Match Analysis: SC Telstar vs FC Volendam – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-08-23
- Time: 7:00 PM UTC
- Location: BUKO Stadion, Velsen, Netherlands
Game Overview
SC Telstar will host FC Volendam in the Eredivisie Round 3 at BUKO Stadion. Both teams are seeking their first wins of the season. Telstar is currently ranked 16th, and FC Volendam 12th. Historically, FC Volendam has dominated the head-to-head with 13 wins to Telstar's 5 and 8 draws. Volendam however has not won their last 6 Eredivisie matches while Telstar's recent form shows mixed results.
Key Factors to Consider
- Telstar scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches but are goalless in their last 2. They have not kept a clean sheet in their last 5 games. FC Volendam scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches but have also failed to keep a clean sheet in 7 matches. Volendam is in a form slump with 6 consecutive Eredivisie matches without a win, whereas Telstar's form shows some recent resilience.
- Out of the last 26 meetings, FC Volendam leads with 13 wins, Telstar has 5, and there have been 8 draws. In their last 10 encounters, Volendam is unbeaten against Telstar (6 wins, 4 draws), suggesting an upper hand psychologically and historically in this fixture.
- No specific injury data is available from the search results for either team ahead of this match, suggesting no major reported absences at this time.
- The match is at home for Telstar which could give them a slight advantage. Weather or pitch conditions were not mentioned and are assumed standard. The referee will be Sander van der Eijk, experienced in Eredivisie matches.
- Both teams are looking for their first Eredivisie win this season which adds competitive intensity. Telstar, being lower in the table (16th), may be more motivated to capitalize on home advantage against a struggling Volendam (12th) currently on a winless streak.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | FC Volendam: 1.83, SC Telstar: 1.26, Draw: 2.75 | Draw | β β β ββ 60% |
| Spread | FC Volendam: -0.25 at -120, SC Telstar: +25 at 100 | SC Telstar +0.25 | β β β ββ 65% |
| Over/under | Over 3: -105, Under 3: -115 | Under 3 goals | β β β β β 70% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | SC Telstar 31% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 3 12% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: SC Telstar at 31% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 11.4% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
A closely contested match is expected with a slight advantage to FC Volendam due to historical dominance and overall team strength, yet current form and home advantage for Telstar suggest a draw or narrow Volendam win is most likely.
Predicted Score: 1-1