NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar Prediction & Betting Tips - Eredivisie
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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in Eredivisie Predictions
An upcoming UEFA Champions League (UCL) qualifier could test NEC Nijmegen’s focus as they start the 2026-27 Eredivisie campaign on matchday one against Telstar. This match on Saturday at Goffertstadion between NEC and the ‘White Lions’ could test the home team, and our match prediction is a draw.
NEC finished third in the Eredivisie last season, their best ever in the competition, and it even saw them earn a spot in the UCL qualifiers for the first time. Telstar finished five points above the relegation zone last year, winning only nine of 34 league games.
A 0-0 away draw against Olympiacos on Tuesday in the UCL third qualifying round meant NEC will have everything to play for in the upcoming return leg. This result followed their indifferent form in the off-season, as the hosts could win just two of seven friendlies (D1, L4).
NEC finished its last league campaign with a five-game unbeaten run at home, although three of those last four have been draws.
Telstar struggled in the pre-season friendlies, losing three of the four games (W1). This sequence is in sharp contrast to how their last season ended, as the ‘White Lions’ ended with a four-game unbeaten run in the Eredivisie (W3, D1). That included four points in their last two league trips, which had a 1-1 draw at this venue.
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NEC Nijmegen v Telstar Best Betting Odds
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1.46 | 4.7 | 5.6 |
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1.49 | 4.79 | 6.12 |
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1.49 | 4.68 | 6 |
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1.48 | 4.72 | 6.05 |
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1.49 | 4.68 | 6 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between NEC Nijmegen and Telstar?
Our prediction for the NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar match is: draw.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 08/08/2026 between NEC Nijmegen and Telstar in Eredivisie :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 39.98% for a win of NEC Nijmegen against Telstar with odds of 1.5 at Shangrila.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar is 27.21% with odds of 5.25 at LSbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 32.81% chance ⭐ for a win of Telstar vs NEC Nijmegen with odds of 7.25 at LSbet.
NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar Form
NEC Nijmegen and Telstar Last Matches
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4/6 (67%)
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2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
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31 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
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17 May 2026 - Eredivisie
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3/6 (50%)
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4 Aug 2026 - Champions League
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10 May 2026 - Eredivisie
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19 Apr 2026 - KNVB beker
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
31 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
17 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
11 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
17 May 2026 - Eredivisie
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2 May 2026 - Eredivisie
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 May 2026 - Eredivisie
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4 Apr 2026 - Eredivisie
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27 Feb 2026 - Eredivisie
15 Feb 2026 - Eredivisie
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
31 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
17 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
11 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
17 May 2026 - Eredivisie
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NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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NEC Nijmegen - Telstar Key Points
- Three of NEC’s last five league games have ended in a draw.
- Three of NEC’s last four league matches at this venue have also ended in a stalemate.
- The last three matches between NEC and Telstar have ended in draws.
- Telstar are undefeated in their last four league matches.
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Our NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar Prediction
NEC had their best Eredivisie season last year when they finished third and earned a spot in the UCL qualifiers. That may see them focus on the upcoming second leg against Olympiacos after the first leg ended in a 0-0 draw. That opens the door for Telstar to push the hosts and get something out of this trip.
The two league matches between these sides last season ended in draws, and it won’t be a surprise if that result repeats here. Our NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar prediction is a draw.
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