The KNVB Cup continues to deliver intriguing clashes, and the encounter between Telstar and Go Ahead Eagles promises to be intense. The odds for a Telstar victory are set at 2.49, for a Go Ahead Eagles win at 2.52, and a draw is at 3.65. The probability distribution for the outcomes is 37.45% for Telstar, 25.55% for a draw, and 37% for Go Ahead Eagles. This balance of odds suggests that both teams approach the match with roughly equal chances, with neither side having a clear advantage according to the bookmakers. Moreover, the odds on totals and both teams to score also indicate an expectation of a high-scoring game, which is supported by the recent statistics of both teams.
In their last three matches, Telstar recorded the following results: on January 31, they lost to Zwolle 1-4, on January 25, they were defeated by AZ Alkmaar 0-1, and on January 17, they drew 2-2 with Excelsior. Go Ahead Eagles on February 1 drew 1-1 with Volendam, played a goalless draw with Braga on January 29, and lost 1-3 to Nice on January 22. Over a five-match series, Telstar averages 42.6% possession, receives 0.8 yellow cards, commits 10.4 fouls, and is caught offside 2.4 times per game. Go Ahead Eagles have higher possession at 51.4%, but the team receives 3 yellow cards, commits 13.2 fouls, and is caught offside 1.2 times on average per match. In their last head-to-head meeting on September 28, 2025, Telstar emerged victorious, winning 4-2 against Go Ahead Eagles. These statistics reflect the difference in style: Telstar plays more aggressively up front, while Go Ahead Eagles tend to control the ball more but commit more fouls.
The scoring ability of both teams in recent matches deserves special attention. In a five-match series, Telstar shows an average total of 3.8 goals, scoring 1.6 and conceding 2.2 per game. Go Ahead Eagles have figures of 2.8 for the total, 1.2 goals scored, and 1.6 conceded. Over 5 matches, Telstar had over 2.5 goals in 4 games, while Go Ahead Eagles had it in 3 out of 5. By halves, Telstar had over 1.5 goals in the first half once, and in the second half 4 times out of 5. Go Ahead Eagles had over 1.5 goals in the first half 3 times and also 3 times in the second half. Telstar most frequently scores between the 76th and 90th minute (56%), while they concede most often between the 46th and 60th minute (40%). Go Ahead Eagles score most often in the first 15 minutes (38%), while they concede between the 61st and 75th minute (50%). Considering Telstar's high scoring rate, the regular occurrence of over 2.5 goals for both teams, and the scoring patterns by halves, a bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.61 seems justified. Expecting at least three goals in this match is quite logical.
Both teams show high figures for corners: Telstar averages 6.4, and Go Ahead Eagles 6.6 per match. Over the last 5 games, both teams had over 9.5 corners in 3 matches. Among the available corner totals, the line closest to the average sum is 12.5, but the nearest presented line with a pair of outcomes is 9.5. Odds for over 9.5 corners are 1.77, and for under 1.92. Telstar is favored in corner outcomes with odds of 1.99. With these numbers, it makes sense to consider a bet on over 9.5 corners, given both teams' attacking style and frequent deliveries from the flanks. It's also worth noting that both teams can create pressure on the opponent's goal, leading to a high number of set pieces.
Sportwars.net Prediction for the Telstar vs Go Ahead Eagles Match, 2026-02-05 - Total Over 2.5, odds 1.61. Correct Score: 2:1, odds 7.50.


