Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC, Eredivisie 2024-25 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 Robin Hensgens
- Assistant 1 Rens Bluemink
- Assistant 2 Martijn Beijer (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | NEC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Mar | Fortuna Sittard | A | 3–0 | W |
| 15 Mar | PEC Zwolle | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Mar | NAC Breda | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Mar | Willem II Tilburg | H | 4–0 | W |
| 14 Feb | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Mar | AZ | H | 3–3 | D |
| 15 Mar | FC Utrecht | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 2–3 | L |
| 01 Mar | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Feb | FC Twente '65 | A | 0–2 | 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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Sparta Rotterdam and NEC has kicked off!
- 5' NEC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 7' That looks like a foul for a card for Vito van Crooij.
- 12' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 17' Gjivai Zechiel is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for NEC so far.
- 22' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 27' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 32' 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' Kristian Hlynsson makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Sparta Rotterdam are in front.
- 38' Sparta Rotterdam are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined NEC backline.
- 41' Sparta Rotterdam ring the changes. Mitchell van Bergen has done his job and it is now time for Joel Ideho to step up.
- 46' Bryan Linssen makes way for Kento Shiogai at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from NEC.
- 51' It looks like no one’s ball. NEC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 56' NEC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 61' It’s high time Rogier Meijer made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 64' The whistle greets Lefteris Lyratzis as he departs to be replaced by Basar Onal.
- 65' The crowd applauds Tobias Lauritsen as he leaves the pitch. Nokkvi THorisson steps in for Sparta Rotterdam.
- 66' The crowd applauds Carel Eiting as he leaves the pitch. Joshua Kitolano steps in for Sparta Rotterdam.
- 70' NEC receives a card for a hard tackle on 70.
- 72' The whistle greets Dirk Proper as he departs to be replaced by Mees Hoedemakers.
- 74' Vito van Crooij has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 74.
- 79' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kento Shiogai made 302 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 80' Another substitution for NEC to replace Philippe Sandler by Lars Olden Larsen on 80 minute.
- 84' Nokkvi THorisson makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Sparta Rotterdam are in front.
- 88' The Sparta Rotterdam manager makes a substitution. Shunsuke Mito departs to be replaced by Mohamed Nassoh.
- 90' It’s a booking for NEC player. Calvin Verdonk gets a card.
- It finishes all square. Sparta Rotterdam and NEC share the spoils 2-0.
Lineups
Sparta Rotterdam Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 5
-
8
Carel Eiting ↓ Joshua Kitolano 66'
- 7
- 2
- 1
- 4
- 9
-
11
Shunsuke Mito ↓ Mohamed Nassoh 88'
- 10
- 6
- 3
Bench
-
16
Pelle Clement ↑ 88'
- 20
- 12
- 14
-
21
Joshua Kitolano ↑ 66'
-
17
Mohamed Nassoh ↑ 88'
- 30
-
18
Joel Ideho ↑ 41'
- 22
-
19
Nokkvi THorisson ↑ 65'
- 15
- 13
Coach
Maurice Steijn
NEC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 5
-
30
Bryan Linssen ↓ Kento Shiogai 46'
- 32
- 24
- 17
- 3
-
71
Dirk Proper ↓ Mees Hoedemakers 72'
- 10
- 22
-
23
Kodai Sano ↓ Sami Ouaissa 65'
-
19
Lefteris Lyratzis ↓ Basar Onal 64'
Bench
-
6
Mees Hoedemakers ↑ 72'
- 20
- 1
- 31
- 2
-
14
Lars Olden Larsen ↑ 80'
-
11
Basar Onal ↑ 64'
-
9
Kento Shiogai ↑ 46'
- 8
-
25
Sami Ouaissa ↑ 65'
- 33
Coach
Rogier Meijer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
Sparta Rotterdam Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.72
Sparta Rotterdam xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.3
NEC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 91% + Under — clean sheet likely 84%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sparta Rotterdam win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.02
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 1.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 2.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
| ± 3.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
| ± 4.5 | 1% |
|
99% |
Double Chance
Sparta Rotterdam or Draw
86%
Draw or NEC
55%
Sparta Rotterdam or NEC
60%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sparta Rotterdam win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
39%
1 – 0
24.2%
1 – 1
8.9%
0 – 1
8.9%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
3.3%
3 – 0
2%
0 – 2
1.3%
1 – 2
1.2%
3 – 1
0.9%
2 – 2
0.6%
4 – 0
0.4%
Asian Handicap — Sparta Rotterdam
| Handicap | Sparta Rotterdam covers | Push | NEC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 9% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 28% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 10% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
74%
✓
NEC keeps clean sheet
49%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.