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NEC Nijmegen vs SC Telstar prediction

Eredivisie · Sat · 14:30 — our model's pick, the best available price and how the market is priced.

Odds and data refreshed Aug 5, 2026 · how we work

Our prediction

Eredivisie 🕒 Sat · 14:30
Model lean
Over 3.5 goals
Odds
2.10
ⓘ Model lean, not an official pick — this fixture didn't clear our value threshold, so it isn't counted in the record
ConfidenceValue · 46%
AI Value edge -3.95% · best price at BetOnline.ag
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Key factors behind our tip

01

The 1.44 price on NEC Nijmegen implies about a 69% win probability, marking them as strong favourites in the eyes of the market.

02

SC Telstar at 7.5 carry only around a 13% implied chance, one of the widest gaps you will see in a single fixture's match-result pricing.

03

The draw is priced at 5.3, roughly a 19% implied probability, sitting between the two outcomes as expected against a heavy favourite.

04

The recommended Under 3.5 goals selection at 1.8 has a market-implied confidence of about 53% but a negative value edge of -3.72%, so it is a modest lean rather than a standout value spot.

Most likely scorelines

Both teams to score: 65%
ScoreModel chanceFair odds
2-1 9.4% 10.67
1-1 8.0% 12.56
3-1 7.3% 13.61
2-0 7.3% 13.68
1-0 6.2% 16.08
2-2 6.0% 16.67

From the same Poisson distribution behind our 1X2 and totals numbers, built on expected goals of 2.35 and 1.28. These six scorelines cover 44% of all outcomes — the rest is spread thinly across dozens of possibilities, which is why correct-score betting is a longshot even when the model is right about the shape of the game.

Team form

NN NEC Nijmegen WLDDD
17 May 26 vs Go Ahead 2-1
10 May 26 @ Groningen 1-2
2 May 26 vs Telstar 1-1
25 Apr 26 @ Twente 1-1
12 Apr 26 vs Feyenoord 1-1
ST SC Telstar WWDWL
17 May 26 @ Volendam 2-1
10 May 26 vs Heracles 3-0
2 May 26 @ NEC 1-1
22 Apr 26 vs Sparta 4-1
11 Apr 26 @ Utrecht 1-4

Head-to-head: NEC Nijmegen v SC Telstar

Full H2H history →
D 2 May 26
NEC 1-1 TelstarEredivisie
D 13 Dec 25
Telstar 2-2 NECEredivisie

W/D/L shown from NEC Nijmegen's perspective. Meetings from the seasons in our results dataset.

Best odds across bookmakers

OutcomeBest priceBookmakerImplied
NEC Nijmegen 1.52 Betsson 65.8%
SC Telstar 7.50 Unibet (NL) 13.3%
Draw 5.10 Unibet (NL) 19.6%

NEC Nijmegen vs SC Telstar: match preview

NEC Nijmegen open as clear favourites at home against SC Telstar in this Eredivisie clash, with the market pricing them at 1.44. That equates to roughly a 69% implied chance of a home win before margin, underlining how strongly the market leans toward NEC. SC Telstar are the outsiders at 7.5, implying around a 13% chance, while the draw sits at 5.3, worth about 19% in implied terms. The gap between the two sides is substantial according to the prices. Our model does not flag a value pick in the match-result market; instead it leans to the goals line, recommending Under 3.5 goals at 1.8 with market-implied confidence near 53%. Note that the calculated value edge on that selection is negative (-3.72%), so it reads more as a lean than a strong edge. This preview is framed entirely around those market numbers rather than any team news.

Verdict: The model leans to Under 3.5 goals at 1.8, backed by roughly 53% implied confidence. Be aware the value edge is negative at -3.72%, so this is a low-conviction lean rather than an edge play. Stake responsibly and treat it as one modest angle, not a strong recommendation.

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Best available 1X2 price per outcome across the bookmakers we track. Click a fixture for its full prediction.

Match FAQ

What is the prediction for NEC Nijmegen vs SC Telstar?+

Our tip is Over 3.5 goals at odds of 2.10, with a 46% confidence rating.

Who is the favourite for NEC Nijmegen vs SC Telstar?+

NEC Nijmegen are the clear favourites at 1.44, which implies roughly a 69% chance of a home win. SC Telstar are the outsiders at 7.5.

What are the draw odds for this match?+

The draw is priced at 5.3 with Tipico, implying around a 19% chance based on the market.

Is there any betting value in this fixture?+

No match-result value pick cleared our threshold, and the recommended Under 3.5 goals at 1.8 actually shows a negative value edge of -3.72%. It is a lean at best, so approach with caution.

When does the match kick off?+

NEC Nijmegen vs SC Telstar takes place Sat · 14:30 in the Eredivisie.