NEC vs Sparta Rotterdam, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
NEC vs Sparta Rotterdam — Eredivisie at Stadion De Goffert.
- NEC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sparta Rotterdam 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Martin van den Kerkhof
- Assistant 1 Murat Kucukerbir (Netherlands)
- Assistant 2 Luc de Koning (Netherlands)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADO Den Haag | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | AFC Ajax | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | FC Groningen | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | FC Twente '65 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | FC Utrecht | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Fortuna Sittard | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | NEC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | PEC Zwolle | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | PSV | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | SBV Excelsior | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | SC Heerenveen | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sparta Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Telstar 1963 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Dec | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 0–5 | L |
| 01 Dec | AFC Ajax | H | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Nov | FC Utrecht | H | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Nov | RKC Waalwijk | A | 3–0 | W |
| 03 Nov | FC Groningen | H | 6–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec | NEC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Dec | NAC Breda | H | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Nov | PEC Zwolle | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Nov | AZ | H | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Nov | FC Groningen | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Nov | FC Utrecht | H | 1–4 | L |
Season Stats
| NEC | Sparta Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #16 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
10%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
NEC are 10th (0 pts). Sparta Rotterdam are 16th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against NEC and Sparta Rotterdam has kicked off!
- 3' Controversy at the stadium! Arno Verschueren argues furiously but the card stands.
- 8' Both keepers have barely been tested. NEC and Sparta Rotterdam are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 13' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both NEC and Sparta Rotterdam are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 18' Kodai Sano has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 171 appearances.
- 23' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 28' 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.
- 33' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 38' It looks like no one’s ball. NEC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 43' It looks surprising NEC does not make any changes. Tobias Lauritsen has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Mike Eerdhuijzen.
- 50' NEC currently sit 12 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 55' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 59' The crowd applauds Basar Onal as he leaves the pitch. Vito van Crooij steps in for NEC.
- 62' A tactical swap from Sparta Rotterdam — Camiel Neghli on, Shunsuke Mito off on 62 minutes.
- 67' NEC ring the changes. Sami Ouaissa has done his job and it is now time for Roberto Gonzalez to step up.
- 72' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both NEC and Sparta Rotterdam are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 76' A tactical swap from Sparta Rotterdam — Metinho on, Joshua Kitolano off on 76 minutes.
- 81' Supporters expect more eagerness from Shunsuke Mito, as he is very good at scoring at Stadion De Goffert with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 82' Lefteris Lyratzis is ready to make an impact after coming on for Philippe Sandler at the 82 minute mark.
- 84' The deadlock is broken! Camiel Neghli gets on the scoresheet on 84 minutes.
- 86' The Sparta Rotterdam manager makes a substitution. Marvin Young departs to be replaced by Rick Meissen.
- 89' The crowd applauds Julian Baas as he leaves the pitch. Teo Quintero steps in for Sparta Rotterdam.
- 90' What composure from Ivan Marquez! The Spain international strokes it home. 1-1.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — NEC 1-1 Sparta Rotterdam.
Lineups
NEC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 24
-
18
Koki Ogawa ↓ Kento Shiogai 67'
- 3
- 71
- 10
- 22
- 4
- 2
-
11
Basar Onal ↓ Vito van Crooij 59'
- 23
-
25
Sami Ouaissa ↓ Roberto Gonzalez 67'
Bench
-
5
Thomas Ouwejan ↑ 67'
- 6
- 20
-
32
Vito van Crooij ↑ 59'
- 17
-
7
Roberto Gonzalez ↑ 67'
- 1
- 31
-
19
Lefteris Lyratzis ↑ 82'
-
9
Kento Shiogai ↑ 67'
- 8
Coach
Rogier Meijer
Sparta Rotterdam Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 11
- 10
- 5
- 2
- 1
-
6
Julian Baas ↓ Teo Quintero 89'
- 4
- 9
-
8
Joshua Kitolano ↓ Metinho 76'
-
7
Shunsuke Mito ↓ Camiel Neghli 62'
-
3
Marvin Young ↓ Rick Meissen 86'
Bench
- 20
- 19
- 12
-
17
Camiel Neghli ↑ 62'
- 22
-
18
Metinho ↑ 76'
- 21
-
13
Rick Meissen ↑ 86'
- 14
-
15
Teo Quintero ↑ 89'
- 30
- 16
Coach
Maurice Steijn
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dirk Proper | 2 |
| Jonathan de Guzman | 2 |
| Joshua Kitolano | 1 |
| Calvin Verdonk | 1 |
| Ivan Marquez | 1 |
| Camiel Neghli | 1 |
| Jonathan Okita | 1 |
| Kristian Hlynsson | 1 |
Head to Head
NEC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.65
NEC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.48
Sparta Rotterdam xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 89% + Under — clean sheet likely 79%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.13
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 1.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 2.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
| ± 3.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
| ± 4.5 | 1% |
|
99% |
Double Chance
NEC or Draw
78%
Draw or Sparta Rotterdam
62%
NEC or Sparta Rotterdam
60%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
35%
1 – 0
19.2%
0 – 1
13.6%
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 1
3.6%
0 – 2
3.2%
1 – 2
2.6%
3 – 0
1.3%
2 – 2
1%
3 – 1
0.8%
0 – 3
0.5%
Asian Handicap — NEC
| Handicap | NEC covers | Push | Sparta Rotterdam covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 7% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 23% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 16% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
NEC keeps clean sheet
62%
✗
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
52%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

