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Telstar vs Ajax Prediction, Tips & Odds

Telstar vs Ajax

EredivisieRegular Season - 4
Telstar
#14 · Eredivisie
DLLWL
0 - 4
BUKO Stadion, Velsen-Zuid
Referee: D. Higler
Ajax
#8 · Eredivisie
LWWWW
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.52
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.46 (implied 68.4%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 70.9% probability (an expert ratio of 1.41). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (70.9% vs 68.4%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Ajax to win against Telstar, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Ajax currently sits in 5th place in the Eredivisie, having played two matches this season. They secured one win and one draw, scoring four goals while conceding only two. Their recent form has been strong, with three wins and two draws in their last five matches, indicating a solid start to the season. In contrast, Telstar is positioned 13th after two games, with one win and one loss. They have scored three goals but have also conceded four, leading to a negative goal difference. Their recent form shows two wins and three losses in their last five matches, suggesting inconsistency that could be a concern as they face a stronger opponent. The model output gives Ajax a win probability of around 60%, reflecting their stronger standing and recent performances. However, a key caveat is that if Telstar can capitalize on their home advantage and tighten their defense, they may pose a greater challenge than expected. For a detailed breakdown of how we reached this prediction, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model that evaluates fixtures using expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Telstar Win23%6.53
Draw17%5.25
Ajax Win60%1.39
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.4663.5%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.3168.3%

Combined goal output is high (3.6 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Telstar 1-2 Ajax
8.1212.4%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 12.4% probability.

Asian Handicap
Ajax -0.0
1.1554%

Ajax have been the stronger side, winning 50% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-2
8.12
12.4%
1-3
9.37
10.8%
0-2
9.63
10.5%
1-1
10.29
9.8%
0-3
11.13
9.1%
0-1
11.65
8.7%

Our model projects a 1-2 Ajax win as the most likely scoreline at 12.4% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Telstar
-0.0
5.00
Ajax
+0.0
1.15
Telstar
-0.5
5.40
Ajax
+0.5
1.38
Telstar
-1.5
11.00
Ajax
+1.5
2.10

Lines averaged across 4 bookmakers. Ajax are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Telstar vs Ajax
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
6.255.101.401.333.301.482.50
Marathonbet
6.655.351.361.263.241.452.51
Betfair
6.505.001.361.293.301.402.75
Pinnacle
6.935.551.401.323.52
SBO
5.614.771.39
William Hill
6.004.801.401.442.62
Bet365
6.505.501.381.333.401.502.50
1xBet
6.895.541.401.263.241.452.56
Unibet
6.405.101.381.303.351.452.55
Betano
6.905.501.441.363.201.522.45
Superbet
6.205.351.421.343.301.502.50
BetVictor
7.505.501.361.293.401.442.55

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
95.5%
Over 1.5 Goals
87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals
68.3%
Over 3.5 Goals
52%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XTelstar or Draw
40%2.87
12Telstar or Ajax
83%1.14
X2Draw or Ajax
77%1.11

Head to Head

Last 4 Meetings (Ajax leads 4-0)
0 Telstar0 Draw4 Ajax
11 Jan
Telstar
2-3
Ajax
Eredivisie
Aug 25
Ajax
2-0
Telstar
Eredivisie
Dec 24
Ajax
2-0
Telstar
KNVB Beker
Dec 19
Telstar
3-4
Ajax
KNVB Beker

In their last four encounters, Ajax has won all four matches against Telstar, with no draws or victories for Telstar. The scorelines indicate a competitive nature, with two matches ending in narrow one-goal margins (2-3 and 3-4), while Ajax secured two 2-0 victories that suggest a degree of control. Despite the close scores, Telstar has not claimed a win against Ajax in this sample, highlighting a clear dominance by Ajax in their recent meetings.

Eredivisie Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
AZ Alkmaar
55001651115
WWWWW
2
PSV Eindhoven
54101861213
WWWWD
3
Feyenoord
5320137611
WDWDW
4
Excelsior
5311125710
DWWLW
5
Twente
5311105510
WDWWL
6
Fortuna Sittard
5311119210
WWLWD
8
Ajax
42119547
LWDW
14
Telstar
5113511-64
LDLLW
16
Willem II
4013413-91
LDLL
17
ADO Den Haag
5014614-81
LDLLL
18
Cambuur
5014618-121
DLLLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
TelstarHome
0W1D2L
3 playedGF 3 · GA 90.33 pts/game
AjaxAway
2W0D0L
2 playedGF 6 · GA 03.00 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
TelstarAjax
1.67Goals p.g.1.94
1.79Goals conceded p.g.1.11
8%Clean sheets33%
33%Win rate50%
3.46Avg goals in match3.06
1.33xG per game1.75
0.25xGA per game0.52
46%Possession %62%
4.6Shots on target / game9.0
3.5Corners per game7.3
Telstar
Recent Form

Telstar have won 5 of their last 10 matches at home, drawing 2 and losing 3. Their recent home fixtures include drew with Cambuur 2-2 and lost to Ajax 0-4.

Overall, the wider run reads 8W 5D 11L from the last 24 games (33% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: TelstarAll competitions
06 Sept
Telstar
2-2
Cambuur
Eredivisie
30 Aug
Telstar
0-4
Ajax
Eredivisie
31 Jul
VfL Wolfsburg
3-1
Telstar
Friendlies Clubs
17 Jul
De Graafschap
3-6
Telstar
Friendlies Clubs
11 Jul
Sparta Rotterdam
1-0
Telstar
Friendlies Clubs
04 Jul
Almere City FC
2-1
Telstar
Friendlies Clubs
8
Win
33%
5
Draw
21%
11
Lost
46%
Ajax
Recent Form

Ajax have won 8 of their last 14 matches on the road, drawing 5 and losing 1. Their recent away fixtures include beat Telstar 0-4 and beat FC Sion 2-4.

Overall, the wider run reads 18W 11D 7L from the last 36 games (50% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: AjaxAll competitions
05 Sept
Ajax
1-3
PSV Eindhoven
Eredivisie
30 Aug
Telstar
0-4
Ajax
Eredivisie
27 Aug
Ajax
5-3
FC Sion
UEFA Europa Conference League
20 Aug
FC Sion
2-4
Ajax
UEFA Europa Conference League
09 Aug
PEC Zwolle
0-2
Ajax
Eredivisie
06 Aug
Ajax
3-1
Shelbourne
UEFA Europa Conference League
18
Win
50%
11
Draw
31%
7
Lost
19%

Lineups

Confirmed

Telstar3-4-2-1Confirmed

43Marvin PeersmanDEF
16Sem ValkDEF
4Abdelnour SoualhiaDEF
7Rui MendesFWD
27Patrick BrouwerFWD
9Jelani SeedorfFWD
1Ronald Koeman JrGK
17Nils RossenMID
3Gerald AldersMID
2Jeff HardeveldMID
10Tyrone OwusuMID
15Nigel Ogidi NwankwoDEF
28Rojendro OudstenDEF
18Gabi CaschiliDEF
21Fofin TurayFWD
19Fabiano RustFWD
8Emirhan DemircanFWD
20Daan ReizigerGK
13Finn MulderGK
23Noach ShenkmanMID
5Prince AningMID
14Harrie KusterMID
6Isaiah AhmedMID

Ajax4-3-3Confirmed

12Caio HenriqueDEF
3Anton GaaeiDEF
30Aaron BouwmanDEF
36Dies JanseDEF
10Oscar GloukhFWD
99Tolu ArokodareFWD
23Steven BerghuisFWD
1Marc-André Ter StegenGK
24Jorthy MokioMID
8Julian BrandtMID
18Davy KlaassenMID
5Owen WijndalDEF
21Jofre TorrentsDEF
15Youri BaasDEF
20Oliver Valaker EdvardsenFWD
9Kasper DolbergFWD
38Marcos LeonardoFWD
26Maarten PaesGK
22Joeri HeerkensGK
67Mohamed AbdallaMID
68Abdellah OuazaneMID

Unavailable Players

7 players

Telstar

No reported absences

Ajax7

A. van Axel Dongen
Missing FixtureThigh Injury
D. Blind
Missing FixtureInjury
M. Carrizo
Missing FixtureInactive
P. Reverson
Missing FixtureInjury
R. Bounida
Missing FixtureInjury
V. Tsygankov
Missing FixtureInactive
Y. Regeer
Missing FixtureInjury

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Ajax Win1.39 (59.7%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.31 (68.3%)
Both Teams Score1.46 (63.5%)
Value Bets
Under 2.5 Goals3.33 (31.7%)
BTTS No2.55 (36.5%)
Speculative
Telstar Win6.53 (23.1%)
Draw5.25 (17.1%)

Yellow Card Prediction

D. Higler has been appointed as the referee for this fixture. We don't yet have enough recent fixtures officiated by D. Higler to give a confident card-market projection. Our default lean is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

Telstar have averaged 3.5 corners per match at home; Ajax 7.3 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.4 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Ajax have generated 1.75 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 50% of them. They put 9.0 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Ajax player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.