Saturday , 14 November 2026

NEC vs Sparta Rotterdam, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2023-24
NEC
2 – 0
Full Time
Sparta Rotterdam
Sat 24 Feb 2024 · 20:00 UTC De Goffert HT 45' · FT 45'
Dirk Proper 32' 1–0
Calvin Verdonk 36' 2–0
Y 44' Bart Vriends
Y 45' Joshua Kitolano
Y 76' Djevencio van der Kust
Sontje Hansen 82' Y

Overview

Match Preview

NEC vs Sparta Rotterdam — Eredivisie at De Goffert.

Match Details

  • Referee Dennis Higler
  • Assistant 1 Joost van Zuilen
  • Assistant 2 Charles Schaap
7 games this season 🟨 2.1/game ⚽ 10.1 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 PSV 12 26
2 Feyenoord Rotterdam 12 25
3 AFC Ajax 12 25
4 FC Twente '65 12 24
5 AZ 12 23
6 SC Heerenveen 12 21
7 Fortuna Sittard 12 20
8 Go Ahead Eagles 12 17
9 FC Groningen 12 15
10 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 12 15
11 NEC 12 14
12 Sparta Rotterdam 12 12
13 PEC Zwolle 12 12
14 FC Utrecht 12 12
15 SBV Excelsior 12 11
16 Telstar 1963 12 10
17 ADO Den Haag 12 9
18 Willem II Tilburg 12 3

Head-to-Head

2
6
2
NEC 10 games · Avg 2.0 goals Sparta Rotterdam
Last 5 meetings
2024-02-24 NEC 2–0 Sparta Rotterdam 2023-09-01 Sparta Rotterdam 1–1 NEC 2023-01-28 NEC 1–1 Sparta Rotterdam 2022-10-16 Sparta Rotterdam 2–0 NEC 2022-03-19 NEC 0–0 Sparta Rotterdam

Recent Form

NEC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Feb Sparta Rotterdam H 2–0 W
18 Feb AFC Ajax A 2–2 D
09 Feb RKC Waalwijk A 0–2 L
03 Feb Heracles Almelo H 3–1 W
28 Jan Go Ahead Eagles A 2–2 D
20 Jan FC Twente '65 H 1–0 W
Sparta Rotterdam
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Feb NEC A 0–2 L
17 Feb SBV Excelsior H 4–2 W
11 Feb Feyenoord Rotterdam A 0–2 L
04 Feb PEC Zwolle H 0–2 L
27 Jan RKC Waalwijk A 1–1 D
21 Jan Go Ahead Eagles H 0–2 L

Season Stats

NEC Sparta Rotterdam
#11 Position #12
14 Points 12
12 Played 12
3 / 5 / 4 W / D / L 3 / 3 / 6
20 Scored 21
21 Conceded 29
-1 GD -8
1.17 PPG 1.00
25% Win % 25%

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
10% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
NEC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Sparta Rotterdam this season

NEC are 11th (14 pts). Sparta Rotterdam are 12th (12 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

NEC
0-15
3/4
16-30
3/3
31-45
3/3
46-60
4/4
61-75
3/5
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sparta Rotterdam
0-15
3/1
16-30
3/9
31-45
3/4
46-60
5/4
61-75
3/4
76+
4/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

NEC
Tjaronn Chery 4 G 2 A
Kaj Sierhuis 2 G
Adam Tahauia 2 G
Bryan Linssen 1 G
Sparta Rotterdam
Milan Zonneveld 8 G 2 A
Marvin Young 2 G 1 A
Nokkvi THorisson 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' NEC have kicked off against Sparta Rotterdam. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
  • 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 15' Sparta Rotterdam is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 20' NEC is showing some good football. However, NEC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 30' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both NEC and Sparta Rotterdam are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 32' What a moment for Dirk Proper! That strike on 32 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 36' What composure from Calvin Verdonk! The Indonesia international strokes it home. 2-0.
  • 41' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Rogier Meijer will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 44' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Bart Vriends on 44 minutes.
  • 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Joshua Kitolano on 45.
  • 46' A tactical swap from Sparta Rotterdam — Rick Meissen on, Bart Vriends off on 46 minutes.
  • 51' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both NEC and Sparta Rotterdam are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 56' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 61' Roberto Gonzalez makes way for Sontje Hansen at the 61 minute mark. A tactical switch from NEC.
  • 66' Rayvien Rosario is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sparta Rotterdam tonight.
  • 71' Sparta Rotterdam seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 74' Bram Nuytinck gets the nod from NEC. He replaces Philippe Sandler and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 76' Djevencio van der Kust has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 76.
  • 81' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 82' A meaty challenge results in booking for Sontje Hansen on 82.
  • 86' A tactical swap from NEC — Lars Olden Larsen on, Kodai Sano off on 86 minutes.
  • 88' Sparta Rotterdam ring the changes. Said Bakari has done his job and it is now time for Rayvien Rosario to step up.
  • 90' It is a substitution in Sparta Rotterdam team. Shunsuke Mito is replaced by Charles-Andreas Brym on 90 minute.
  • NEC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

NEC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rogier Meijer

Sparta Rotterdam Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jeroen Rijsdijk

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jonathan de Guzman 2
Dirk Proper 2
Camiel Neghli 1
Jonathan Okita 1
Kristian Hlynsson 1
Sven Mijnans 1
Nokkvi THorisson 1
Dirk Abels 1

Head to Head

2024-02-24 NEC 2–0 Sparta Rotterdam 2023-09-01 Sparta Rotterdam 1–1 NEC 2023-01-28 NEC 1–1 Sparta Rotterdam 2022-10-16 Sparta Rotterdam 2–0 NEC 2022-03-19 NEC 0–0 Sparta Rotterdam

NEC Form

2024-02-24 NEC 2–0 Sparta Rotterdam W 2024-02-18 AFC Ajax 2–2 NEC D 2024-02-09 RKC Waalwijk 2–0 NEC L 2024-02-03 NEC 3–1 Heracles Almelo W 2024-01-28 Go Ahead Eagles 2–2 NEC D 2024-01-20 NEC 1–0 FC Twente '65 W

Sparta Rotterdam Form

2024-02-24 NEC 2–0 Sparta Rotterdam L 2024-02-17 Sparta Rotterdam 4–2 SBV Excelsior W 2024-02-11 Feyenoord Rotterdam 2–0 Sparta Rotterdam L 2024-02-04 Sparta Rotterdam 0–2 PEC Zwolle L 2024-01-27 RKC Waalwijk 1–1 Sparta Rotterdam D 2024-01-21 Sparta Rotterdam 0–2 Go Ahead Eagles L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.97 NEC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1 Sparta Rotterdam xG
I would bet for: NEC to win 58% + Over 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
NEC58% Draw23% Sparta Rotterdam19%
Actual: NEC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.97
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

NEC or Draw
82%
Draw or Sparta Rotterdam
42%
NEC or Sparta Rotterdam
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
NEC42% Draw43% Sparta Rotterdam15%
Actual: NEC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
9.6%
1 – 0
9.4%
0 – 0
6.8%
3 – 1
6.3%
3 – 0
6.3%
1 – 2
4.9%
2 – 2
4.8%
0 – 1
4.4%
3 – 2
3.2%
4 – 1
3.2%

Asian Handicap — NEC

Handicap NEC covers Push Sparta Rotterdam covers
-2.5 17% — 83%
-2 17% 18% 65%
-1.5 35% — 65%
-1 35% 23% 42%
-0.5 58% — 42%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 11% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

NEC keeps clean sheet
37% ✗
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.