NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar
Who won NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar?
NEC Nijmegen 1 Telstar 2, full time in the Eredivisie. Our model's pre-match pick was Both teams to score — No, which did not land. Before this meeting the sides had met once in the fixtures we hold, and it was drawn.
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NEC Nijmegen 1–2 Telstar
Telstar left Nijmegen with all three points despite NEC dominating every statistical category that matters. When you have 27 shots and score once, you deserve nothing.
Our pick
NEC Nijmegen to win
Result
1:2NEC Nijmegen v Telstar
Telstar won 2-1 away at NEC Nijmegen.
3 goals took the match over the 2.5 line.
Telstar won against the run of the chances: NEC Nijmegen 2.50 to Telstar 1.37 on expected goals, which favoured NEC Nijmegen.
Telstar Win 2-1 at NEC Despite Being Outplayed: A Masterclass in Taking Your Chances
Telstar left Nijmegen with all three points despite NEC dominating every statistical category that matters. When you have 27 shots and score once, you deserve nothing.
Read full report →- 1'Right foot shotPatrick Brouwer
- 24'assist: Patrick Brouwer
Rui Mendes - 46'off: Darko Nejasmic
Kaj Sierhuis - 55'off: Rui Mendes
Emirhan Demircan - 57'Tripping
Brayann Pereira - 63'off: Soufiane Hetli
Isaiah Ahmed - 64'off: Jamiro Monteiro
Philippe Sandler - 68'Roughing
Isak Hansen-Aarøen - 74'TrippingIsaiah Ahmed
- 78'Delay of game
Ronald Koeman Jr. - 83'Right foot shotKaj Sierhuis
+6 more events without full detail from the data feed.
Expected Goals (xG)
How the result affects the Eredivisie standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ Alkmaar | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2 | GO Ahead Eagles | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 3 | PSV Eindhoven | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 4 | Feyenoord | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 5 | FC Groningen | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 6 | Ajax | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 7 | Sparta Rotterdam | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 8 | Fortuna Sittard | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
What was the final score of NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar?
The match finished 1-2 to Telstar.
Who won NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar?
Telstar won the match 2-1.
When did NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar take place?
The match took place on Saturday, 8 August 2026.
📊 Match recap and data context
NEC Nijmegen fell to Telstar 1-2 at Goffertstadion in an Eredivisie result that defied our model's 60% backing for the hosts. The visitors turned the match despite NEC's recent form showing two wins in five games. Both teams arrived with high both-teams-to-score rates; Telstar's 80% frequency proved decisive as they found the net twice to claim three points. Our pick missed. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The result shifted Telstar into contention for European qualification positions; they moved closer to the top 4 with the away win. NEC Nijmegen remained mired in mid-table, their 14th-place standing unchanged in points but their form suggesting continued struggle. The fixture marked Telstar's third victory in their last four games, signaling a strong upward trajectory.
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