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NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar

EredivisieFull time · 2 May 2026
NEC Nijmegen

NEC Nijmegen

Drew · xG 1.61WLDDDLast 5
Full time
1 — 1
90+4'
Sem van Duijn 32' · unknown 85'

Telstar

Drew · xG 1.08WWDWLLast 5
Telstar
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ NEC Nijmegen · last goal · 85'
81
19
NEC Nijmegen · 1.61 xG1.08 xG · Telstar
Match StoryFull breakdown

NEC Nijmegen 1–1 Telstar

NEC Nijmegen dropped two points at home against a Telstar side that had no business taking anything from this fixture. One point apiece, and neither team deserves any applause.

Key Takeaways
Result

Both sides settled for a point each in an evenly contested match.

Goals

A tight defensive display kept the scoring low in this closely fought game.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Telstar end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionEredivisie
First Goal
Sem van Duijn
32'
Sem van Duijn
Cedric HatenboerAssist: Cedric Hatenboer
Match Report
NEC Nijmegen 1-1 Telstar: A Draw That Pleases Nobody and Solves Nothing
CMConnor Maguire

NEC Nijmegen 1-1 Telstar: A Draw That Pleases Nobody and Solves Nothing

NEC Nijmegen dropped two points at home against a Telstar side that had no business taking anything from this fixture. One point apiece, and neither team deserves any applause.

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Key Events
  1. 21'
  2. 30'
  3. 32'
    assist: Cedric Hatenboer
  4. 37'
  5. 52'
    off: Tyrone Owusu
  6. 66'
  7. 67'
    off: Bram Nuytinck
  8. 67'
    off: Noé Lebreton
  9. 67'
    off: Bryan Linssen
  10. 74'
    Telstar
    off: Tyrese Noslin
  11. 74'
    off: Sem van Duijn
  12. 82'
    Time wasting
  13. 85'
    NEC Nijmegen
    assist: Danilo
  14. 89'
  15. 90+1'
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

NEC Nijmegen 1.61 xGTelstar 1.08 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the Eredivisie standings.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar?

The match finished 1-1 to neither side - it ended in a draw.

When did NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar take place?

The match took place on Saturday, 2 May 2026.

📊 AI-generated recap and structured data

NEC Nijmegen drew 1-1 with Telstar at Goffertstadion in the Eredivisie. Our model favored NEC Nijmegen at 58% probability, but the pick missed as neither side could find a winner. Both teams have scored in their last five matches, and that pattern held true here with goals distributed evenly. NEC Nijmegen extended their recent run without a win, while Telstar picked up a point after recent losses. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The draw left NEC third but extended their winless streak to four games, eroding their title credentials. Telstar climbed one place to 15th, moving away from the relegation zone on goal difference. Our model flagged both sides' defensive fragility; the 100 percent BTTS rate across their recent fixtures suggested neither could control matches. The stalemate suited the visitor more than the home side's ambitions.

NEC Nijmegen v Telstar · Eredivisie · 02/05/2026, 20:00:00