NEC and Sparta Rotterdam will on Saturday, February 24th, 2024 at 20:00h (UTC), play in a Eredivisie football game in Netherlands, check the NEC vs Sparta Rotterdam betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where NEC vs Sparta Rotterdam will occur
The game takes place in the small Goffertstadion stadium, in the city of Nijmegen, with a capacity for 12500 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.
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Introduction to the NEC vs Sparta Rotterdam betting tip 2023/2024
In the current edition of the Eredivisie, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 3.04 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 3.17 goals per match.
NEC last match
In the last match played, NEC met Ajax, in a match valid for the Eredivisie. The match ended in a draw by 2-2. The coach R. Meijer’s on that occasion lined the team up with a 4-2-3-1 formation.
For this match the rival team had all the favoritism, so considering that factor, the draw (odd 5.00) ended up being a good result.
One of the best on the field of NEC was certainly Sontje Hansen, with a performance well above the average one expressed by his team. He himself, with his sense of position and his excellent plays, was crucial to his team in bringing home a positive result.
Sparta Rotterdam last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a victory in the last round. In a dispute valid for Eredivisie, Sparta Rotterdam, who used a 4-2-3-1 formation, faced the Excelsior team with a final score of 4-2.
A very even game was expected, with odds for the home win at 1.91.
NEC vs Sparta Rotterdam h2h
Sparta Rotterdam was in 1st place in the Eredivisie while NEC was in 10th place, the last time these teams faced each other. Sparta Rotterdam team entered the field with the 4-2-3-1 formation, the same tactic NEC used in the match.
These teams played last against each other in a highly contested Eredivisie game during the 2023/2024 season ending in a 1-1 draw.
Last time a draw between these teams, what to expect now?
The NEC team in their last five matches has produced solid performances, while Sparta Rotterdam has been more irregular.
The referee D. Higler has been chosen to officiate the match while J. van Zuilen and C. Schaap will support him from the sideline.
NEC
Eredivisie leaderboard now
The NEC team with 30 points currently occupies the 7th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Conference League Qualifiers Play-off, with a campaign of 7 wins, 9 draws and 6 losses.
This means that in the 23rd round the team has an advantage of 1 point in relation to the Sparta Rotterdam team that is in the 8th place.
NEC analysis
At the end of round 22 of Eredivisie, NEC collected 41 goals scored and 37 goals conceded.
With 47.41% of ball possession averaged per game over the course of this league, NEC can hardly be said to be the kind of team that imposes its textures on the field. However,in the next match of the season against Sparta Rotterdam they will have to come down with a whole different attitude on the pitch, and try to build more scoring chances.
Playing in their home base prove wise for this team, as their record of 5 wins, 3 losses, and 3 draws shows. Playing as the visiting team, meanwhile has given them 2 games won.
Best goalscorer from NEC
If we want to highlight a player from the team’s attack at this stage, we have to name Magnus Elkjaer Mattsson. The Midfielder scored 11 goals in the current season, helping NEC to achieve victory in several disputes.
It should also be noted that 2 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Sparta Rotterdam
Eredivisie leaderboard now
The Sparta Rotterdam team with 29 points currently occupies the 8th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Conference League Qualifiers Play-off, with a campaign of 8 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses.
Which means that FC Utrecht team, at position 9, is in close pursuit of the team, that has the same score number, in the 23rd round.
Sparta Rotterdam analysis
We have reached matchday 22 in Eredivisie and at the moment Sparta Rotterdam has made 29 goals and conceded 31.
Best goalscorer from Sparta Rotterdam
In this season, the individual highlight is Tobias Lauritsen that has dominated the offensive side. The Attacker has already scored 7 times this season, becoming crucial in the positive results that Sparta Rotterdam achieved in several matches.
It should also be noted that 3 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of NEC is Magnus Elkjaer Mattsson, who has already scored 11 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Sparta Rotterdam is Tobias Lauritsen, he has scored in 7 opportunities.
75-90 minutes into the game is a good time to bet with most goals being made in this period.
The bet on under 2.5 goals can be a good alternative, since generally Sparta Rotterdam does not concede goals as a visitor. Sparta Rotterdam also averages 1.36 goals per match when playing away from home.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.
Corners Top Betting Tips
One will find that combining the number of corners of both teams gives an average of 4.82 corners per game, making this something to note in attempting to obtain good betting results.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3.09 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
On the NEC side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 3 times this season, very different from Sparta Rotterdam who only saw the red card twice. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.
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NEC vs Sparta Rotterdam betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on February 24th, 2024, Saturday.
The match will take place at the Goffertstadion stadium in Nijmegen.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Eredivisie match, referring to the 2023/2024 season, and ended with a 1-1 draw.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
