Telstar vs NAC Breda Prediction - Eredivisie: Intense Relegation Battle

The match between Telstar and NAC Breda in round 25 of the Dutch national championship (Eredivisie) takes place against the backdrop of both teams striving to avoid relegation. With the home advantage at BUKO Stadion, Telstar is under pressure to win as the gap between them and their opponent has widened to 4 points.

Contrasting form and league positions

Currently, NAC Breda is ranked 16th with 22 points. Their form in the last five matches has been relatively good, with two wins, two draws, and only one loss. This is a positive sign, indicating the team's ability to accumulate points consistently during this crucial stage of the season.

Conversely, Telstar's situation is more alarming as they sit 17th with only 18 points. The home team has endured a disappointing run of form with 3 losses and 2 draws in their last 5 matches. After 24 games played, Telstar has only managed 3 wins, including just one victory at their home ground.

Professional statistics and goal-scoring performance

The defense is proving to be a major headache for both managers. Telstar has conceded 41 goals (an average of 1.7 goals per game), while NAC Breda isn't much better with 36 goals conceded (1.5 goals per game).

In terms of attacking ability, Telstar has a slight edge with an average of 1.2 goals per game compared to NAC Breda's 1.0 goal per game. However, their lack of clinical finishing often leaves the home team empty-handed despite having decent ball possession statistics.

The head-to-head history favors the home team.

Despite their lower ranking, Telstar have the upper hand in recent head-to-head encounters. In their last five meetings, Telstar have won two, drawn two, and lost only one against NAC Breda. In the first leg in December 2025, Telstar even defeated their opponent away from home with a narrow 1-0 victory.

Team situation and tactical predictions

Both teams entered this match with personnel losses. On the Telstar side, T. Owusu was definitely absent, while D. Koswal's participation remained uncertain.

NAC Breda suffered a further blow with the loss of three key players: L. Greiml with a shoulder injury, and F. Jensen and striker M. Soumano absent due to ankle injuries. The absence of Soumano particularly affected the visitors' quick counter-attacking options.

Overall, the match is likely to be a closely contested affair. Experts predict NAC Breda has a 45% chance of winning or a draw (a double chance). Given the importance of the relegation battle, the match is expected to have fewer than 2.5 goals as both teams will prioritize defensive safety.

Team lineup updated at 01:30 on 28/02/2026

Official lineup

Telstar

Diagram: 3-4-3

CoachAnthony Correia

Starting lineup:

• 1. Ronald Koeman Jr (G)
• 14. Neville Nwankwo (D)
• 4. Guus Offerhaus (D)
• 6. Danny Bakker (D)
• 3. Gerald Alders (M)
• 23. Cedric Hatenboer (M)
• 17. Nils Rossen (M)
• 2. Jeff Hardeveld (M)
• 37. Sem van Duijn (F)
• 19. Nökkvi Þórisson (F)
• 39. Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp (F)

Substitutes:

• 20. Daan Reiziger
• 13. Tyrick Bodak
• 21. Devon Koswal
• 15. Amin Bouchouari
• 29. Dion Malone
• 11. Tyrese Noslin
• 8. Tyrone Owusu
• 16. Dylan Mertens
• 27. Patrick Brouwer
• 9. Jelani Seedorf
• 7. Soufiane Hetli

NAC Breda

Diagram: 3-4-2-1

CoachCarl Hoefkens

Starting lineup:

• 99. Daniel Bielica (G)
• 15. Enes Mahmutović (D)
• 8. Clint Leemans (D)
• 4. Boy Kemper (D)
• 7. Charles-Andreas Brym (M)
• 90. Lewis Holtby (M)
• 16. Maximilien Balard (M)
• 14. Kamal Sowah (M)
• 10. Mohamed Nassoh (F)
• 19. Amine Salama (F)
• 24. André Ayew (F)

Substitutes:

• 31. Kostas Lamprou
• 1. Roy Kortsmit
• 2. Boyd Lucassen
• 25. Cherrion Valerius
• 22. Rio Hillen
• 21. Jayden Candelaria
• 32. Juho Talvitie
• 11. Raul Paula
• 20. Fredrik Jensen
• 55. Brahim Ghalidi
• 26. Pepijn Reulen