The Eredivisie match between NEC Nijmegen and Sparta Rotterdam will be played on the 15th of December at the legendary Goffertstadion. We highly advise you to check out our key NEC Nijmegen vs Sparta Rotterdam betting tips before placing a bet on this match. We have some very interesting news to share with you!
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NEC Nijmegen vs Sparta Rotterdam prediction: Can the Castle Lords get something?
Key Stats
- All 10 of the last head-to-heads between these two teams resulted in under 2.5 goals.
- Sparta Rotterdam shared the spoils on five occasions this season.
- 0% of the last 10 meetings ended in ties.
- Sparta Rotterdam have the 2nd-weakest attack in the Eredivisie, with only 13 goals scored so far.
Correct score prediction: NEC Nijmegen 1-1 Sparta Rotterdam
As we mentioned earlier in our key NEC Nijmegen vs Sparta Rotterdam prediction, three of the last four matches at NEC Nijmegen’s venue resulted in draws. However, you should also know the results, as all three games had 1-1 on the scoreboard after 90 minutes of play.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour NEC
- HOME: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.4%
- DRAW: 49/20 (3.45) – 26.6%
- AWAY: 11/4 (3.75) – 25.0%
*These Ladbrokes odds are subject to change
We checked the odds twice and found out that under 2.5 goals priced at 7/10 (1.70) gives our primary NEC Nijmegen vs Sparta Rotterdam prediction a whopping 58.82% chance of success.
The expected winners at Gofferstadion? NEC Nijmegen, of course. The home side’s odds are valued at 21/20 (2.05), which translates to a massive 48.4% win probability this Sunday.
Make sure to check out our key football betting tips as well.
Last five H2Hs: Always an even battle
The following graphics will supply you with the most important NEC Nijmegen vs Sparta Rotterdam statistics and match facts before the start of the game.
Netherlands Eredivisie 24/02/24
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Sparta Rotterdam
Netherlands Eredivisie 01/09/23
Sparta Rotterdam
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Netherlands Eredivisie 28/01/23
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Sparta Rotterdam
Netherlands Eredivisie 16/10/22
Sparta Rotterdam
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Netherlands Eredivisie 19/03/22
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Sparta Rotterdam
NEC Nijmegen team news and form: Coach Meijer to count on the best
The 43-year-old manager will be able to count on his best 11 men for the game against Sparta Rotterdam on the 15th of December. This is a huge boost for our NEC Nijmegen vs Sparta Rotterdam predictions, as the visitors’ manager has a few issues to deal with.
Predicted lineup: Roefs (GK), Verdonk, Nuytinck, Sandler, Pereira, Sano, Proper, van Crooy, Ouaissa, Hansen & Ogawa
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25
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Ajax
0
NEC
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 03/05/25
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Willem II
1
NEC
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 27/04/25
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Heerenveen
1
NEC
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/04/25
W
RKC
1
NEC
2
Netherlands Eredivisie 06/04/25
L
Sparta Rotterdam
2
NEC
0
Sparta Rotterdam team news and form: Trouble at the centre of the park
37-year-old veteran Jonathan de Guzman is injured and will skip this week’s Eredivisie matchday. The visitors lost five consecutive domestic league games, which has undoubtedly harmed the players’ confidence a bit.
Predicted lineup: Olij (GK), Young, Quintero, Eerdhuijzen, van Aanholt, Baas, Kitolano, Clement, Neghli, Verschueren & Lauritsen
Netherlands Eredivisie 10/05/25
W
Almere City FC
0
Sparta Rotterdam
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 04/05/25
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FC Twente
2
Sparta Rotterdam
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 27/04/25
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Ajax
1
Sparta Rotterdam
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 12/04/25
W
Heerenveen
1
Sparta Rotterdam
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 06/04/25
W
NEC
0
Sparta Rotterdam
2
Player to watch: Koki Ogawa
27-year-old Japanese striker Koki Ogawa is the player to watch in our NEC Nijmegen vs Sparta Rotterdam prediction, as he is the most important attacking player to coach Rogier Meijer. He took part in last week’s game against Go Ahead Eagles as well, but couldn’t find the net.
Ogawa to bounce back
Yes, Ogawa failed to score this week, but he is still the leading NEC Nijmegen goalscorer, with five goals to his name already. He will surely make life difficult for Sparta Rotterdam’s manager this Sunday.