Telstar and NEC face each other on Saturday 12.13.2025, at 15:30 (UK Time), in a Eredivisie 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Telstar's home ground, the Rabobank IJmond Stadion.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Telstar and NEC, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

APWin predictions for Telstar vs NEC

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

APWin Prediction

Under 3.5 Goals

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

If you're expecting Telstar vs NEC to be a goal fest, think again.

We predict the total to remain under 2.5 goals in this match as neither side figures to have enough attacking firepower to give the opposition's defence much trouble.

👉 Our prediction is: NEC to win

While NEC will head into their match against Telstar as the favourite, it is still far from a sure thing to score three points away from home. Nevertheless, our betting tip is still NEC to win on the 1X2 market.

Our analysis of NEC leads us to believe that they are quite capable on their travels and can come up with the away win without much trouble, even against a tricky opponent like Telstar.

Telstar preview

Telstar heads into the match with the following record in the Eredivisie: in 15 matches, Telstar secured 2 victories, 5 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 0.73 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Telstar's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 3 victories so far.

Telstar has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 22 goals, of which 17 were scored in the Eredivisie, resulting in an average of 1.13 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Soufiane Hetli, who has found the back of the net 3 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Jeff Hardeveld has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, Telstar has conceded 25 goals in the Eredivisie (an average of 1.67 per game) and 25 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.56 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.

NEC preview

NEC comes into the game with 15 matches played so far in the Eredivisie. They have secured 8 victories, 3 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.8 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 9 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses.

NEC Nijmegen's attack has been highly effective, scoring 42 goals during this period. Of that total, 39 were netted in the Eredivisie, with an average of 2.6 goals per game. The overall season average is 2.63.

NEC Nijmegen's offensive system is led by Koki Ogawa, the team's top scorer this season. The japanese forward has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Bryan Linssen. The forward has contributed with 6 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 25 goals with an average of 1.67 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 27 goals in 16 matches, averaging 1.69 per match.

Head to head: Telstar vs NEC

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Telstar

Netherlands - Eredivisie

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L D D D

0.73

Home L D D L W

0.75

Away D D L L L

0.71

Away Team

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NEC

Netherlands - Eredivisie

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W W W L

1.8

Home W W D W L

2.29

Away W W L D D

1.38

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Published on 9 December 2025, at 15:39 Last updated on 9 December 2025, at 15:39
Author: Gustavo Porto

Journalist since 2016, post-graduate during pandemic, and in love with football since child. Sporting was always part of the Gustavo's life, be practicing, watching, making the coverage, and a few years prae here, betting.