The big picture

Telstar come in 16th on the ladder with 10 points; Willem II are 18th on 3. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.

Telstar are 2–6–3 in Eredivisie 2026-27, averaging 1.5 goals for and 2.1 against.

Willem II are 0–9–3 in Eredivisie 2026-27, averaging 0.9 goals for and 3.3 against.

Form

Telstar have won one of their last five and most recently beat FC Utrecht 4–2.

Willem II have won zero of their last five and most recently drew with PEC Zwolle 1–1.

Head to head

We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.

Players to watch

For Telstar, watch Tyrone Owusu (0.5 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Patrick Brouwer (0.2 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27).

For Willem II, watch Devin Haen (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Uriel Van Aalst (0.2 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27).

At 711 Stadion

Telstar have won 6 of their last 20 at 711 Stadion.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder, Telstar have the edge.