Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 06 Apr 2025

We can’t pass up the opportunity to back Sparta considering they are -100 to record a victory over NEC. We’ll take this Full-Time Result bet with confidence based on the available stats.

Sparta Rotterdam won their last game. It was on their travels where Fortuna Sittard were beaten 3-0 at Fortuna Sittard Stadion. Sparta had 42% possession and totalled seven shots on target, with Shunsuke Mito scoring two goals and Gjivai Zechiel registering the other.

NEC Nijmegen played AZ Alkmaar at home in their previous game. It was a 3-3 draw at Stadion De Goffert. Rogier Meijer's team were 49% in the possession stakes and had four shots on goal, while Vito van Crooij found the net twice and Kento Shiogai bagged one.

Head-to-Head Statistics

NEC boast an unbeaten record in the past four matches against Sparta, with the last encounter ending 1-1 at Stadion De Goffert. The 7 most recent H2H meetings have involved five draws, while Sparta and NEC have both won once.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	NEC Nijmegen	20	11	5	4	52	34	18	52:34	38
5	Sp. Rotterdam	21	11	2	8	27	34	-7	27:34	35

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Sparta have 4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 5.9 shots on goal and 15.2 attempts. Maurice Steijn's side have averaged 45.3% possession, 408.6 passes and 4.3 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 0.9 goals from 3.8 shots on goal, 13.0 attempts and 5.7 corners.

Top scorers are Shunsuke Mito and Tobias Lauritsen on 4 goals, while Gjivai Zechiel has racked up 1. Leading assistor is Carel Eiting with 3, while goalkeeper Nick Olij has 3 clean sheets.

NEC have 3 victories, 3 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 1.7 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 10.7 attempts. NEC have averaged 44.7% possession, 377.4 passes, 4.0 corners awarded and 6.6 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.6 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 12.8 attempts.

Vito van Crooij has top scored with 6, while Kento Shiogai and Sami Ouaissa are next best on 3. Thomas Ouwejan and Vito van Crooij have clocked up 2 assists, with Robin Roefs keeping 3 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Sparta Rotterdam confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Nick Olij (GK), Said Bakari, Marvin Young, Mike Eerdhuijzen, Patrick van Aanholt, Kristian Hlynsson, Gjivai Zechiel, Carel Eiting, Mitchell van Bergen, Tobias Lauritsen, Shunsuke Mito.

NEC Nijmegen confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Robin Roefs (GK), Lefteris Lyratzis, Philippe Sandler, Bram Nuytinck, Calvin Verdonk, Dirk Proper, Kodai Sano, Sontje Hansen, Vito van Crooij, Thomas Ouwejan, Bryan Linssen.

Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction & Betting Tips

Sparta are priced at -100 to secure a victory and we think these odds look too big. We’re expecting the hosts to land a Eredivisie win and a nice potential return could be on the cards.

In order to come up with the best football predictions, we like to know the team news and study the latest form. There are also plenty of numbers to crunch from the available stats.

Key Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC Nijmegen league stats:

• NEC have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.

The betting sites are estimating that there is a 50% likelihood of this pick landing a return. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

The Match Result & Total market provides bettors with a great alternative at bigger odds. It gives you the chance to back Sparta along with a certain number of goals being scored.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sparta 1 - 0 NEC

Let’s go for Sparta to win 1-0, a bet which is available at +600. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Corners Prediction

Over 10.5 Corners -120

There has been over 10.5 corners in four straight NEC Nijmegen games. The two teams should be able to cover the line when it comes to Total Corners and odds of -120 are on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sparta

Total

10.00 4.30 5.70

Home

9.90 5.90 4.00

Away

10.70 4.40 6.30

NEC

Total

10.60 4.00 6.60

Home

10.50 5.10 5.40

Away

11.00 5.30 5.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-123

Under 10.5

-114

Sparta Corners

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-120

NEC Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-208

X

+600

2

+190

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Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC Nijmegen Odds

For this Eredivisie match, the leading bookies’ betting odds mean Sparta Rotterdam are the -130 favourite to win and that means a 56% chance of winning. NEC Nijmegen are regarded as the least likely winner at +350.

You can back Over 2.5 Goals or Under 2.5 Goals at similar odds right now.

The football betting sites offer a Draw No Bet market for all Eredivisie matches and you can back Sparta Rotterdam at -333 and NEC Nijmegen at +210.

Full-Time Result

1

-130

X

+265

2

+350

Half-Time Result

1

+130

X

+133

2

+350

Double Chance

1X

-500

12

-370

X2

-102

Draw No Bet

1

-333

2

+210

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-100

2 Hcp +0.75

-127

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-103

Over 2.5

-125

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-135

No

+102

Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC Nijmegen Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC Nijmegen team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

We’re on hand to provide you with full details of the latest Eredivisie squads.

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