Match Analysis: Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC Nijmegen – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-04-06
- Time: 12:30 PM UTC
- Location: Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Game Overview
This Eredivisie match between Sparta Rotterdam and NEC Nijmegen is crucial for both teams as they strive to improve their standings. Sparta Rotterdam, currently 15th, faces NEC Nijmegen, who are 12th. Recent performances and head-to-head statistics will play significant roles in determining the outcome.
Key Factors to Consider
- Sparta Rotterdam has shown erratic form recently, while NEC Nijmegen has had more consistent results. Both teams have struggled with scoring and defending.
- Historically, matches between them have been tight. In the last 48 meetings, Sparta Rotterdam won 19 times, NEC Nijmegen won 14 times, with 15 draws. The most common result is 1-0, with Sparta Rotterdam winning more at home.
- No significant injuries reported for either team.
- Weather conditions and stadium factors might influence the tempo of the game, but there's no specific impact expected.
- Both teams are highly motivated to gain points and improve their positions in the league table.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | NEC Nijmegen: 3.64 (22Bet), Sparta Rotterdam: 2.00 (BetMGM), Draw: 3.75 (bet365) | Sparta Rotterdam to win | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
Spread | NEC Nijmegen +50: -128, Sparta Rotterdam -0.5: 108 | Sparta Rotterdam to cover -0.5 | ★★★☆☆ 55% |
Over_under | Over 2.5: -108 (bet365), Under 2.5: -112 (22Bet) | Under 2.5 | ★★★☆☆ 58% |
Predicted Outcome
Given Sparta Rotterdam's home advantage and recent trend of low-scoring matches between these teams, a close contest with a slight edge to Sparta Rotterdam is likely.
Predicted Score: Sparta Rotterdam 1 – NEC Nijmegen 0