FC Utrecht vs Telstar Prediction, Preview and Stats
2025/2026 Eredivisie, Netherlands
Eredivisie
Telstar
TEL
STANDINGS
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CONTEXT
The match is finished, with FC Utrecht recording a 4-1 victory over Telstar. The home side led 1-0 at half-time and added three more goals after the break to seal the result. FC Utrecht entered the fixture as the stronger team and were given a pre-match win probability of 58.8 percent. The final score represented a significant deviation in their favor, exceeding expectations by 41.2 percentage points as they converted chances far more effectively than anticipated. Telstar held the greater share of possession at 59 percent to Utrecht’s 41 percent yet created little threat, underscoring the home side’s clinical edge. The efficiency shift stayed in line with expectations and the outcome aligned with the pre-match projection. No red cards were issued and no major disruptive events altered the flow of play. Overall the contest confirmed FC Utrecht’s superiority without reliance on external factors.
TL;DR
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Structural deviation: FC Utrecht showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
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Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
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xG alignment: The final outcome was insufficient data for expected goal differential.
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Market alignment: End result was aligned with the pre-match projection.
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xG expectations: Inconclusive for xG expectations (Classify).
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Event impact: No major event distortion.
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Red card distortion: None.
Quality vs Volume
Open Play vs Set Play
Expected Points
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
Match referee
D. Makkelie
Other match officials
H. Steegstra
1st Assistant
J. de Vries
2nd Assistant
R. Sturm
4th Official
Win Probabilities
Live Win Probability (90 Min)
FC Utrecht
Telstar
Movement
Changes since opening
FC Utrecht
Telstar
Team Power Ranking
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28.8
24.56
FC Utrecht
Telstar
Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted
Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.
Heatmaps Ball coordinates
Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.
FC Utrecht
Telstar
Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted
How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage
FC Utrecht
⚠ Proxy
Attacking Efficiency









Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)








Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence
Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.
















Counter / Transition Attack & Defence
What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.




























PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- UTR had peak pressure around 53'.
- TEL started the game with stronger pressure.
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
















Data last updated: 2026-04-12T00:08:47+00:00
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General Information
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Kickoff: Wed, 22 Apr - 6:00 PM
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Statistics
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CONCLUSION
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