The Netherlands Eredivisie match on 02.05.2026 between NEC Nijmegen and Telstar is poised to be a showcase of football mastery and strategy. As NEC Nijmegen aims to extend their winning streak, Telstar will attempt to defy odds. Our expert predictions provide a deep dive into the game dynamics, team statistics, and betting odds, ensuring you have all the information to back NEC Nijmegen.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Feyenoord | 31 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 65/42 | 58 |
| 3 | NEC Nijmegen | 31 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 73/49 | 55 |
| 4 | Ajax | 31 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 59/37 | 54 |
| 15 | FC Volendam | 31 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 33/50 | 31 |
| 16 | Telstar | 31 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 43/53 | 30 |
| 17 | NAC Breda | 31 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 30/53 | 25 |
Key Player Statistics: NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar
NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | Telstar | NEC Nijmegen | 13.12.2025 | 2-2 |
| Eerste Divisie | NEC Nijmegen | Telstar | 05.04.2021 | 1-1 |
| Eerste Divisie | Telstar | NEC Nijmegen | 03.01.2021 | 5-2 |
| Eerste Divisie | Telstar | NEC Nijmegen | 07.02.2020 | 1-7 |
| Eerste Divisie | NEC Nijmegen | Telstar | 30.08.2019 | 4-2 |
| Eerste Divisie | NEC Nijmegen | Telstar | 18.01.2019 | 1-1 |
| Eerste Divisie | Telstar | NEC Nijmegen | 19.10.2018 | 0-3 |
| Eerste Divisie | NEC Nijmegen | Telstar | 02.04.2018 | 3-0 |
| Eerste Divisie | Telstar | NEC Nijmegen | 27.11.2017 | 3-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | Twente | NEC Nijmegen | 25.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| KNVB Beker | AZ Alkmaar | NEC Nijmegen | 19.04.2026 | 5-1 |
| Eredivisie | NEC Nijmegen | Feyenoord | 12.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Eredivisie | Excelsior | NEC Nijmegen | 04.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| Eredivisie | NEC Nijmegen | Heerenveen | 22.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| Eredivisie | PSV Eindhoven | NEC Nijmegen | 14.03.2026 | 2-3 |
| Eredivisie | NEC Nijmegen | FC Volendam | 08.03.2026 | 3-0 |
| KNVB Beker | NEC Nijmegen | PSV Eindhoven | 03.03.2026 | 3-2 |
| Eredivisie | NEC Nijmegen | Fortuna Sittard | 28.02.2026 | 2-3 |
| Eredivisie | Ajax | NEC Nijmegen | 21.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | Telstar | Sparta Rotterdam | 22.04.2026 | 4-1 |
| Eredivisie | Utrecht | Telstar | 11.04.2026 | 4-1 |
| Eredivisie | Telstar | Groningen | 04.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| Eredivisie | Telstar | PSV Eindhoven | 22.03.2026 | 3-1 |
| Eredivisie | Heerenveen | Telstar | 14.03.2026 | 3-0 |
| Eredivisie | Fortuna Sittard | Telstar | 08.03.2026 | 1-4 |
| KNVB Beker | AZ Alkmaar | Telstar | 04.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Eredivisie | Telstar | NAC Breda | 27.02.2026 | 3-0 |
| Eredivisie | Feyenoord | Telstar | 22.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| Eredivisie | Telstar | Twente | 15.02.2026 | 1-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: NEC Nijmegen VS Telstar
Last 20 Matches Statistics: NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar
Bookies' predictions
NEC Nijmegen
Betting Intelligence: NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar
Third place. European dreams very much alive. NEC Nijmegen have built something real this season, and they will not want to let it slip now.
With 55 points from 31 games, NEC sit just below the Champions League places and have the firepower to hurt anyone. Brian Linssen leads the way with 11 goals and 7 assists. He is not just a striker — he is the engine of this entire attack. Tjaronn Chery adds 9 goals and 6 assists alongside him. That kind of quality in the final third is what separates the top sides from everyone else.
Telstar, parked down in 14th, arrive here with 30 points and a goal difference that tells its own story — 43 scored, 53 conceded. They are a team that plays football but gets punished for defensive mistakes. Against NEC's front line, that is a dangerous recipe.
Here's what you need to watch for — Telstar actually showed in December they can cause problems. The reverse fixture ended 2-2, and that should not be forgotten. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is a simple home win. Telstar beat Sparta Rotterdam 4-1 just last week and claimed a stunning 3-1 over PSV earlier this season. They are unpredictable.
However, here is the surprising pattern I keep coming back to. NEC have scored 73 league goals this season — that is by far one of the highest tallies in the Eredivisie. And when they play at home, they tend to score in bunches. Their home record against lower-half sides has been ruthless.
The injury situation adds another layer. NEC are missing A. Kaplan through suspension, and B. Önal and P. Sandler are both doubts. That weakens their midfield balance slightly. Telstar, meanwhile, have a lengthy list of their own fitness concerns. This could mean a more open, chaotic game than the odds suggest.
From a betting perspective, the NEC win at 1.38 offers little value. But both teams to score at what will likely be generous odds? That market screams value to me, given both sides' tendency to give goals away. Over 2.5 goals feels almost certain based on the head-to-head history and current form.
My bold prediction — NEC win 3-1, with Linssen grabbing a brace and a yellow card shown before half-time in what should be a feisty, open affair.
European football is on the line for NEC Nijmegen. Sunday is not just three points. It is a statement. Do not miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Cillessen | Netherlands | 37 | Goalkeeper | 185 | 83 |
| Róber | Spain | 25 | Midfielder | 173 | 62 |
| D. Nejašmić | Croatia | 27 | Midfielder | 183 | 74 |
| V. Misidjan | Netherlands | 32 | Midfielder | 173 | 61 |
| T. Ouwejan | Netherlands | 29 | Defender | 178 | 72 |
| V. van Crooij | Netherlands | 30 | Attacker | 179 | 76 |
| Y. El Kachati | Morocco | 26 | Attacker | 185 | n/a |
| E. Dasa | Israel | 33 | Defender | 177 | 68 |
| D. Proper | Netherlands | 24 | Midfielder | 168 | 63 |
| A. Kaplan | Türkiye | 23 | Defender | 189 | 72 |
| N. Lebreton | France | 22 | Attacker | 178 | 70 |
| A. Darelas | Greece | 22 | Midfielder | 188 | n/a |
| Deveron Fonville | Netherlands | 22 | Defender | ||
| S. Ouaissa | Netherlands | 21 | Midfielder | 170 | 68 |
| K. Shiogai | Japan | 21 | Attacker | 180 | 77 |
| L. Nieuwenhuijs | Netherlands | 19 | Attacker | 175 | 65 |
| Martijn Overmars | Netherlands | 19 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 70 |
| Yassin Moslih | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| S. de Laat | Netherlands | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. van de Wiel | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Hamdaoui | Netherlands | 32 | Attacker | 170 | 65 |
| J. Hardeveld | Netherlands | 31 | Midfielder | 184 | 76 |
| R. Koeman | Netherlands | 30 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 80 |
| D. Bakker | Netherlands | 31 | Defender | 184 | 70 |
| D. Malone | Suriname | 37 | Defender | 185 | 80 |
| D. Reiziger | Netherlands | 24 | Goalkeeper | 184 cm | 69 kg |
| D. Mertens | Netherlands | 30 | Midfielder | 187 cm | 84 kg |
| N. Nwankwo | Netherlands | 27 | Defender | 181 cm | n/a |
| K. Tejan | Netherlands | 29 | Attacker | 187 | 78 |
| T. Owusu | Netherlands | 27 | Midfielder | 181 | n/a |
| P. Brouwer | Netherlands | 25 | Attacker | 176 cm | n/a |
| T. Bodak | Curaçao | 23 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 73 |
| G. Offerhaus | Netherlands | 25 | Defender | 188 | n/a |
| M. Zonneveld | Netherlands | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| J. Ritmeester van de Kamp | Netherlands | 22 | Attacker | 177 cm | 73 kg |
| N. Rossen | Netherlands | 20 | Midfielder | 181 | 66 |
| N. Ogidi Nwankwo | Netherlands | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| T. Noslin | Netherlands | 23 | Midfielder | 182 | n/a |
| A. Lechkar | Netherlands | 24 | Defender | 171 | n/a |
| Jessy Lobbes | Netherlands | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar match odds
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