Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(23) 18 Goals 10 (14)
(14) 9 Assists 3 (10)
(6.6) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
24.8 Average Age 24.9
180.7 Average Height (cm) 183.6
(0.9) 1.1 Shots pg 1.1 (0.8)
(46%) 45% Aerial Duel Success 53% (52%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(1.4) 1.3 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Eredivisie.

Missing Players

NEC Nijmegen
Sparta Rotterdam
No missing players.
Player Reason Status Rating
Jonathan de Guzmán Out 6.12

Team News

NEC Nijmegen
Sparta Rotterdam
  • There are not players missing for NEC, who shouldn't be too unchanged from last time out.
  • Jonathan de Guzmán is currently unavailable and is the only player from Sparta Rotterdam missing this weekend.

Prediction

  • NEC currently sits in 11th place with 16 points after 15 matches. Their most recent Eredivisie match ended in a 5-0 loss at De Adelaarshorst against Go Ahead Eagles, marking their third consecutive defeat.
  • Sparta Rotterdam finds themselves in 16th place with 11 points after a 2-0 loss to NAC Breda at Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel. This result extends their winless streak to nine matches.
  • In their last encounter in Eredivisie action, NEC triumphed over Sparta, winning 2-0 at Goffertstadion last season. Dirk Proper scored first for NEC in the 32nd minute, followed by a goal from Calvin Verdonk.
  • NEC has had the upper hand in recent meetings, remaining unbeaten in the last three Eredivisie matches against Sparta. Meanwhile, Sparta is seeking their first league win against NEC since October 2022. During this span, NEC has outscored Sparta with four goals for and two against.
  • Two standout players for NEC this season are Koki Ogawa and Sontje Hansen. Ogawa is the club's leading scorer with five goals, three of which were crucial first goals of the match. Hansen has also been impressive, scoring four goals, including two match-openers.
  • For Sparta Rotterdam, Tobias Lauritsen and Camiel Neghli have been their most prolific players, each netting four goals.
  • At home this season, NEC has recorded three wins, one draw, and four losses in eight Eredivisie matches. In away games, Sparta has managed to earn seven points out of 21 available. Currently, they are experiencing a four-match losing streak in away games and have not avoided defeat on the road since September 21 against RKC Waalwijk.
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