Sparta Rotterdam play host to NEC Nijmegen at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel in the 28th round of the Eredivisie. Sparta Rotterdam are 15th in the league standings, while NEC Nijmegen are 12th.
Let's head into the match preview to find the best odds on the Sparta Rotterdam vs. NEC Nijmegen game and my expert picks to place your bets.
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Sparta Rotterdam's have one goal in mind this season: to preserve their top-flight status. So far, they have done a great job and come into this clash four points clear of relegation play-off spot.
Sparta entered the international break in great spirits. They avoided defeat in three league games, including two successive 1-1 draws against NAC Breda and PEC Zwolle.
Their return to league action was marked by a decisive 3-0 away victory against Fortuna Sittard last Saturday. This means they have avoided defeat in four league games (W2, D2).
Probable Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Olij; Bakari, Young, Eerdhuijzen, Van Aanholt; Zechiel, Eiting; Van Bergen, Hlynsson, Mito; Lauritsen
NEC Nijmegen
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NEC Nijmegen, on the other hand, was involved in a six-goal thriller against AZ Alkmaar on Saturday. They came from two goals down to salvage a point in a 3-3 home draw.
Nijmegen have struggled for consistency in the Eredivisie. Heading into this clash, they have won just one of their last eight matches (D4, L3).
Traveling on the road has not been the visitors strong forte this season. They have accumulated 13 points from a possible 39. However, their previous away match saw them beat FC Utrecht to end a three-match winless run.
Probable Starting XI
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Roefs; Lyratzis, Sandler, Nuytinck, Verdonk; Hansen, Proper, Ouwejan; Larsen; Shiogai, Van Crooij
Match Facts
- Sparta Rotterdam has won just two of their last 13 home league games.
- NEC Nijmegen has avoided defeat in their last four meetings against Sparta Rotterdam.
- Two of Sparta Rotterdam's last three home meetings against NEC Nijmegen have ended with 1-1 scoreline.
- NEC Nijmegen has drawn four of their last eight matches in the Eredivisie.
Head-To-Head
In the last 48 meetings, Sparta Rotterdam has won 19 times, NEC Nijmegen has won 14 times, and there have been 15 draws with the goal difference being 53-52 in favour of Sparta Rotterdam.
History of Head-to-Heads
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NEC Nijmegen
Eredivisie 2024/2025
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Eredivisie 2023/2024
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Eredivisie 2023/2024
NEC Nijmegen
Eredivisie 2022/2023
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Expert Betting Tips
Both Teams To Score - Yes @ 1.77 with Betway.
Sparta Rotterdam has seen both teams get on the scoreboard in eight of their last 13 home league games (62%). I expect to see goals at both ends of the pitch when both these sides meet.
Correct Score - Sparta Rotterdam 1:1 NEC Nijmegen @ 6.50 with Bet365.
For the correct score enthusiasts, my second prediction is a bet on the match ending 1-1. Three of the last four meetings between Sparta Rotterdam and NEC Nijmegen have ended with that scoreline. I'm expecting a similar outcome this Sunday.
Total - Under 2.5 @ 1.86 with 1xbet.
Don't expect fireworks when both these sides meet this Sunday. I'm expecting the total goals to go under 2.5 considering this has been the case in each of the last ten encounters between these two teams.
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