Go Ahead Eagles will face SC Telstar in an Eredivisie encounter at De Adelaarshorst on 2026-02-08 GMT.

Go Ahead Eagles have drawn 83% of their last 6 home matches, while SC Telstar has experienced a 50% loss rate in their away games this season in the Eredivisie.

In their recent head-to-head battles, Go Ahead Eagles have emerged victorious 3 times in their last 6 meetings against SC Telstar.

Go Ahead Eagles have been involved in high-scoring affairs, witnessing over 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 10 Eredivisie matches.

Similarly, SC Telstar has seen over 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 3 away matches.

Both teams will look to secure a positive outcome in this match.

As per our algorithm, the prediction favors Go Ahead Eagles to win by 3-1.

Just days after their KNVB Beker quarter-final meeting, Go Ahead Eagles and Telstar reconvene at De Adelaarshorst with league points now on the line. Telstar’s 2–1 cup win at the BUKO Stadium provides immediate context and a psychological edge for the visitors, while Go Ahead Eagles are desperate to end a winless run that continues to undermine otherwise competitive performances.

The Eagles sit 14th on 22 points and remain difficult to beat, particularly at home, where they are unbeaten in seven consecutive league matches and have scored in each of those games. However, that resilience has tipped too often into frustration, with four draws in their last five league fixtures. Telstar arrive bottom of the table in 18th with 16 points, but recent away performances suggest they are more organised than their position implies, especially defensively.

Recent head-to-heads lean slightly toward Go Ahead Eagles, who have won three of the last five league meetings, though Telstar’s 4–2 victory earlier this season and the recent cup success underline their capacity to hurt the Deventer side. With contrasting pressures at either end of the table, the rematch feels finely balanced despite the standings.

This encounter is shaped by recent familiarity and contrasting needs. Go Ahead Eagles’ home solidity and scoring consistency at De Adelaarshorst suggest they should control large spells, but Telstar’s recent success in this matchup and their improved away organisation point toward another tight contest. If the Eagles can turn pressure into an early goal, their winless run may finally end. If not, Telstar’s confidence from the cup upset could once again tilt the balance on fine margins.