Sparta Rotterdam 2-0 NEC Nijmegen final score - 6 April 2025, Eredivisie

Nijmegen's Calvin Verdonk has been booked in Rotterdam.

Robin Hensgens signals a free kick to Sparta in their own half.

Robin Hensgens awards Sparta a goal kick.

Nijmegen awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Throw-in Sparta.

Ball goes out of play for a Sparta goal kick.

Pelle Clement is replacing Kristian Hlynsson for the home team.

Maurice Steijn is making the team's fourth substitution at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel with Mohamed Nassoh replacing Shunsuke Mito.

Throw-in for Nijmegen at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.

It's now 2-0 in Rotterdam as Nokkvi Thorisson scores for Sparta. Great play from Gjivai Zechiel to set up the goal.

Corner awarded to Nijmegen.

Nijmegen have a goal kick.

Shunsuke Mito of Sparta gets in a strike, but is off target.

In Rotterdam a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Lars Olden Larsen is replacing Philippe Sandler for Nijmegen at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.

Nijmegen awarded a free kick in their own half.

Goal kick for Nijmegen at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.

Nijmegen's Vito Van Crooij has been shown a second yellow card and sent off.

Robin Hensgens signals a free kick to Sparta in their own half.

Throw-in for Nijmegen in their own half.

The away team have replaced Dirk Wanner Proper with Mees Hoedemakers. This is the fourth substitution made today by Rogier Meijer.

Ball goes out of play for a Nijmegen goal kick.

Sparta's Patrick Van Aanholt gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Nijmegen have a goal kick.

Bram Nuytinck (Nijmegen) has received a first yellow card.

Free kick Sparta.

Robin Hensgens awards the away team a throw-in.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Rotterdam.

Nijmegen to take a throw-in in Sparta territory.

Robin Hensgens signals a Nijmegen throw-in in Sparta's half.

Joshua Kitolano for Sparta drives towards goal at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Robin Hensgens signals a throw-in for Sparta, close to Nijmegen's area.

Sparta make their third substitution with Joshua Kitolano replacing Carel Eiting.

The home team replace Tobias Lauritsen with Nokkvi Thorisson.

Sami Ouaissa is replacing Kodai Sano for the away team.

Basar Onal is on a sub for Elefterois Lyratzis for Nijmegen.

Robin Hensgens awards Sparta a goal kick.

Nijmegen's Thomas Ouwejan misses with an attempt on goal.

Nijmegen are in shooting range from this free kick.

Ball safe as Nijmegen is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Joel Ideho gets his shot on target but fails to score for Sparta.

Throw-in Sparta.

Free kick for Sparta in the half of Nijmegen.

Sparta have been awarded a corner by Robin Hensgens.

Corner awarded to Sparta.

Free kick for Nijmegen in their own half.

Goal kick for Sparta at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.

Nijmegen's Thomas Ouwejan breaks free at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Nijmegen make their first substitution with Kento Shiogai replacing Bryan Linssen.

Free kick for Sparta in their own half.

The first-half has ended.

Throw-in high up the field for Sparta in Rotterdam.

Sparta to take a throw-in in Nijmegen territory.

Robin Hensgens signals a free kick to Sparta.

Robin Hensgens awards Sparta a goal kick.

Nijmegen are coming forward and Kodai Sano gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Robin Hensgens signals a free kick to Nijmegen in their own half.

Sparta have a dangerous throw-in.

Maurice Steijn (Sparta) is making a first substitution, with Joel Ideho replacing Mitchell Van Bergen.

Sparta awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Sparta move into a 1-0 lead through a Robin Roefs header. That's a fine assist from Shunsuke Mito.

Nijmegen have a goal kick.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Goal kick for Nijmegen at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.

Sparta have been awarded a corner by Robin Hensgens.

Robin Hensgens signals a free kick to Nijmegen.

Sparta awarded a free kick in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a Nijmegen goal kick.

Free kick for Sparta in the half of Nijmegen.

Free kick Nijmegen.

Throw-in for Nijmegen in the half of Sparta.

Robin Hensgens awards the away team a throw-in.

Corner awarded to Nijmegen.

Throw-in for Nijmegen at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Rotterdam.

Can Sparta get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Nijmegen's half?

Nijmegen advance rapidly upfield but Robin Hensgens blows for offside.

Vito Van Crooij (Nijmegen) gets a yellow card.

Robin Hensgens signals a free kick to Sparta in their own half.

Ball safe as Nijmegen is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Nijmegen awarded a free kick in their own half.

Throw-in for Nijmegen in their own half.

Free kick for Nijmegen in their own half.

Can Sparta capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Nijmegen's half?

In Rotterdam a free kick has been awarded the home team.

Sparta Rotterdam scores 1.29 goals when playing at home and NEC Nijmegen scores 1.16 goals when playing away (on average).

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Sparta Rotterdam and NEC Nijmegen is 0.8.

Average number of goals in meetings between Sparta Rotterdam and NEC Nijmegen is 2.

Sparta Rotterdam scores 1 goals in a match against NEC Nijmegen and NEC Nijmegen scores 1 goals against Sparta Rotterdam (on average).

In the last 5 meetings Sparta Rotterdam won 1, NEC Nijmegen won 1, 3 draws.

Sparta Rotterdam's performance of the last 5 matches is better than NEC Nijmegen's.

In Eredivisie, Sparta Rotterdam has better performance than NEC Nijmegen.

When NEC Nijmegen is down 1-0 away, they win 8% of their matches.

When Sparta Rotterdam is down 0-1 home, they win 10% of their matches.

When NEC Nijmegen leads 0-1 away, they win in 100% of their matches.

When Sparta Rotterdam leads 1-0 at home, they win in 60% of their matches.

Their last meeting was a draw. (1-1)

Sparta Rotterdam wins 25% of halftimes, NEC Nijmegen wins 14%.

Sparta Rotterdam wins 1st half in 25% of their matches, NEC Nijmegen in 14% of their matches.

Sparta Rotterdam have scored at least one goal for 5 consecutive matches.

A year ago, NEC Nijmegen were number 6 in the table with 42 points. Now they are number 12 with 30 points.

A year ago, Sparta Rotterdam were number 9 in the table with 34 points. Now they are number 15 with 28 points.

Carel Eiting has assisted the most goals for Sparta Rotterdam with 3. Basar Onal is NEC Nijmegen's biggest assister (3).

Tobias Lauritsen is Sparta Rotterdam's top scorer with 8 goals. Vito van Crooij has scored 9 times for NEC Nijmegen.

Sparta Rotterdam's home record this season: 2-6-5.

NEC Nijmegen haven't scored in 7 of their 13 away matches in Eredivisie this season.

Sparta Rotterdam haven't scored in 3 of their 13 home matches in Eredivisie this season.

When playing at home, Sparta Rotterdam have not lost to NEC Nijmegen in their last 8 encounters.

Sparta Rotterdam haven't lost in their last 5 games.

Did you know that NEC Nijmegen scores 28% of their goals between the minutes 61-75?

Did you know that Sparta Rotterdam scores 25% of their goals between the minutes 46-60? This is the highest percentage in the league.

Last season's matches: 1-1 (Sparta Rotterdam at home) and 2-0 (NEC Nijmegen at home).

NEC Nijmegen's last away win against Sparta Rotterdam was in 2008.

During the last 48 meetings, Sparta Rotterdam have won 19 times, there have been 15 draws while NEC Nijmegen have won 14 times. The goal difference is 53-52 in favour of Sparta Rotterdam.

During the last 22 meetings with Sparta Rotterdam playing at home, Sparta Rotterdam have won 12 times, there have been 6 draws while NEC Nijmegen have won 4 times. The goal difference is 24-17 in favour of Sparta Rotterdam.

The most common result of matches between Sparta Rotterdam and NEC Nijmegen is 1-0. 10 matches have ended with this result.

The most common result of matches between Sparta Rotterdam and NEC Nijmegen when Sparta Rotterdam is playing at home is 1-0. 7 matches have ended with this result.