Saturday , 14 November 2026

Sparta Rotterdam vs Willem II Tilburg, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2024-25
Sparta Rotterdam
4 – 0
Full Time
Willem II Tilburg
Sun 2 Mar 2025 · 15:45 UTC Het Kasteel 10,031 HT 45' · FT 45'
Tobias Lauritsen 20' 1–0
Mitchell van Bergen 63' 2–0
Tobias Lauritsen 68' 3–0
Kristian Hlynsson 90' 4–0
Y 45' Erik Schouten
Said Bakari 64' Y
Y 80' Jesse Bosch

Overview

Match Preview

Sparta Rotterdam vs Willem II Tilburg — Eredivisie at Het Kasteel.

Match Details

  • Referee Danny Makkelie
  • Assistant 1 Hessel Steegstra
  • Assistant 2 Jan de Vries
18 games this season 🟨 3.2/game ⚽ 11.3 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

6
2
Sparta Rotterdam 8 games · Avg 3.3 goals Willem II Tilburg
Last 5 meetings
2025-03-02 Sparta Rotterdam 4–0 Willem II Tilburg 2024-08-31 Willem II Tilburg 1–2 Sparta Rotterdam 2022-02-13 Sparta Rotterdam 1–0 Willem II Tilburg 2021-11-06 Willem II Tilburg 0–3 Sparta Rotterdam 2021-02-28 Sparta Rotterdam 0–2 Willem II Tilburg

Recent Form

Sparta Rotterdam
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Mar Willem II Tilburg H 4–0 W
14 Feb Go Ahead Eagles A 0–1 L
08 Feb Feyenoord Rotterdam A 0–3 L
02 Feb FC Groningen H 1–0 W
26 Jan AZ A 2–1 W
19 Jan RKC Waalwijk H 1–1 D
Willem II Tilburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Mar Sparta Rotterdam A 0–4 L
15 Feb FC Groningen H 1–3 L
08 Feb PSV A 1–1 D
02 Feb AZ H 0–2 L
26 Jan RKC Waalwijk A 0–2 L
18 Jan Feyenoord Rotterdam H 1–1 D

Season Stats

Sparta Rotterdam Willem II Tilburg
#12 Position #18
12 Points 3
12 Played 12
3 / 3 / 6 W / D / L 0 / 3 / 9
21 Scored 11
29 Conceded 40
-8 GD -29
1.00 PPG 0.25
25% Win % 0%

Key Stats

38% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Sparta Rotterdam this season
0% Clean Sheets
Willem II Tilburg this season

Sparta Rotterdam are 12th (12 pts). Willem II Tilburg are 18th (3 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

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
Willem II Tilburg
0-15
2/4
16-30
1/3
31-45
–/7
46-60
1/7
61-75
2/11
76+
5/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Sparta Rotterdam
Milan Zonneveld 8 G 2 A
Marvin Young 2 G 1 A
Nokkvi THorisson 1 G
Willem II Tilburg
Devin Haen 3 G 2 A
Thomas Verheydt 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Het Kasteel. Sparta Rotterdam are looking to make home advantage count against Willem II Tilburg.
  • 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sparta Rotterdam and Willem II Tilburg are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
  • 20' Tobias Lauritsen adds to his 0 season tally! Sparta Rotterdam lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 25' named a 4-3-3 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 30' It is a cagey affair so far. Sparta Rotterdam in their 4-3-3 trying to find a way past Willem II Tilburg's compact 4-2-3-1.
  • 35' 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 Marvin Young suffering a number of foals already.
  • 40' Kyan Vaesen has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 45' Erik Schouten has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 45.
  • 50' Kristian Hlynsson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 3 cards already picked up this season.
  • 55' The energy levels are beginning to show. Maurice Steijn might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 60' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 61' The Willem II Tilburg bench stirs into life. Nick Doodeman is withdrawn and Dennis Kaygin gets his opportunity.
  • 63' A stunning finish from Mitchell van Bergen — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 64' The referee has no hesitation. Said Bakari is booked for Sparta Rotterdam — card on 64.
  • 67' Another change for Sparta Rotterdam made on 67 minute. Carel Eiting leaves to be changed by Pelle Clement.
  • 68' A stunning finish from Tobias Lauritsen — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 70' Jeremy Bokila has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kyan Vaesen on 70 minute.
  • 75' Over 75 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 76' Mohamed Nassoh gets the nod from Sparta Rotterdam. He replaces Mitchell van Bergen and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 80' Controversy at the stadium! Jesse Bosch argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 83' A change in the Sparta Rotterdam ranks — Pelle Clement exits the field as Rick Meissen enters on 83.
  • 88' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sparta Rotterdam and Willem II Tilburg are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 90' What composure from Kristian Hlynsson! The Iceland international strokes it home. 4-0.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Sparta Rotterdam players.

Lineups

Sparta Rotterdam Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Maurice Steijn

Willem II Tilburg Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Peter Maes

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Che Nunnely 3
Tobias Lauritsen 2
Deroy Duarte 2
Bart Vriends 2
Mike Ndayishimye 2
Kwasi Okyere Wriedt 1
Vangelis Pavlidis 1
Kristian Hlynsson 1

Head to Head

2025-03-02 Sparta Rotterdam 4–0 Willem II Tilburg 2024-08-31 Willem II Tilburg 1–2 Sparta Rotterdam 2022-02-13 Sparta Rotterdam 1–0 Willem II Tilburg 2021-11-06 Willem II Tilburg 0–3 Sparta Rotterdam 2021-02-28 Sparta Rotterdam 0–2 Willem II Tilburg

Sparta Rotterdam Form

2025-03-02 Sparta Rotterdam 4–0 Willem II Tilburg W 2025-02-14 Go Ahead Eagles 1–0 Sparta Rotterdam L 2025-02-08 Feyenoord Rotterdam 3–0 Sparta Rotterdam L 2025-02-02 Sparta Rotterdam 1–0 FC Groningen W 2025-01-26 AZ 1–2 Sparta Rotterdam W 2025-01-19 Sparta Rotterdam 1–1 RKC Waalwijk D

Willem II Tilburg Form

2025-03-02 Sparta Rotterdam 4–0 Willem II Tilburg L 2025-02-15 Willem II Tilburg 1–3 FC Groningen L 2025-02-08 PSV 1–1 Willem II Tilburg D 2025-02-02 Willem II Tilburg 0–2 AZ L 2025-01-26 RKC Waalwijk 2–0 Willem II Tilburg L 2025-01-18 Willem II Tilburg 1–1 Feyenoord Rotterdam D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.92 Sparta Rotterdam xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.75 Willem II Tilburg xG
I would bet for: Sparta Rotterdam to win 75% + Over 2.5 goals 69%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sparta Rotterdam75% Draw15% Willem II Tilburg10%
Actual: Sparta Rotterdam win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 3.67
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 69%
31%
± 3.5 49%
51%
± 4.5 30%
70%

Double Chance

Sparta Rotterdam or Draw
91%
Draw or Willem II Tilburg
25%
Sparta Rotterdam or Willem II Tilburg
85%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Sparta Rotterdam60% Draw32% Willem II Tilburg8%
Actual: Sparta Rotterdam win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11%
3 – 0
10.3%
2 – 1
8%
3 – 1
7.7%
1 – 0
7.5%
4 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
6.2%
4 – 1
5.6%
5 – 0
4.4%
0 – 0
3.6%
5 – 1
3.4%
2 – 2
3%

Asian Handicap — Sparta Rotterdam

Handicap Sparta Rotterdam covers Push Willem II Tilburg covers
-2.5 40% — 60%
-2 40% 21% 39%
-1.5 61% — 39%
-1 61% 19% 20%
-0.5 80% — 20%
+0.5 94% — 6%
+1 94% 5% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 1% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
47% ✗
Willem II Tilburg keeps clean sheet
6% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.