Good pick · fair odds 1.52 · bookmaker 1.44 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.44Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultNEC Nijmegen to win ✗65% · @1.46
Double chanceNEC Nijmegen or draw ✗86% · @1.12
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓63% · @1.55
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓84% · @1.12
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.32
NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar preview and prediction
The match
The Eredivisie sees NEC Nijmegen take on Telstar on Saturday 8 August, kicking off at 15:30 (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 5: DLLWW Most recently they drew with Olympiakos Piraeus 0–0 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 4. Goals have not been a problem: 2.2 per game.
Telstar's last 5: LWLLW Most recently they lost to VfL Wolfsburg 1–3 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 3 of their last 5. They are scoring freely – 2.3 goals a game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.4 goals: 2.3 for NEC Nijmegen and 1.0 for Telstar. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 66% likely and both teams score in 63% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: NEC Nijmegen 65%, draw 21%, Telstar 14%.
Both teams to score: yes (63%) at 1.55.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 66% chance at odds of 1.44. 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 Nijmegen65%fair 1.53 · @1.46
Draw21%fair 4.86 · @4.70
Telstar14%fair 7.05 · @5.80
3.38Expected goals
2.34NEC Nijmegen xG
1.04Telstar xG
63%Both score
66%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–110%
2–09%
1–18%
1–08%
3–18%
3–07%
From our goals model: NEC Nijmegen 2.3 – 1.0 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✗
65%
1.53
1.46
Double chance
NEC Nijmegen or draw✗
86%
1.17
1.12
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
63%
1.59
1.55
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
84%
1.18
1.12
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
66%
1.52
1.44
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
56%
1.79
1.70
Half-time result
NEC Nijmegen ahead at half-time✗
49%
2.03
–
Half-time / full-time
HT NEC Nijmegen / FT NEC Nijmegen✗
44%
2.28
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.32
–
Form
NEC Nijmegen – last 6
DLLWWL
4 Aug
@ Olympiakos Piraeus
0–0
D
31 Jul
vs Sevilla
1–2
L
25 Jul
vs SV Elversberg
0–1
L
18 Jul
vs Al-Fayha
7–0
W
14 Jul
vs V-varen Nagasaki
3–1
W
11 Jul
@ Anderlecht
2–3
L
2.2Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Telstar – last 6
LWLLWW
31 Jul
@ VfL Wolfsburg
1–3
L
17 Jul
@ De Graafschap
6–3
W
11 Jul
@ Sparta Rotterdam
0–1
L
4 Jul
@ Almere City FC
1–2
L
17 May
@ FC Volendam
2–1
W
22 Apr
vs Sparta Rotterdam
4–1
W
2.3Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%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 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar?
On our numbers NEC Nijmegen have a 65% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Telstar 14%.
How many goals will there be in NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 66% likely and both teams score 63% 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 3.4 goals in total.
When is NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar?
NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar (Eredivisie) kicks off on Saturday 8 August 2026 at 15:30 (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.
