Nijmegen vs Sparta Prediction 29 November 2025
The upcoming clash between NEC Nijmegen and Sparta promises to be intriguing. Both teams are in decent form, yet they find themselves in different sections of the league table. NEC sit in fourth place, showcasing an attacking style with a high average of goals per match. Meanwhile, Sparta aim to solidify their mid-table position and seek defensive stability. Both squads are expected to field near full-strength lineups, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this encounter.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between these teams took place on 06 April 2025 and ended with a 2-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (with Sparta as the home side):
- possession percentage: 45% vs 55%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 2;
- fouls: 10 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 1.
📊Statistical Preview of the Official Encounters between NEC Nijmegen and Sparta:
- 16 matches played;
- home wins - 3, away wins - 7, draws - 6;
- goals scored - 13 for NEC, 17 for Sparta;
- average goals in the 1st half - 1, in the 2nd half - 0.88;
- average total goals per match - 1.88.
Head-to-head statistics Nijmegen - Sparta
NEC Nijmegen Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Eredivisie, with Feyenoord hosting NEC Nijmegen. The game concluded with a scoreline of 2-4.
Here are the match statistics (NEC Nijmegen vs Feyenoord):
- possession: 45% vs 55%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 7;
- fouls: 13 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 12 vs 5.
NEC Nijmegen currently hold the fourth spot in the league standings, thanks to their consistent performances throughout the season. The team is known for their aggressive attacking play, as reflected in their impressive average of 2.54 goals per game. In their last five matches, they've secured three wins, suffered one defeat, and drawn once, highlighting their solid form with two consecutive victories leading up to this fixture. The hosts seldom miss the opportunity to capitalize on home advantage and are highly motivated to cement their place in the European competition spots.
Match Results: NEC Nijmegen
Sparta Team Overview
The most recent official match for the current visitors took place on in the Eredivisie, with Sparta hosting Fortuna Sittard. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the game statistics (Sparta vs Fortuna Sittard):
- possession: 61% vs 39%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 5;
- fouls: 9 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 7.
Sparta Rotterdam are striving for consistency this season, currently sitting in eleventh place in the Eredivisie standings. Despite mixed results in their recent outings-two wins, two draws, and one loss-the team maintains their trademark defensive style, focusing on quick counterattacks. In a recent head-to-head clash against NEC, they suffered a 0-2 defeat at home. However, the visitors' determination to improve their away record should not be underestimated.
Match Results: Sparta
Latest news
NEC Nijmegen
NEC approach this match with just one player sidelined due to injury - Nuytinck is unavailable. Additionally, there's uncertainty regarding the participation of Moroccan player El Kachati.
Sparta
The visiting team also has a minimal injury list. De Guzman will be unavailable for the upcoming match. Martins Indi's participation in the game is still in doubt.
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 16;
- First-half wins for the home team - 3; for the away team - 2; draws - 4;
- Average first-half total: 1;
- Today's home side averages 0.38 goals, while the visitors average 0.63.
First-half Statistics: NEC Nijmegen (home) vs Sparta (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 6;
- Wins: 3 (50%) vs 2 (33.33%);
- Losses: 1 (16.67%) vs 3 (50%);
- Draws: 2 (33.33%) vs 1 (16.67%);
- Average goals scored: 1.5 vs 1.17;
- Average goals conceded: 0.67 vs 0.83.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 3 vs 3;
- Losses: 3 vs 3;
- Draws: 4 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.8 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.9) vs 1.2 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.6).
- NEC Nijmegen have scored in the first half at home in 6 of their last 7 matches (Eredivisie).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 16;
- Home wins - 3, Away wins - 7, Draws - 6.
Statistics: NEC Nijmegen vs Sparta
- Matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 13;
- Victories: 6 vs 5;
- Win percentage: 46% vs 38%;
- Losses: 4 vs 6;
- Draws: 3 vs 2.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 4;
- Losses: 3 vs 4;
- Draws: 3 vs 2.
- Sparta win with a +1.5 handicap in 11 of the last 12 head-to-head meetings in the Eredivisie.
- Sparta win with a +1.5 handicap in 7 consecutive matches.
- Sparta win with a +1.5 handicap in 6 consecutive Eredivisie matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's hosts average goals scored - 0.81, guests - 1.06;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 1.88;
- Both teams have scored: all-time - 6 times; at the home team's ground - 4 times.
Statistics: NEC Nijmegen vs Sparta
- Average total in the tournament: 4.23 vs 3.08;
- Average goals scored: 2.54 vs 1.15;
- Average first-half total: 0.77 vs 0.54;
- Average second-half total: 1.77 vs 0.62;
- NEC Nijmegen: Average home total in the tournament - 3;
- Sparta: Average away total in the tournament - 1.17;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 2.2 (home - 2.5) vs 1.4 (away - 0.75).
- Sparta score less than 1.5 goals away in 8 consecutive head-to-head matches.
Corners Prediction
NEC Nijmegen: Statistics
- Season: Average total in the tournament - 5.23; at home - 5.83;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 4.9; at home - 6.25.
Sparta: Statistics
- Season: Average total in the tournament - 4.15, away - 3.67;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 4.9; away - 4.
- NEC Nijmegen deliver fewer than 6.5 corners in 8 of their last 9 matches.
- NEC Nijmegen deliver fewer than 6.5 corners in 7 of their last 8 Eredivisie matches.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 3.5 (1.75 for the home team and 1.75 for the guests);
- Average yellow cards at the home ground - 3 (1.44 for the home team and 1.56 for the guests).
NEC Nijmegen: Statistics
- Season: Average total in the tournament - 1.62; at home - 1.5;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 1.7; at home - 1.5.
Sparta: Statistics
- Season: Average total in the tournament - 1.62, away - 2.17;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 1.9; away - 2.5.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 16;
- Both teams have scored all-time - 6 times;
- At the home ground - 4 times.
Statistics: NEC Nijmegen vs Sparta
- Total matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 13;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 9 vs 5;
- BTTS for NEC Nijmegen at home - 3 (50%);
- BTTS for Sparta away - 1 (17%).
Last 10 matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 8 vs 4;
- BTTS for NEC Nijmegen at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS for Sparta away - 0 (0%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the attacking prowess of the home side and the relatively weak defense of the visitors, an aggressive start from NEC Nijmegen is anticipated. Their scoring stats indicate that they secure victories through offensive play. They've scored at least two goals in four of their last five matches. Our pick is NEC over 1.5 goals.No comments
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