Sunday , 16 August 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
5 games this season 🟨 0.0/game ⚽ 2.6 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 AZ 2 6
2 FC Groningen 2 6
3 AFC Ajax 2 6
4 Go Ahead Eagles 2 4
5 Fortuna Sittard 2 4
6 PSV 2 4
7 Feyenoord Rotterdam 2 4
8 SBV Excelsior 2 3
9 NEC 2 3
10 Sparta Rotterdam 2 3
11 FC Twente '65 2 3
12 SC Heerenveen 2 3
13 Telstar 1963 2 3
14 FC Utrecht 2 0
15 PEC Zwolle 2 0
16 ADO Den Haag 2 0
17 Willem II Tilburg 2 0
18 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 2 0

Head-to-Head

2
5
Willem II Tilburg 7 games · Avg 3.0 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
#17 Position #10
0 Points 3
2 Played 2
0 / 0 / 2 W / D / L 1 / 0 / 1
2 Scored 3
8 Conceded 2
-6 GD +1
0.00 PPG 1.50
0% Win % 50%

Key Stats

29% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
71% 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 17th (0 pts). Sparta Rotterdam are 10th (3 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Willem II Tilburg
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/5
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sparta Rotterdam
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Koning Willem II Stadion that hosts another battle between Willem II Tilburg and Sparta Rotterdam.
  • 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Sparta Rotterdam is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 15' Willem II Tilburg are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sparta Rotterdam backline.
  • 20' The travelling Sparta Rotterdam supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 25' Willem II Tilburg is showing some good football. However, Willem II Tilburg are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 27' It’s a booking for Willem II Tilburg player. Jesse Bosch gets a card.
  • 32' The energy levels are beginning to show. Peter Maes might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 37' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 42' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jeroen Rijsdijk will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 47' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 47 minutes.
  • 48' GOAL! Pelle Clement fires home to make it 0-1!
  • 53' The home supporters are growing impatient. Willem II Tilburg must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 55' It’s a booking for Sparta Rotterdam player. Boyd Reith gets a card.
  • 60' 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.
  • 65' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 69' Djevencio van der Kust has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 69.
  • 72' A tactical swap from Willem II Tilburg — Rob Nizet on, Runar THor Sigurgeirsson off on 72 minutes.
  • 77' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 80' Arno Verschueren makes way for Joshua Kitolano at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sparta Rotterdam.
  • 84' A stunning finish from Cisse Sandra — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 89' GOAL! Camiel Neghli scores on 89. Assisted by Julian Baas
  • 90' The Sparta Rotterdam bench stirs into life. Rick Meissen is withdrawn and Marvin Young gets his opportunity.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Sparta Rotterdam players.

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
Cisse Sandra 1
Mats Kohlert 1
Pelle Clement 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
0.91 Willem II Tilburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.4 Sparta Rotterdam xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 63% + Sparta Rotterdam to win 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Willem II Tilburg18% Draw22% Sparta Rotterdam60%
Actual: Sparta Rotterdam win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 3.31
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 63%
37%
± 3.5 42%
58%
± 4.5 24%
76%

Double Chance

Willem II Tilburg or Draw
40%
Draw or Sparta Rotterdam
82%
Willem II Tilburg or Sparta Rotterdam
78%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Willem II Tilburg12% Draw38% Sparta Rotterdam50%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 2
10.5%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
8.7%
0 – 1
8.4%
0 – 3
8.2%
1 – 3
7.4%
0 – 0
5%
0 – 4
4.9%
1 – 4
4.5%
2 – 2
4.2%
2 – 1
3.5%
2 – 3
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Willem II Tilburg

Handicap Willem II Tilburg covers Push Sparta Rotterdam covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 3% 96%
-1.5 4% — 96%
-1 4% 8% 88%
-0.5 12% — 88%
+0.5 31% — 69%
+1 31% 22% 47%
+1.5 53% — 47%
+2 53% 20% 27%
+2.5 73% — 27%

Clean Sheet

Willem II Tilburg keeps clean sheet
10% ✓
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
41% ✓

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