betsson 1.44 4.95 6.4
MarathonBet 1.43 5.25 6.58 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 1.4 4.8 6
Pinnacle 1.44 5.14 5.99

Latest Results

25.04.26 FC Twente – NEC Nijmegen – 1:1
19.04.26 AZ Alkmaar – NEC Nijmegen – 5:1
12.04.26 NEC Nijmegen – Feyenoord – 1:1
04.04.26 Excelsior Rotterdam – NEC Nijmegen – 0:2
22.03.26 NEC Nijmegen – SC Heerenveen – 2:2
22.04.26 SC Telstar – Sparta Rotterdam – 4:1
11.04.26 FC Utrecht – SC Telstar – 4:1
04.04.26 SC Telstar – FC Groningen – 0:2
22.03.26 SC Telstar – PSV Eindhoven – 3:1
14.03.26 SC Heerenveen – SC Telstar – 3:0

Facts

  • This match features one of the leaders against an outsider (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ Champions League (Qualification: ) and 16 in the zone Eredivisie (Relegation)).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Nijmegen won 2.
  • Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
  • Nijmegen may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, Nijmegen is the obvious favorite.
  • In the last 11 head-to-head matches, Nijmegen won 6 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 28:15. (average 2.5:1.4).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Nijmegen won 3 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 11:4. (average 2.2:0.8).

    Latest Head To Head

    13.12.25 SC Telstar – NEC Nijmegen – 2:2
    05.04.21 NEC Nijmegen – SC Telstar – 1:1
    03.01.21 SC Telstar – NEC Nijmegen – 5:2
    07.02.20 SC Telstar – NEC Nijmegen – 1:7
    30.08.19 NEC Nijmegen – SC Telstar – 4:2

    Standings

    Main

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 PSV ✔ 31 25 2 4 90:41 49 77
    2 Feyenoord 31 17 7 7 65:42 23 58
    3 Nijmegen 31 15 10 6 73:49 24 55
    4 Ajax 31 14 12 5 59:37 22 54
    5 Twente 31 14 12 5 52:33 19 54
    6 AZ Alkmaar 31 14 7 10 52:45 7 49
    7 Heerenveen 31 13 8 10 55:51 4 47
    8 Utrecht 31 12 8 11 49:41 8 44
    9 Groningen 31 12 6 13 43:40 3 42
    10 Sparta Rotterdam 31 12 6 13 36:53 -17 42
    11 G.A. Eagles 31 8 13 10 50:45 5 37
    12 Sittard 31 10 6 15 45:57 -12 36
    13 Zwolle 31 8 10 13 41:66 -25 34
    14 Excelsior 31 8 7 16 36:51 -15 31
    15 FC Volendam 31 8 7 16 33:50 -17 31
    16 Telstar 31 7 9 15 43:53 -10 30
    17 NAC Breda 31 5 10 16 30:53 -23 25
    18 Heracles ✔ 31 5 4 22 34:79 -45 19

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