Saturday , 14 November 2026

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

Eredivisie · 2024-25
Willem II Tilburg
1 – 2
Full Time
Sparta Rotterdam
Sat 31 Aug 2024 · 19:00 UTC Koning Willem II Stadion 10,600 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 48' Pelle Clement
Cisse Sandra 84' 1–1
1–2 89' Camiel Neghli
Jesse Bosch 27' Y
Y 55' Boyd Reith
Y 69' Djevencio van der Kust
Y 91' Joshua Kitolano

Overview

Match Preview

Willem II Tilburg vs Sparta Rotterdam — Eredivisie at Koning Willem II Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Allard Lindhout
  • Assistant 1 Joost van Zuilen
  • Assistant 2 Rogier Honig
9 games this season 🟨 1.7/game ⚽ 6.3 goals/game

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

2
6
Willem II Tilburg 8 games · Avg 3.3 goals Sparta Rotterdam
Last 5 meetings
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 2020-12-13 Willem II Tilburg 1–3 Sparta Rotterdam

Recent Form

Willem II Tilburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Aug Sparta Rotterdam H 1–2 L
25 Aug Heracles Almelo A 1–1 D
18 Aug Go Ahead Eagles H 2–0 W
10 Aug Feyenoord Rotterdam A 1–1 D
15 May FC Utrecht H 3–0 W
11 May SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden A 1–1 D
Sparta Rotterdam
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Aug Willem II Tilburg A 2–1 W
25 Aug Feyenoord Rotterdam H 1–1 D
17 Aug FC Twente '65 A 1–1 D
11 Aug Heracles Almelo H 0–0 D
19 May SC Heerenveen H 2–1 W
12 May FC Utrecht A 1–0 W

Season Stats

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

Key Stats

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

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

Goal Timing (This Season)

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
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)

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Willem II Tilburg host Sparta Rotterdam — let the battle begin!
  • 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' Ringo Meerveld, a Netherlands , has 1 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Julian Baas, as he is very good at scoring at Koning Willem II Stadion with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 27' Jesse Bosch has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 27.
  • 32' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Willem II Tilburg and Sparta Rotterdam are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 37' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 42' Willem II Tilburg are deployed in a 3-1-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against Sparta Rotterdam's 4-2-3-1 shape.
  • 47' It looks like no one’s ball. Sparta Rotterdam is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 48' Pelle Clement is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the midfielder.
  • 53' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 55' The referee shows Sparta Rotterdam player a card on 55.
  • 60' Sparta Rotterdam is showing some good football. However, Sparta Rotterdam are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 65' Cisse Sandra needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 69' It’s a booking for Sparta Rotterdam player. Djevencio van der Kust gets a card.
  • 72' Another change for Willem II Tilburg made on 72 minute. Runar THor Sigurgeirsson leaves to be changed by Rob Nizet.
  • 77' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 80' The Sparta Rotterdam bench stirs into life. Arno Verschueren is withdrawn and Joshua Kitolano gets his opportunity.
  • 84' Cisse Sandra doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 89' A stunning finish from Camiel Neghli — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 90' A tactical swap from Sparta Rotterdam — Marvin Young on, Rick Meissen off on 90 minutes.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Willem II Tilburg.

Lineups

Willem II Tilburg Lineups

3-1-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Peter Maes

Sparta Rotterdam Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jeroen Rijsdijk

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Che Nunnely 3
Mike Ndayishimye 2
Tobias Lauritsen 2
Deroy Duarte 2
Bart Vriends 2
Jens Toornstra 1
Emanuel Emegha 1
Lushendry Martes 1

Head to Head

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 2020-12-13 Willem II Tilburg 1–3 Sparta Rotterdam

Willem II Tilburg Form

2024-08-31 Willem II Tilburg 1–2 Sparta Rotterdam L 2024-08-25 Heracles Almelo 1–1 Willem II Tilburg D 2024-08-18 Willem II Tilburg 2–0 Go Ahead Eagles W 2024-08-10 Feyenoord Rotterdam 1–1 Willem II Tilburg D 2022-05-15 Willem II Tilburg 3–0 FC Utrecht W 2022-05-11 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 1–1 Willem II Tilburg D

Sparta Rotterdam Form

2024-08-31 Willem II Tilburg 1–2 Sparta Rotterdam W 2024-08-25 Sparta Rotterdam 1–1 Feyenoord Rotterdam D 2024-08-17 FC Twente '65 1–1 Sparta Rotterdam D 2024-08-11 Sparta Rotterdam 0–0 Heracles Almelo D 2024-05-19 Sparta Rotterdam 2–1 SC Heerenveen W 2024-05-12 FC Utrecht 0–1 Sparta Rotterdam W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.23 Willem II Tilburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.17 Sparta Rotterdam xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 65% + Both teams to score 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Willem II Tilburg24% Draw24% Sparta Rotterdam52%
Actual: Sparta Rotterdam win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes63% 0% No37%
Avg goals/match: 3.4
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 65%
35%
± 3.5 44%
56%
± 4.5 26%
74%

Double Chance

Willem II Tilburg or Draw
48%
Draw or Sparta Rotterdam
76%
Willem II Tilburg or Sparta Rotterdam
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Willem II Tilburg18% Draw40% Sparta Rotterdam42%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.7%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
7.8%
0 – 1
6.7%
1 – 3
6.7%
2 – 2
5.7%
0 – 3
5.5%
2 – 1
5.3%
0 – 0
4.8%
2 – 3
4.2%
1 – 4
3.7%
1 – 0
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Willem II Tilburg

Handicap Willem II Tilburg covers Push Sparta Rotterdam covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 6% 92%
-1.5 8% — 92%
-1 8% 12% 80%
-0.5 20% — 80%
+0.5 43% — 57%
+1 43% 21% 36%
+1.5 64% — 36%
+2 64% 17% 19%
+2.5 81% — 19%

Clean Sheet

Willem II Tilburg keeps clean sheet
12% ✓
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

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