Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC, Eredivisie 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC — Eredivisie at Sparta Stadion.
- Sparta Rotterdam 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- NEC 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dave Goossens
- Referee Jeroen Manschot
- Referee Johan Balder
- Referee Bas van Dongen
- Referee J. van der Laan
- Referee Robin Hensgens
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | ADO Den Haag | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | NEC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Oct | FC Emmen | H | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Oct | RKC Waalwijk | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Sep | FC Groningen | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Sep | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 0–3 | L |
| 03 Sep | FC Volendam | H | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Oct | SBV Excelsior | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Oct | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Sep | FC Utrecht | A | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Sep | Fortuna Sittard | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Sep | SC Heerenveen | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Sparta Rotterdam | NEC | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #6 |
| 3 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 3 | Scored | 5 |
| 2 | Conceded | 3 |
| +1 | GD | +2 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 50% | Win % | 50% |
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
Sparta Rotterdam this season
Sparta Rotterdam this season
0%
Clean Sheets
NEC this season
NEC this season
Sparta Rotterdam are 8th (3 pts). NEC are 6th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sparta Rotterdam
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
NEC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
2/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Sparta Stadion. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 7' Dirk Abels adds to his 0 season tally! Sparta Rotterdam lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 12' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 17' Sparta Rotterdam are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined NEC backline.
- 22' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering NEC that had 171 games and scored 233 goals.
- 24' The referee calls foul for Souffian El Karouani. He receives a Yellow card.
- 25' Souffian El Karouani picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 29' Brilliant from the defensive midfielder! Jonathan de Guzman makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 29.
- 30' Jonathan de Guzman has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 30 minutes.
- 35' The energy levels are beginning to show. Rogier Meijer might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 40' Sparta Rotterdam are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 45' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 50' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sparta Rotterdam and NEC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 55' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Adil Auassar made 230 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 57' A change in the NEC ranks — Magnus Mattsson exits the field as Pedro Marques enters on 57.
- 62' Oussama Tannane is having his name booked by the referee on 62.
- 67' The travelling NEC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 68' Koki Saito makes way for Vito van Crooij at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sparta Rotterdam.
- 71' A tactical swap from NEC — Ibrahim Cissoko on, Souffian El Karouani off on 71 minutes.
- 76' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 79' The referee calls foul for Vito van Crooij. He receives a Yellow card.
- 82' Sparta Rotterdam ring the changes. Jonathan de Guzman has done his job and it is now time for Jeremy van Mullem to step up.
- 85' Sparta Rotterdam player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 90' Another change for Sparta Rotterdam made on 90 minute. Sven Mijnans leaves to be changed by Omar Rekik.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for NEC.
Lineups
Sparta Rotterdam Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 6
- 5
- 2
- 4
-
7
Sven Mijnans ↓ Omar Rekik 90'
- 3
- 1
-
11
Koki Saito ↓ Vito van Crooij 68'
-
9
Tobias Lauritsen ↓ Mario Engels 90'
- 8
Bench
- 30
- 15
-
17
Vito van Crooij ↑ 68'
-
19
Mario Engels ↑ 90'
- 20
-
21
Jeremy van Mullem ↑ 82'
-
13
Omar Rekik ↑ 90'
- 12
- 18
- 14
- 16
Coach
Maurice Steijn
NEC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 20
- 24
- 22
- 19
- 28
- 7
- 16
-
71
Dirk Proper ↓ Mikkel Duelund 71'
- 4
-
11
Magnus Mattsson ↓ Pedro Marques 57'
Bench
- 1
-
10
Mikkel Duelund ↑ 71'
-
9
Pedro Marques ↑ 57'
- 3
- 34
- 31
- 2
- 32
-
21
Ibrahim Cissoko ↑ 71'
Coach
Rogier Meijer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jonathan de Guzman | 2 |
| Dirk Proper | 2 |
| Sven Mijnans | 1 |
| Nokkvi THorisson | 1 |
| Dirk Abels | 1 |
| Pedro Marques | 1 |
| Arno Verschueren | 1 |
| Joshua Kitolano | 1 |
Head to Head
Sparta Rotterdam Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.56
Sparta Rotterdam xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.88
NEC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sparta Rotterdam win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.44
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Sparta Rotterdam or Draw
80%
Draw or NEC
46%
Sparta Rotterdam or NEC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sparta Rotterdam win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
1 – 0
12.7%
0 – 0
10.8%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
9%
0 – 1
6.6%
3 – 0
5.3%
1 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.7%
2 – 2
4%
0 – 2
3.3%
3 – 2
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Sparta Rotterdam
| Handicap | Sparta Rotterdam covers | Push | NEC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 16% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 24% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 13% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
NEC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.