FC Volendam vs Telstar
Match recap
Telstar beat FC Volendam 2–1 in their Eredivisie fixture. Descotte scored for FC Volendam; Bakker and Koeman replied for Telstar. Expected-goals data put the chance balance at 1.11 for FC Volendam versus 1.40 for Telstar. FC Volendam sit 16th in the Eredivisie table while Telstar are 14th.
Analysis
As the regular season nears its conclusion, FC Volendam host Telstar in what promises to be a tightly contested match. Both teams have had their struggles this season, but recent form and key players suggest a balanced affair.
FC Volendam and Telstar have met 15 times before, with Volendam winning the majority. However, Telstar currently holds a better goal difference and sits just above Volendam in the league standings. Both teams are fighting to improve their positions, making this match crucial.
Volendam's Robert Mühren has been in fine scoring form recently, netting 3 goals in the last 5 games, making him a key threat at home. Midfielder Robin van Cruijsen's creativity and assist record add to their attacking options. Telstar counters with forwards Patrick Brouwer and Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp, both showing good recent form and goal involvement. Defensively, Volendam's leadership from Mawouna Amevor and Nick Verschuren provides stability, while Telstar's Danny Bakker commands the backline. With no significant injuries reported, both teams will field strong lineups.
Prediction
Given the balanced strengths and recent performances, a 1-1 draw is the most likely outcome. The first half is expected to be cagey, ending 0-0, with both teams cautious. The match should see around four cards, reflecting the competitive nature of the encounter. Confidence in this prediction stands at 35%.
Outcome probability
Key Insights
Home team's defensive leadership
Mawouna Amevor and Nick Verschuren provide strong defensive stability and leadership at home.
Robert Mühren's scoring form
Mühren's recent goal scoring and high ratings give home team a key attacking edge.
Telstar's attacking momentum
Telstar's forwards Brouwer and Ritmeester van de Kamp show good recent form and goal involvement.
Creative midfield link-up
Robin van Cruijsen's playmaking and connection with forwards is a key creative asset for home team.
No significant injuries reported
Both teams have no reported injuries, so full squads likely available, maintaining tactical consistency.
Key Takeaways
In summary, expect a competitive match with both sides sharing the spoils. Key players on both teams will influence the game, but neither is likely to dominate fully. Fans should prepare for a tactical battle with moments of attacking flair.
- FC Volendam have won 8 of 15 meetings against Telstar, who have won 2, with 5 draws.
- Head-to-head matches average 3.5 goals per game, indicating open play historically.
- Telstar currently ranks 15th with 34 points; FC Volendam 16th with 32 points in the league.
- Telstar boasts a better goal difference (-7) compared to Volendam's (-19) this season.
- Robert Mühren has scored 7 goals this season, including 3 in the last 5 games, making him Volendam's key striker.
- Robin van Cruijsen leads Volendam with 5 assists this season, including 2 in recent matches.
- Patrick Brouwer has contributed 7 goals and 4 assists this season, showing strong form for Telstar.
- No significant injuries reported for either team, ensuring full-strength squads.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — FC Volendam
Away — Telstar
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Descotte
Assist: Bacuna
Leliendal
Yellow Card
Bakker
Assist: Hardeveld
Verschuren
Yellow Card
Noslin
Yellow Card
Pauwels
van Duijn
Noslin
Tejan
Ould-Chikh
Bukala
Verschuren
Yah
Rossen
Penalty confirmed
Koeman
Yellow Card
Koeman
Penalty
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  PSV Eindhoven | 34 | 27 | 3 | 4 | +56 | 84 |
| 13 |  Excelsior | 34 | 10 | 8 | 16 | -13 | 38 |
| 14 |  Telstar | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | -6 | 37 |
| 15 |  PEC Zwolle | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | -27 | 37 |
| 16 |  FC Volendam | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | -20 | 32 |
| 17 |  NAC Breda | 34 | 6 | 11 | 17 | -23 | 29 |
Match Statistics
FC Volendam
4-3-3Starting XI
- 3Mawouna Kodjo AmevorD
- 4Juninho Gracielo BacunaM
- 5Precious Joel Uche-Chukwu UgwuD
- 8Gibson Osahumen YahM
- 16Roy Johannes Maria SteurG
- 18Nordin BukalaM
- 20Nick VerschurenD
- 29Benjamin PauwelsF
- 32Yannick Cereso Frederik LeliendalD
- 77Bilal Ould-ChikhF
- 99Anthony Kevin N. DescotteF
Substitutes
- 6Alex PlatM
- 9Henk Andreas Jacobus VeermanF
- 10Brandley Mack-Olien KuwasF
- 11Aurelio OehlersF
- 14Aaron MeijersD
- 21Robert MührenF
- 22Dion VlakG
- 23Dave KwakmanM
- 25Luca BlondeauD
- 27Myron Mau-AsamM
- 30Yaell SamsonG
- 40Robin van Cruijsen
Telstar
3-4-3Starting XI
- 1Ronald Koeman Jr.G
- 2Jeff HardeveldM
- 4Guus OfferhausM
- 6Danny BakkerD
- 11Tyrese NoslinM
- 14Neville Ogidi NwankwoD
- 17Nils RossenM
- 21Devon KoswalD
- 27Patrick BrouwerF
- 30Kay TejanF
- 37Sem van DuijnF
Substitutes
- 3Gerald AldersD
- 5Nigel Ogidi NwankwoD
- 7Soufiane HetliF
- 8Tyrone OwusuM
- 9Jelani SeedorfF
- 13Tyrick BodakG
- 15Adil LechkarD
- 20Daan ReizigerG
- 28R. OudstenF
- 39Jochem Ritmeester van de KampM
FC Volendam
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Descotte | F | 90 | 8.0 | 1 | — | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1/2 |
| Bilal Ould-Chikh | F | 70 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1/1 |
| Juninho Bacuna | M | 90 | 7.3 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1/1 |
| Gibson Yah | M | 81 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| Benjamin Pauwels | F | 61 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/3 |
| Mawouna Amevor(C) | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yannick Leliendal | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nick Verschuren | D | 81 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precious Ugwu | D | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nordin Bukala | M | 70 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Roy Steur | G | 90 | 5.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Myron Mau-Asam | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yaell Samson | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alex Plat | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Aaron Meijers | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Robin van Cruijsen | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dion Vlak | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luca Blondeau | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Brandley Kuwas | F | 20 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| Aurelio Oehlers | F | 9 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Henk Veerman | F | 29 | 6.3 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Robert Mühren | F | 20 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/1 |
| Dave Kwakman | M | 9 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Telstar
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Koeman Jr | G | 90 | 8.9 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Danny Bakker(C) | D | 90 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Jeff Hardeveld | M | 90 | 7.5 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
| Patrick Brouwer | F | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| Sem van Duijn | F | 66 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Guus Offerhaus | M | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Neville Nwankwo | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Devon Koswal | D | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Tyrese Noslin | M | 66 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/3 |
| Kay Tejan | F | 67 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/2 |
| Nils Rossen | M | 82 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Tyrick Bodak | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tyrone Owusu | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Adil Lechkar | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rojendro Oudsten | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nigel Ogidi Nwankwo | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Daan Reiziger | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jelani Seedorf | F | 8 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gerald Alders | D | 24 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Soufiane Hetli | F | 23 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp | M | 24 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |