FC Volendam vs Telstar Prediction, Preview and Stats

Netherlands flag 2025/2026 Eredivisie, Netherlands
Kras Stadion Sun, 17 May - 12:30 PM
Eredivisie
FC Volendam VOL
1 Winner 2
Telstar TEL
Full Time Sun, 17 May 12:30 PM
Round 34 Regular Season
Anthony Descotte - 2'
Goal
|
Goal
Ronald Koeman Jr. - 89' (P)
Danny Bakker - 44'

CONTEXT

FC Volendam hosted Telstar in a match that ended with a 1-2 away victory for the visitors. The sides were level at halftime with a 1-1 scoreline. Both teams recorded 50 percent possession throughout the contest. Telstar posted a slight edge in expected goals at 1.5 against Volendam's 1.38, resulting in a narrow differential of minus 0.12. The stronger side according to pre-match assessment claimed the three points. No red cards were shown to either team and the second half produced no major adjustments. The final result proved consistent with underlying performance metrics and reflected Telstar's overall control in key phases of play.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: FC Volendam 1-2 Telstar. Telstar showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with pre-match team profiles.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome stayed consistent with the expected goals distribution.
  • Market alignment: The result aligned with broader performance indicators for the fixture.
  • xG expectations: Telstar held a modest 1.5 to 1.38 advantage in expected goals.
  • Event impact: No notable second half adjustments altered the match flow.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards occurred and therefore created no distortion.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

M. Nagtegaal

Netherlands 25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

J. Westhof

1st Assistant

Netherlands

Y. Weterings

2nd Assistant

Netherlands

W. Wiersma

4th Official

Netherlands

League averages

Eredivisie Based on last 100 matches

Fouls / match 20.58
Yellow cards / match 2.67
Red cards / match 0.12
Penalties / match 0.12
FC Volendam R. Kruijs
R. Kruijs
VS
Telstar A. Correia
A. Correia
0.9
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.19
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Excelsior Rank: 62 D
SC Heerenveen Rank: 70 L
Heracles Almelo Rank: 57 W
FC Twente Rank: 76 L
Feyenoord Rank: 76 D
Sparta Rotterdam Rank: 64 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Heracles Almelo Rank: 56 W
NEC Nijmegen Rank: 74 D
Sparta Rotterdam Rank: 64 W
FC Utrecht Rank: 72 L
FC Groningen Rank: 67 L
PSV Rank: 87 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 1 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home FC Volendam
36.02%
Draw
27.96%
Away Telstar
36.02%

Movement

Changes since opening
FC Volendam
+35.83%
Draw
+22.31%
Telstar
-58.14%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
50.25
53.71
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
FC Volendam
Telstar
Power Score
50.25
53.71
League Position
16
14
Global Rank
523
361

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.

–
vs
FC Volendam — Opponent-weighted form score
Telstar — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) FC Volendam Telstar

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

FC Volendam

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Telstar

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

FC Volendam ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Telstar
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
38.70
18.20
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
18.20
38.70
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
FC Volendam +1.98 Efficiency Index
vs
Telstar -1.98 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
FC Volendam
Telstar
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

FC Volendam
vs
Telstar
Created Set-piece attacking threat
FC Volendam Telstar
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
FC Volendam Telstar
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
FC Volendam
Telstar
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
FC Volendam
vs
Telstar
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
FC Volendam Telstar
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
FC Volendam 0.36
Telstar 0.17
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
FC Volendam Telstar
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
FC Volendam 0.05
Telstar 0.02
FC Volendam
Telstar
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • VOL had peak pressure around 103'.
  • VOL started the game with stronger pressure.
VOL Pressure TEL Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: VOL reached the top pressure at 103' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

FC Volendam VOL Home
1 matches
Telstar TEL Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
1
Draws
1
0
Losses
0
Goals
2
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
2
0
Goal Difference
0

Data last updated: 2026-05-18T09:01:20+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 3-4-3
Pitch
R. Steur
Netherlands
16 R. Steur
P. Ugwu
Netherlands
5 P. Ugwu
M. Amevor
Togo
3 (C) M. Amevor
N. Verschuren
Substitution
Netherlands
20 N. Verschuren
Y. Leliendal
Netherlands
32 Y. Leliendal
N. Bukala
Substitution
Netherlands
18 N. Bukala
J. Bacuna
Netherlands
4 J. Bacuna
G. Yah
Substitution
Netherlands
8 G. Yah
B. Ould-Chikh
Substitution
Netherlands
77 B. Ould-Chikh
A. Descotte
Belgium
99 A. Descotte
B. Pauwels
Substitution
Belgium
29 B. Pauwels
Pitch
R. Koeman Jr.
Netherlands
1 R. Koeman Jr.
D. Bakker
Netherlands
6 (C) D. Bakker
D. Koswal
Netherlands
21 D. Koswal
N. Ogidi Nwankwo
Netherlands
14 N. Ogidi Nwankwo
J. Hardeveld
Netherlands
2 J. Hardeveld
N. Rossen
Substitution
Netherlands
17 N. Rossen
G. Offerhaus
Netherlands
4 G. Offerhaus
T. Noslin
Substitution
Netherlands
11 T. Noslin
P. Brouwer
Netherlands
27 P. Brouwer
K. Tejan
Substitution
Netherlands
30 K. Tejan
S. van Duijn
Substitution
Netherlands
37 S. van Duijn

General Information

Date & Time :
May 17, 2026, 12:30 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Eredivisie, Netherlands · Round 34 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Kras Stadion
Capacity :
7384
Attendance :
7117
Pitch Surface :
Artificial turf
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Joris Westhof
Marc Nagtegaal
Yorick Weterings
Wouter Wiersma

Statistics

Possession
VOL
52%
TEL
48%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 2
0 Big Chances Created 2
6 Shots 2
47 Dangerous attacks 42
50 Possession 50
7 Corners 0
18 Free kicks 12
2 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

5 Substitutions 4
0 Penalties 1
33 Throwins 23
12 Dribble Attempts 9
1 Assists 1
6 Goal Attempts 3
27 Successful Headers 19
50 Successful Dribbles Percentage 11
62 Ball Safe 82
6 Successful Dribbles 1
3 Goal Kicks 8
1 Injuries 1

Attacking

109 Attacks 95

Possession

39 Successful Long Passes Percentage 36
253 Successful Passes 249
340 Passes 354
70 Long Passes 59
74 Successful Passes Percentage 70
27 Successful Long Passes 21
12 Key Passes 5

Defensive

5 Interceptions 8
13 Tackles 24
63 Duels Won 56
0 Saves 7

Build-up

29 Total Crosses 7
10 Accurate Crosses 3

Discipline

13 Fouls 18
1 Offsides 1

Lineup

Referee : Marc Nagtegaal

Starting XI ▼

16
Roy Steur
Roy Steur Goalkeeper
5.35
3
Mawouna Amevor
Mawouna Amevor (C) Defender
6.66
5
Precious Ugwu
Precious Ugwu Defender
6.44
20
Nick Verschuren
Nick Verschuren Defender
6.86
23
Dave Kwakman
Dave Kwakman
Midfielder81'
6.55
32
Yannick Leliendal
Yannick Leliendal Defender
6.81
4
Juninho Bacuna
Juninho Bacuna Midfielder
7.49
8
Gibson Yah
Gibson Yah Midfielder
6.68
11
Aurelio Oehlers
Aurelio Oehlers
Attacker81'
6.48
18
Nordin Bukala
Nordin Bukala Midfielder
6.35
21
Robert Mühren
Robert Mühren
Attacker70'
6.66
29
Benjamin Pauwels
Benjamin Pauwels Attacker
6.47
9
Henk Veerman
Henk Veerman
Attacker61'
7.04
77
Bilal Ould-Chikh
Bilal Ould-Chikh Attacker
7.03
10
Brandley Kuwas
Brandley Kuwas
Attacker70'
6.72
99
Anthony Descotte
Anthony Descotte Attacker
7.89
Referee : Marc Nagtegaal

Starting XI ▼

1
Ronald Koeman Jr.
Ronald Koeman Jr. Goalkeeper
8.4
6
Danny Bakker
Danny Bakker (C) Defender
8.55
14
Neville Ogidi Nwankwo
Neville Ogidi Nwankwo Defender
6.74
21
Devon Koswal
Devon Koswal Defender
6.11
2
Jeff Hardeveld
Jeff Hardeveld Midfielder
7.33
4
Guus Offerhaus
Guus Offerhaus Midfielder
6.51
11
Tyrese Noslin
Tyrese Noslin Midfielder
6.37
3
Gerald Alders
Gerald Alders
Defender66'
6.37
17
Nils Rossen
Nils Rossen Midfielder
6.66
9
Jelani Seedorf
Jelani Seedorf
Attacker82'
6.57
27
Patrick Brouwer
Patrick Brouwer Attacker
7.24
30
Kay Tejan
Kay Tejan Attacker
6.38
7
Soufiane Hetli
Soufiane Hetli
Attacker67'
6.48
37
Sem van Duijn
Sem van Duijn Attacker
6.83
39
Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp
Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp
Midfielder66'
6.45

Events

2ND-HALF
89'
Event
Ronald Koeman Jr.
4th Yellowcard
89'
Event
Ronald Koeman Jr.
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty
86'
Event
Danny Bakker
Penalty awarded
82'
Event
Jelani Seedorf → Nils Rossen
9th Substitution
Event
Dave Kwakman → Nick Verschuren
7th Substitution
81'
Event
Aurelio Oehlers → Gibson Yah
8th Substitution
81'
Event
Brandley Kuwas → Bilal Ould-Chikh
5th Substitution
70'
Event
Robert Mühren → Nordin Bukala
6th Substitution
70'
67'
Event
Soufiane Hetli → Kay Tejan
4th Substitution
66'
Event
Gerald Alders → Tyrese Noslin
2nd Substitution
66'
Event
Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp → Sem van Duijn
3rd Substitution
Event
Henk Veerman → Benjamin Pauwels
1st Substitution
61'
61'
Event
Tyrese Noslin
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Nick Verschuren
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
50'
1ST-HALF
44'
Event
Danny Bakker
Header / 2nd Goal
Event
Yannick Leliendal
Argument / 1st Yellowcard
27'
Event
Anthony Descotte
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
2'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Henk Veerman's header is saved.
90
Attempt Attempt
Juninho Bacuna's right-footed shot is saved.
90
Attempt Attempt
Dave Kwakman takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
90
Update Update
Henk Veerman takes a header, but it goes wide.
90
Attempt Attempt
Patrick Brouwer takes a right-footed shot but misses.
90
Attempt Attempt
Dave Kwakman takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
90
Attempt Attempt
Robert Muhren takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
89
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Ronald Koeman receives a yellow card.
89
Attempt Attempt
Ronald Koeman takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
86
Update Update
Penalty awarded after a VAR decision for Danny Bakker.
84
Update Update
Henk Veerman's header goes wide.
84
Attempt Attempt
Henk Veerman takes a header but misses the shot.
81
Update Update
Jelani Seedorf comes on for Nils Rossen.
81
Update Update
Aurelio Oehlers is on, and Gibson Yah is off.
81
Substitution Substitution
Dave Kwakman is substituted for Nick Verschuren.
75
Attempt Attempt
Anthony Descotte's right-footed shot is saved.
75
Attempt Attempt
Brandley Kuwas takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
70
Substitution Substitution
Robert Muhren is substituted off for Nordin Bukala.
70
Attempt Attempt
Soufiane Hetli takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
70
Update Update
Brandley Kuwas comes on for Bilal Ould-Chikh.
67
Substitution Substitution
Gerald Alders is substituted for Tyrese Noslin.
67
Update Update
Soufiane Hetli is on, and Kay Tejan is off.
67
Update Update
Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp comes on for Sem van Duijn.
62
Attempt Attempt
Yannick Leliendal takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
61
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Tyrese Noslin receives a yellow card.
61
Update Update
Henk Veerman is on, and Benjamin Pauwels is off.
55
Attempt Attempt
Benjamin Pauwels takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
54
Attempt Attempt
Anthony Descotte's right-footed shot is saved.
54
Update Update
Mawouna Kodjo Amevor's header is blocked.
50
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Nick Verschuren receives a yellow card.
44
Attempt Attempt
Danny Bakker takes a shot with his head and scores a goal.
44
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Danny Bakker scores to make it 1-1, assisted by Jeff Hardeveld.
39
Attempt Attempt
Sem van Duijn attempts a header but misses the shot.
32
Attempt Attempt
Anthony Descotte takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
27
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yannick Leliendal receives a yellow card.
25
Attempt Attempt
Benjamin Pauwels takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
16
Attempt Attempt
Nils Rossen's left-footed shot is blocked.
15
Attempt Attempt
Danny Bakker takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
2
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Anthony Descotte scores to make it 1-0.
2
Attempt Attempt
Anthony Descotte scores with a right-footed shot.

CONCLUSION

Telstar collected a deserved 1-2 win on the road against FC Volendam after a balanced opening period that finished 1-1. Equal possession figures underscored the competitive nature of the encounter yet the visitors generated marginally superior chance quality. The absence of dismissals allowed both sides to maintain their intended structures without forced changes. Telstar's status as the stronger side translated into three points while the narrow expected goals margin mirrored the tight scoreline. Overall the performance data supported the final standings and highlighted efficient finishing from the away team in the second half. This outcome leaves Telstar with momentum for upcoming fixtures.

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