Telstar vs Heracles
Match recap
Telstar beat Heracles 3–0 in their Eredivisie fixture. Offerhaus, Noslin, and Hardeveld scored for Telstar. Telstar held 46% possession to 54% for Heracles. Telstar sit 14th in the Eredivisie table while Heracles are 18th.
Fipster’s pre-match call
Predicted
3-1 Telstar win
Actual
3–0
Analysis
As the 33rd round of the 2025 season unfolds, Telstar host Heracles in what promises to be a lively encounter. With Telstar's recent home scoring streak and Heracles' defensive woes, the stage is set for a home victory.
Telstar currently sit 15th with 34 points, showing better form and goal difference than Heracles, who languish in 18th with 19 points. Historically, Heracles have had the upper hand in head-to-heads, but recent form and home advantage favour Telstar.
Telstar's attacking trio—van Duijn, Brouwer, and Noslin—are in fine fettle, combining for multiple goals and assists recently. Van Duijn's 7 goals in the last 5 home games highlight his clinical finishing. Meanwhile, Heracles' defence has been leaky on the road, conceding in their last five away matches. Defensive stalwart Bakker's leadership will be crucial to maintain stability.
Prediction
We predict a 3-1 victory for Telstar, with a halftime lead of 1-0. The confidence in this outcome is high at 95%, supported by consistent scoring patterns and a stable disciplinary record expecting around four cards in total.
Outcome probability
Key Insights
Telstar's attacking trio in form
Van Duijn, Brouwer, and Noslin show strong synergy and recent scoring form, pressuring Heracles' defense.
Home scoring streak boosts Telstar
Telstar has scored in 4 of last 5 home games, averaging 1.82 goals, exceeding league average.
Heracles' defensive struggles continue
Heracles conceded in last 5 away games, showing vulnerability against Telstar's attack.
Bakker's defensive leadership key
Bakker's high tackle and pass success rates provide stability against Heracles' forwards.
No major injuries for Telstar
Full squad availability allows Telstar to field strongest lineup, enhancing predicted dominance.
Key Takeaways
In summary, Telstar's home advantage, attacking prowess, and Heracles' defensive vulnerabilities point to a comfortable home win. Fans can expect an entertaining match with Telstar asserting their dominance.
- Telstar are ranked 15th with 34 points from 33 games (W8 D10 L15).
- Heracles are ranked 18th with 19 points from 33 games (W5 D4 L24).
- Telstar have a significantly better goal difference (42 goals) than Heracles this season.
- In 6 head-to-head meetings, Telstar have won 1, Heracles 4, with 1 draw.
- Telstar have scored in 4 of their last 5 home games, averaging 1.82 goals per game.
- Heracles have conceded in their last 5 away games, showing defensive struggles.
- Guus Offerhaus contributed 1 goal in this fixture for Telstar.
- The predicted total cards for the match is 4, indicating a fairly disciplined game.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Telstar
Away — Heracles
No standout top scorers flagged for Heracles
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
Benita
Yellow Card
Kulenović
Yellow Card
Unknown
van Gilst
Yellow Card
Hetli
te Wierik
Bozinovski
Engels
Offerhaus
Noslin
Assist: Brouwer
Hardeveld
Assist: Noslin
Unknown
van Duijn
Noslin
Tejan
Yellow Card
Koswal
Kulenović
Red Card
Card upgrade
| # | 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 |
| 17 |  NAC Breda | 34 | 6 | 11 | 17 | -23 | 29 |
| 18 |  Heracles | 34 | 5 | 4 | 25 | -50 | 19 |
Match Statistics
Telstar
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 1Ronald Koeman Jr.G
- 2Jeff HardeveldM
- 4Guus OfferhausM
- 6Danny BakkerD
- 7Soufiane HetliF
- 11Tyrese NoslinM
- 14Neville Ogidi NwankwoD
- 21Devon KoswalD
- 23C. Hatenboer
- 27Patrick BrouwerF
- 37Sem van DuijnF
Substitutes
- 3Gerald AldersD
- 5Nigel Ogidi NwankwoD
- 9Jelani SeedorfF
- 13Tyrick BodakG
- 15Adil LechkarD
- 17Nils RossenM
- 20Daan ReizigerG
- 28R. OudstenF
- 30Kay TejanF
- 39Jochem Ritmeester van de KampM
Heracles
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 2Mimeirhel Obispo BenitaD
- 4Damon MiraniD
- 5Djevencio van der KustD
- 8Mario EngelsM
- 13Jan ŽambůrekM
- 16Timo JansinkG
- 17Tristan van GilstM
- 19Luka KulenovićF
- 20Rhys BozinovskiM
- 23Mike Jarno Maria te WierikD
- 73Walid Ould-ChikhM
Substitutes
- 3Jannes Luca WieckhoffD
- 6Sava-Arangel ČestićD
- 7Bryan Michael Limbombe EkangoF
- 10Thomas BrunsM
- 14Erik Melker AhlstrandM
- 22Remko Jurian PasveerG
- 25Lequincio ZeefuikF
- 27Jop TijinkD
- 30Robin MantelG
- 38J. WijnrederD
- 39S. BlokhuisM
- 41Tarik HamamiogluF
Telstar
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Noslin | M | 80 | 8.5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
| Jeff Hardeveld | M | 90 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | — |
| Patrick Brouwer | F | 90 | 8.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
| Danny Bakker(C) | D | 90 | 7.5 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| Sem van Duijn | F | 80 | 7.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
| Soufiane Hetli | F | 66 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| Ronald Koeman Jr | G | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Devon Koswal | D | 85 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Guus Offerhaus | M | 90 | 6.9 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Cedric Hatenboer | M | 45 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Neville Nwankwo | D | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Gerald Alders | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nigel Ogidi Nwankwo | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tyrick Bodak | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Daan Reiziger | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp | M | 35 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Adil Lechkar | D | 10 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kay Tejan | F | 24 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Nils Rossen | M | 10 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jelani Seedorf | F | 10 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rojendro Oudsten | F | 8 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Heracles
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timo Jansink | G | 90 | 7.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mike te Wierik | D | 67 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tristan van Gilst | M | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1/1 |
| Mario Engels | M | 67 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Jan Žambůrek | M | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Rhys Bozinovski | M | 67 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| Walid Ould-Chikh | M | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2/4 |
| Mimeirhel Benita | D | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2/2 |
| Damon Mirani(C) | D | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luka Kulenović | F | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| Djevencio van der Kust | D | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Sil Blokhuis | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jop Tijink | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Remko Pasveer | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bryan Limbombe | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jannes Wieckhoff | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lequincio Zeefuik | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tarik Hamamioglu | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jeppe Wijnreder | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Robin Mantel | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Erik Ahlstrand | M | 23 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Thomas Bruns | M | 23 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Sava Arangel Čestić | D | 23 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |