Heerenveen v Telstar: both seeking lift after slow starts | OneFootball

Heerenveen host Telstar in the Eredivisie on Sunday, 13 September 2026 at the Abe Lenstra Stadion, with both aiming to climb from the lower half after mixed openings to the season. Heerenveen are 12th on five points, Telstar 14th on four.

Heerenveen have the head to head edge, winning both league meetings last season, including a 3-0 success at this ground in March. That record underlines the hosts' opportunity to reset momentum at home.

Form is patchy on both sides. Heerenveen are winless in four since their opening day victory, drawing twice in that run. Telstar have collected one point from their last four league matches after starting with a win.

The hosts are without injured trio Dirk Proper, Marcus Linday and Mats Egbring.

On season patterns hint at the routes to goal. Heerenveen have seen more of the ball with 52% possession and 85.24% passing accuracy, producing 46 shots with 56.52% shooting accuracy. They are yet to score from a set piece or with a header, while Dylan Vente has supplied two league assists. Telstar average 42% possession, have conceded 11 goals and converted both of their penalties, so the visitors may look to profit from dead ball moments and quick transitions.

A home win would take Heerenveen to eight points and could nudge them towards mid table. Victory for Telstar would lift them to seven and may ease early pressure above the relegation places.