Heerenveen is up against Telstar in the Netherlands Eredivisie on 13.09.2026. With Heerenveen looking to maintain their lead, this game is a must-watch. Our betting guide and match preview are just what you need to get ready.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Sparta Rotterdam | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9/9 | 5 |
| 12 | Heerenveen | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7/9 | 5 |
| 13 | Telstar | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5/10 | 4 |
| 14 | PEC Zwolle | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6/10 | 4 |
Key Player Statistics: Heerenveen vs Telstar
Heerenveen vs Telstar Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | Heerenveen | Telstar | 14.03.2026 | 3-0 |
| Eredivisie | Telstar | Heerenveen | 19.10.2025 | 2-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Heerenveen | Telstar | 11.07.2025 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | Heerenveen | AZ Alkmaar | 06.09.2026 | 2-3 |
| Eredivisie | Willem II | Heerenveen | 30.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| Eredivisie | Heerenveen | PEC Zwolle | 22.08.2026 | 0-2 |
| Eredivisie | Ajax | Heerenveen | 16.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| Eredivisie | Heerenveen | Twente | 09.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Heerenveen | Volos NFC | 01.08.2026 | 3-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Heerenveen | OH Leuven | 25.07.2026 | 4-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Club Brugge KV | Heerenveen | 17.07.2026 | 2-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Heerenveen | De Graafschap | 03.07.2026 | 7-2 |
| Eredivisie | Utrecht | Heerenveen | 21.05.2026 | 3-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | Telstar | Cambuur | 06.09.2026 | 2-2 |
| Eredivisie | Telstar | Ajax | 30.08.2026 | 0-4 |
| Eredivisie | Telstar | Sparta Rotterdam | 14.08.2026 | 1-3 |
| Eredivisie | NEC Nijmegen | Telstar | 08.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | VfL Wolfsburg | Telstar | 31.07.2026 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | De Graafschap | Telstar | 17.07.2026 | 3-6 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Sparta Rotterdam | Telstar | 11.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Almere City FC | Telstar | 04.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Eredivisie | FC Volendam | Telstar | 17.05.2026 | 1-2 |
| Eredivisie | Telstar | Heracles | 10.05.2026 | 3-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Heerenveen VS Telstar
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Heerenveen vs Telstar
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Heerenveen vs Telstar
Two teams that really need a win. That's the simplest way to describe what's at stake when Heerenveen host Telstar in the Eredivisie this weekend. Sitting 12th and 13th respectively, separated by just one point, this is exactly the kind of match that defines a season early on.
Here's what you need to watch for: Heerenveen have been frustratingly inconsistent. They beat Twente on the opening day, drew with Ajax, then lost to PEC Zwolle at home before grinding out a point away at Willem II. Their last result, a 2-3 defeat to AZ Alkmaar at the Abe Lenstra, shows a team that can score but simply cannot keep the ball out of their own net. Seven goals scored, nine conceded in five games. Entertaining? Absolutely. Reliable? Far from it.
Telstar aren't much tidier at the back either. Ten goals conceded in just four games tells its own story. That 0-4 hammering by Ajax at home was brutal, and a 1-3 loss to Sparta Rotterdam doesn't inspire confidence. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Telstar being pure pushovers though. They grabbed a surprising win at NEC and held Cambuur to a 2-2 draw most recently. There's something there.
The head-to-head record is firmly in Heerenveen's favour. They won 3-0 here earlier this season and edged a 3-2 victory at Telstar's ground back in October. That's six points from six in recent Eredivisie meetings. Momentum in this fixture belongs clearly to the hosts.
Here's the insider angle that I think matters most. Telstar will be without N. Thorisson, who is suspended following a red card. Losing any player to suspension hurts, but losing a player who earned a red card suggests an aggression problem that could leave Telstar even more exposed defensively. This is a significant blow for a team already shipping goals freely.
Both defences are genuinely poor right now. That's the surprising statistical reality here. Across these two sides, that's 19 goals conceded in just nine combined league games this season. The "Both Teams to Score" market looks incredibly attractive given that both defences are essentially open doors at the moment. Backing over 2.5 goals feels like the safest bet on the card.
My prediction? Heerenveen win 2-1, with the first goal arriving before the half-hour mark given how open both teams are defensively. Heerenveen to score first is a market worth exploring at what should be decent odds. The hosts have home advantage, a superior recent head-to-head record, and the considerable bonus of facing a Telstar side missing a key player through suspension.
Saturday night football in Friesland. Two struggling teams, leaky defences, and everything to play for. This one is going to have goals written all over it. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Noppert | Netherlands | 32 | Goalkeeper | 203 | 94 |
| D. Vente | Netherlands | 27 | Attacker | 181 | 77 |
| S. Kersten | Netherlands | 28 | Defender | 191 | 79 |
| L. Brouwers | Netherlands | 28 | Midfielder | 183 | 78 |
| R. Meerveld | Netherlands | 23 | Midfielder | 177 | 74 |
| V. Zagaritis | Greece | 25 | Defender | 178 | 68 |
| D. Proper | Netherlands | 24 | Midfielder | 168 | 63 |
| L. Oyen | Belgium | 23 | Attacker | 174 | 69 |
| M. Rivera | France | 24 | Midfielder | 171 | 61 |
| H. Petrov | Bulgaria | 24 | Defender | 186 | n/a |
| J. Trenskow | Denmark | 25 | Midfielder | 178 | 64 |
| D. Bladi | France | 22 | Defender | 164 | n/a |
| M. Linday | Sweden | 23 | Midfielder | 189 | n/a |
| N. Hopland | Norway | 22 | Defender | 186 | 80 |
| L. Smans | Netherlands | 23 | Midfielder | 175 | 70 |
| M. Willemsen | Netherlands | 23 | Defender | 190 | 80 |
| B. Klaverboer | Netherlands | 20 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 80 |
| N. Courtens | Belgium | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| L. Machine | France | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| O. Braude | Norway | 22 | Defender | 174 | 60 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Hardeveld | Netherlands | 31 | Defender | 184 | 76 |
| R. Koeman | Netherlands | 31 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 80 |
| D. Reiziger | Netherlands | 25 | Goalkeeper | 184 cm | 69 kg |
| M. Peersman | Belgium | 35 | Defender | 185 | 69 |
| T. Owusu | Netherlands | 27 | Midfielder | 181 | n/a |
| Rui Mendes | Portugal | 26 | Midfielder | 179 | 72 |
| A. Soualhia | France | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| G. Caschili | Netherlands | 23 | Defender | 171 cm | 72 kg |
| P. Brouwer | Netherlands | 25 | Midfielder | 176 cm | n/a |
| S. Valk | Netherlands | 24 | Defender | 195 cm | 76 kg |
| P. Aning | Netherlands | 22 | Midfielder | 176 | 71 |
| N. Rossen | Netherlands | 21 | Midfielder | 181 | 66 |
| F. Rust | Netherlands | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| S. Hetli | Netherlands | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| N. Ogidi Nwankwo | Netherlands | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| E. Demircan | Türkiye | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Gerald Alders | Netherlands | 21 | Defender | 179 | |
| R. Oudsten | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| F. Turay | Netherlands | 22 | Attacker | 178 | n/a |
| H. Kuster | Netherlands | 21 | Midfielder | 161 cm | n/a |
Heerenveen vs Telstar match odds
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