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On April 6, 2025, Sparta Rotterdam hosted NEC Nijmegen in a Dutch Eredivisie match at Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel. Sparta Rotterdam secured a 2-0 victory. The game saw Sparta Rotterdam playing with a 4-3-3 formation, while NEC Nijmegen opted for a 4-2-3-1.
The opening goal came in the 33rd minute through an own goal by NEC Nijmegen's Robin Roefs. Later, Nökkvi Thórisson sealed the victory for Sparta Rotterdam with a goal in the 84th minute. NEC Nijmegen's Vito van Crooij received a red card in the 74th minute, further complicating their chances.
While NEC Nijmegen dominated possession with 54.7%, they struggled to convert it into scoring opportunities, managing only one shot on target. Sparta Rotterdam, despite having less possession (45.3%), were more efficient in front of goal. They recorded three shots on target from a total of 12 attempts. Both teams committed 10 fouls each.
The AI pre-game prediction favored a Sparta Rotterdam win, which turned out to be accurate. The AI model didn't expect a balanced game. Looking at recent form, Sparta Rotterdam has been relatively strong at home. Their last five games show three wins and two draws, showcasing a solid attacking performance, especially in home matches. NEC Nijmegen, on the other hand, have had a mixed run, struggling with consistency and discipline, as evidenced by a red card in a recent match.
Sparta Rotterdam's upcoming match is against Heerenveen, a team with similar rating. Sparta Rotterdam will likely try to continue their good form in the next home game. NEC Nijmegen will face RKC Waalwijk. Considering RKC Waalwijk's recent struggles, NEC Nijmegen will have a good opportunity to bounce back.
Looking at the previous head-to-head games, matches between Sparta Rotterdam and NEC Nijmegen have often been closely contested, with several draws. This game breaks that trend, with Sparta Rotterdam securing a comfortable win. Comparing with the last games of both teams, Sparta Rotterdam seems to have improved their defense a bit, while NEC Nijmegen struggles to score away goals.

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