NEC vs Sparta Rotterdam, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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NEC vs Sparta Rotterdam — Eredivisie at Stadion De Goffert.
- NEC 12 games · 14 pts (2026/27)
- Sparta Rotterdam 12 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Martin van den Kerkhof
- Assistant 1 Murat Kucukerbir (Netherlands)
- Assistant 2 Luc de Koning (Netherlands)
5 games this season
🟨 2.6/game
⚽ 8.6 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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)
H2H (10 games)
10%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
NEC this season
NEC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Sparta Rotterdam this season
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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for NEC to score. At the same time, Sparta Rotterdam does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 3' It’s a booking for Sparta Rotterdam player. Arno Verschueren gets a card.
- 8' NEC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 13' Metinho has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 18' A quiet spell here at Stadion De Goffert. Sparta Rotterdam seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 23' Sparta Rotterdam fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 28' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 33' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 38' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Koki Ogawa suffering a number of foals already.
- 43' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 45' Mike Eerdhuijzen catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 45.
- 50' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Maurice Steijn will be considering his options from the bench.
- 55' 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.
- 59' NEC make a change. Basar Onal trudges off to be replaced by Vito van Crooij on 59 minutes.
- 62' A tactical swap from Sparta Rotterdam — Camiel Neghli on, Shunsuke Mito off on 62 minutes.
- 67' Roberto Gonzalez is replacing Sami Ouaissa for the NEC side.
- 72' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His NEC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 76' The supporters are chanting for Metinho. He replaces Joshua Kitolano on 76 minute.
- 81' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 82' Another substitution for NEC to replace Philippe Sandler by Lefteris Lyratzis on 82 minute.
- 84' Camiel Neghli makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Sparta Rotterdam are in front.
- 86' A change in the Sparta Rotterdam ranks — Marvin Young exits the field as Rick Meissen enters on 86.
- 89' Teo Quintero gets the nod from Sparta Rotterdam. He replaces Julian Baas and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' Ivan Marquez has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 90 minutes.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
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 |
| Dirk Abels | 1 |
| Pedro Marques | 1 |
| Arno Verschueren | 1 |
| Joshua Kitolano | 1 |
| Calvin Verdonk | 1 |
| Ivan Marquez | 1 |
Head to Head
NEC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.85
NEC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24
Sparta Rotterdam xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.09
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
NEC or Draw
75%
Draw or Sparta Rotterdam
50%
NEC or Sparta Rotterdam
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
9.3%
1 – 0
7.7%
2 – 0
7.7%
0 – 0
6.3%
1 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
5.7%
3 – 1
5.7%
0 – 1
4.9%
3 – 0
4.7%
3 – 2
3.6%
0 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — NEC
| Handicap | NEC covers | Push | Sparta Rotterdam covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 15% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 21% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 14% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
NEC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.