The Eredivisie sees NEC Nijmegen take on Telstar on Saturday 2 May, kicking off at 20:00 (WAT) at Goffertstadion. NEC Nijmegen are 11th with 14 points from 12 games (in the bottom half), while Telstar sit 16th on 10 points (in the bottom three).
Form guide
NEC Nijmegen's last 3: DWD Most recently they drew with Heerenveen 2–2 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.
Telstar's last 5: WWWLW Most recently they beat Sparta Rotterdam 4–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.7 per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.5 goals: 2.3 for NEC Nijmegen and 1.2 for Telstar. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score in 65% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: NEC Nijmegen 62%, draw 20%, Telstar 17%.
Safer route: NEC Nijmegen or draw (83%) at 1.13.
Both teams to score: yes (65%) at 1.48.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 68% chance at odds of 1.40. Predicted score: NEC Nijmegen 2–1 Telstar. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
NEC Nijmegen62%fair 1.61 · @1.50
Draw20%fair 4.89 · @4.40
Telstar17%fair 5.72 · @5.60
3.49Expected goals
2.31NEC Nijmegen xG
1.18Telstar xG
65%Both score
68%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–110%
1–18%
2–08%
3–17%
1–07%
3–06%
From our goals model: NEC Nijmegen 2.3 – 1.2 Telstar expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
NEC Nijmegen to win
62%
1.61
1.50
Double chance
NEC Nijmegen or draw
83%
1.21
1.13
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
65%
1.54
1.48
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals
85%
1.18
1.12
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals
68%
1.48
1.40
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals
53%
1.88
1.80
Half-time result
NEC Nijmegen ahead at half-time
47%
2.12
–
Half-time / full-time
HT NEC Nijmegen / FT NEC Nijmegen
41%
2.44
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1
10%
10.42
–
Form
NEC Nijmegen – last 3
DWD
22 Mar
vs Heerenveen
2–2
D
3 Mar
vs PSV Eindhoven
3–2
W
17 Feb
@ Sparta Rotterdam
1–1
D
2.0Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
100%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Telstar – last 6
WWWLWL
22 Apr
vs Sparta Rotterdam
4–1
W
22 Mar
vs PSV Eindhoven
3–1
W
8 Mar
@ Fortuna Sittard
4–1
W
4 Mar
@ AZ Alkmaar
1–2
L
27 Feb
vs NAC Breda
3–0
W
22 Feb
@ Feyenoord
1–2
L
2.7Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
83%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between NEC Nijmegen and Telstar.
What is the prediction for NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar?
On our numbers NEC Nijmegen have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Telstar 17%.
How many goals will there be in NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar?
Our predicted score is NEC Nijmegen 2–1 Telstar, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar?
NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar (Eredivisie) kicks off on Saturday 2 May 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Goffertstadion.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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