Predicted Lineups
4-2-3-1
4-3-3
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.6)
6.9
Average Ratings
6.6
(6.6)
25.5
Average Age
27.4
179.7
Average Height (cm)
178.7
(0.9)
1.3
Shots pg
0.9
(0.9)
(54%)
56%
Aerial Duel Success
48%
(47%)
(0.5)
0.5
Dribbles pg
0.5
(0.4)
(1.4)
1.2
Tackles pg
1.2
(1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Eredivisie.
Missing Players
Sparta Rotterdam
NEC Nijmegen
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan de Guzmán | Out | 6.14 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iván Márquez | Out | 6.83 | |
| Basar Önal | Out | 6.36 |
Team News
Sparta Rotterdam
NEC Nijmegen
- Sparta Rotterdam will be missing Jonathan de Guzmán for their upcoming match against NEC on Sunday.
- Following their 3-0 win over Fortuna Sittard last time out, head coach Maurice Steijn might be tempted not to make any changes, though Joshua Kitolano is pushing for a start.
- Tobias Lauritsen has caught the eye for Sparta this season. He leads the club with eight goals, three of which have been the crucial first goal of the match.
- Koki Ogawa and Kas de Wit are the only players missing for NEC as they head into the latest Eredivisie matchday.
- Kento Shiogai, who came off the bench to score in the entertaining 3-3 draw with AZ last time out, is pushing for a start in Mark Otten's team. If that happens, Bryan Linssen could make way, meaning Shiogai would partner Vito van Crooij - who scored a brace in that game - in NEC's 4-3-1-2 formation. Elsewhere, central midfielder Kodai Sano and attacking midfielder Sami Ouaissa are hoping to make this weekend's starting XI.
- The aforementioned Van Crooij and Ogawa, who have netted nine and seven times respectively, are the club's leading scorers this season.
