Predicted Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(34) 24 Goals 25 (38)
(22) 14 Assists 12 (29)
(6.4) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.6)
26.4 Average Age 25.4
186.5 Average Height (cm) 179.7
(0.7) 0.9 Shots pg 1.3 (0.9)
(52%) 54% Aerial Duel Success 56% (54%)
(0.4) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(1.2) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Eredivisie.

Missing Players

NAC Breda
Sparta Rotterdam
Player Reason Status Rating
Dion Versluis Out 6.21
Lars Mol Out 6.02
Cherrion Valerius Out 6.78
Raul Paula Out 6.23
Boyd Lucassen Out 6.7
Player Reason Status Rating
Joshua Kitolano Out 6.44

Team News

NAC Breda
Sparta Rotterdam
  • Boyd Lucassen will be unavailable for NAC Breda's upcoming match due to a suspension after accumulating his fifth yellow card in the recent loss against FC Utrecht.
  • Head coach Carl Hoefkens will also have to manage without four injured players: Dion Versluis, Lars Mol, Cherrion Valerius, and Raul Paula.
  • Boy Kemper is expected to take Lucassen's place at left-back, and there are unlikely to be many changes to the lineup from the previous game.
  • However, attacking midfielder Dominik Janosek, along with wingers Adam Kaied and Kamal Sowah, are all in contention for starting roles.
  • Sparta Rotterdam will be missing Joshua Kitolano for their upcoming match against NAC Breda on Friday evening.
  • After a decisive 4-0 victory over Willem II in their last outing, head coach Maurice Steijn is likely to keep his starting lineup largely unchanged.
  • However, there is potential for changes, as left-back Mike Kleijn, central midfielder Pelle Clement, attacking midfielder Mohamed Nassoh, and winger Nökkvi Thórisson are all vying for a starting position after their appearances off the bench in the previous game.

Prediction

  • NAC Breda faces a crucial match in their bid to secure a spot in the next Eredivisie season on Friday at Rat Verlegh Stadion against Sparta Rotterdam, who are striving to improve their chances of avoiding relegation play-offs.
  • Currently, NAC Breda is in 12th place with 27 points, only four points above the relegation zone with 10 matches remaining. In contrast, Sparta Rotterdam is positioned 16th with 23 points and is fighting to stay out of the relegation play-off spot.
  • NAC Breda lost their last Eredivisie match 1-0 at Stadion Galgenwaard against Utrecht, extending their winless streak to five matches. Sparta Rotterdam, on the other hand, enjoyed a convincing 4-0 victory over Willem II in their most recent match at home.
  • In their previous Eredivisie encounter this season, NAC Breda defeated Sparta Rotterdam 2-0 at Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel in December. Jan Van den Bergh opened the scoring for NAC in the 49th minute, followed by a goal from Boy Kemper.
  • In the 2024/2025 season, NAC Breda has been led by striker Elías Már Ómarsson, who is the club's top scorer with seven goals, three of which were the first goals of the match. Meanwhile, Sparta's Tobias Lauritsen has also scored seven goals, including three match-opening strikes.
  • At Rat Verlegh Stadion this season, NAC Breda has recorded six wins, two draws, and four losses in 12 Eredivisie matches. They are aiming to extend their unbeaten streak at home to four matches, with their last home game without a loss dating back to January 19 against Twente. Sparta has played 12 away matches in the league this season, managing to earn 12 points out of a possible 36.
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