Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC — Eredivisie at Het Kasteel.
- Sparta Rotterdam 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- NEC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Serdar Gozubuyuk
- Assistant 1 Erwin Zeinstra
- Assistant 2 Johan Balder
7 games this season
🟨 1.3/game
⚽ 4.0 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | NEC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Aug | SC Heerenveen | A | 3–1 | W |
| 20 Aug | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Aug | PEC Zwolle | A | 2–1 | W |
| 28 May | FC Groningen | A | 5–0 | W |
| 21 May | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | H | 4–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Aug | RKC Waalwijk | H | 3–0 | W |
| 18 Aug | Heracles Almelo | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Aug | SBV Excelsior | H | 3–4 | L |
| 28 May | Fortuna Sittard | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 May | AZ | H | 0–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Sparta Rotterdam | NEC | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #10 |
| 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
Sparta Rotterdam are 16th (0 pts). NEC are 10th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Sparta Rotterdam launch into their encounter with NEC.
- 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 8' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Bram Nuytinck on 8 minutes.
- 13' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Rogier Meijer will be considering his options from the bench.
- 16' It’s a booking for Sparta Rotterdam player. Arno Verschueren gets a Yellow card.
- 21' Sparta Rotterdam are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined NEC backline.
- 26' NEC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 31' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sparta Rotterdam and NEC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 36' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sparta Rotterdam must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 41' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 45' The NEC bench stirs into life. Brayann Pereira is withdrawn and Sontje Hansen gets his opportunity.
- 46' The whistle greets Bram Nuytinck as he departs to be replaced by Mathias Ross.
- 51' It looks like no one’s ball. Sparta Rotterdam is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 56' GOAL! Dirk Proper fires home to make it 0-1!
- 61' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jeroen Rijsdijk might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 62' Pelle Clement is replacing Jonathan de Guzman for the Sparta Rotterdam side.
- 63' Luc Netten gets the nod from NEC. He replaces Philippe Sandler and will look to change the dynamic.
- 65' NEC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 67' NEC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 67.
- 70' A meaty challenge results in booking for Roberto Gonzalez on 70.
- 75' NEC make a change. Lars Olden Larsen trudges off to be replaced by Nils Rossen on 75 minutes.
- 76' Bas Dost is replacing Koki Ogawa for the NEC side.
- 78' Sparta Rotterdam make a change. Tobias Lauritsen trudges off to be replaced by Agustin Anello on 78 minutes.
- 81' Magnificent from Joshua Kitolano! That is 9 goals in 230 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 86' 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 Bart Vriends suffering a number of foals already.
- 90' The crowd applauds Camiel Neghli as he leaves the pitch. Mehmet Yuksel steps in for Sparta Rotterdam.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Sparta Rotterdam Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
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Camiel Neghli ↓ Mehmet Yuksel 90'
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Bench
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Pelle Clement ↑ 62'
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Charles-Andreas Brym ↑ 63'
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Agustin Anello ↑ 78'
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Mehmet Yuksel ↑ 90'
Coach
Jeroen Rijsdijk
NEC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
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17
Bram Nuytinck ↓ Mathias Ross 46'
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Koki Ogawa ↓ Bas Dost 76'
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Philippe Sandler ↓ Luc Netten 63'
- 71
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Brayann Pereira ↓ Sontje Hansen 45'
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14
Lars Olden Larsen ↓ Nils Rossen 75'
Bench
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Bas Dost ↑ 76'
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Sontje Hansen ↑ 45'
- 22
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Nils Rossen ↑ 75'
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Mathias Ross ↑ 46'
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35
Luc Netten ↑ 63'
Coach
Rogier Meijer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jonathan de Guzman | 2 |
| Dirk Proper | 2 |
| Calvin Verdonk | 1 |
| Ivan Marquez | 1 |
| Camiel Neghli | 1 |
| Jonathan Okita | 1 |
| Kristian Hlynsson | 1 |
| Sven Mijnans | 1 |
Head to Head
Sparta Rotterdam Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.73
Sparta Rotterdam xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.49
NEC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 87% + Sparta Rotterdam or Draw 80%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.22
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 68% |
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32% |
| ± 1.5 | 35% |
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65% |
| ± 2.5 | 13% |
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87% |
| ± 3.5 | 4% |
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96% |
| ± 4.5 | 1% |
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99% |
Double Chance
Sparta Rotterdam or Draw
80%
Draw or NEC
59%
Sparta Rotterdam or NEC
62%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
32.3%
1 – 0
19.7%
0 – 1
12.7%
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
7.2%
2 – 1
4.1%
0 – 2
3.1%
1 – 2
2.7%
3 – 0
1.7%
2 – 2
1.2%
3 – 1
1.1%
0 – 3
0.5%
Asian Handicap — Sparta Rotterdam
| Handicap | Sparta Rotterdam covers | Push | NEC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 24% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 16% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
61%
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NEC keeps clean sheet
49%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.