NAC Breda vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction, Preview and Stats

Netherlands flag 2025/2026 Eredivisie, Netherlands
Rat Verlegh Stadion Sun, 5 Apr - 2:45 PM
Eredivisie
NAC Breda NAC
0 – 0
Sparta Rotterdam SPR
Full Time Sun, 5 Apr 2:45 PM
Round 29 Regular Season

CONTEXT

The match between NAC Breda and Sparta Rotterdam has finished in a 0-0 draw. The sides were deadlocked going into halftime without a single goal on the board, and neither side could find a breakthrough before the final whistle. NAC Breda controlled the tempo on the pitch, holding 56% of the possession while leaving Sparta Rotterdam with 44% of the ball. Expected goals (xG) data was unavailable to further analyze the exact quality of chances created by either side. Additionally, the match was a disciplined affair with zero red cards, meaning neither team had to overcome a numerical disadvantage. Pre-match market expectations slightly favored a NAC Breda victory at 43.1%, with an away win at 30.2% and a draw at just 26.8%. Because the game ended in a stalemate, the final outcome failed to align with the pre-match market. Sparta Rotterdam was identified as the stronger team overall, and the draw resulted in a significant deviation level of 73.2% against pre-match probabilities. Despite the unexpected scoreless result, the overall finishing efficiency shift was recorded as perfectly in line with standard expectations.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Sparta Rotterdam showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was insufficient data for expected goal differential.
  • Market alignment: End result was diverging from the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Inconclusive for xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: No major event distortion.
  • Red card distortion: None.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

R. Hensgens

25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

M. Osseweijer

1st Assistant

J. Westhof

2nd Assistant

N. Boel

4th Official

NAC Breda C. Hoefkens
C. Hoefkens
VS
Sparta Rotterdam M. Steijn
M. Steijn
0.8
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.55
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
PEC Zwolle Rank: 64 L
Go Ahead Eagles Rank: 64 L
Feyenoord Rank: 75 D
Telstar Rank: 61 L
FC Volendam Rank: 59 W
Heracles Almelo Rank: 57 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
FC Volendam Rank: 59 W
Ajax Rank: 75 L
PEC Zwolle Rank: 63 D
SC Heerenveen Rank: 70 L
AZ Rank: 75 L
NEC Nijmegen Rank: 75 D
6
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
6 - 5 - 4
4

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home NAC Breda
43.06%
Draw
26.75%
Away Sparta Rotterdam
30.19%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
54.46
66.83
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
NAC Breda
Sparta Rotterdam
Power Score
54.46
66.83
League Position
17
8
Global Rank
634
263

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
NAC Breda — Opponent-weighted form score
Sparta Rotterdam — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) NAC Breda Sparta Rotterdam

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

NAC Breda

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Sparta Rotterdam

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

NAC Breda ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Sparta Rotterdam
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
26.25
22.16
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
22.16
26.25
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
NAC Breda +0.43 Efficiency Index
vs
Sparta Rotterdam -0.43 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
NAC Breda
Sparta Rotterdam
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

NAC Breda ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Sparta Rotterdam
Created Set-piece attacking threat
NAC Breda Sparta Rotterdam
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
NAC Breda Sparta Rotterdam
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
NAC Breda
Sparta Rotterdam
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
NAC Breda
vs
Sparta Rotterdam
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
NAC Breda Sparta Rotterdam
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
NAC Breda 0.22
Sparta Rotterdam 0.08
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
NAC Breda Sparta Rotterdam
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
NAC Breda 0.00
Sparta Rotterdam 0.00
NAC Breda
Sparta Rotterdam
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
Pressure Index data not available for this match.

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 15 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

NAC Breda NAC Home
15 matches
Sparta Rotterdam SPR Away
Match Record
6
Wins
4
5
Draws
5
4
Losses
6
Goals
23
Goals Scored
17
17
Goals Conceded
23
+6
Goal Difference
-6

Data last updated: 2026-04-06T00:04:16+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
D. Bielica
Poland
99 D. Bielica
D. Odoi
Ghana
3 D. Odoi
F. Oldrup Jensen
Norway
20 F. Oldrup Jensen
R. Hillen
Substitution
Netherlands
22 R. Hillen
B. Kemper
Netherlands
4 B. Kemper
M. Balard
Substitution
Australia
16 M. Balard
C. Leemans
Netherlands
8 C. Leemans
C. Brym
Substitution
Canada
7 C. Brym
M. Nassoh
Substitution
Netherlands
10 M. Nassoh
R. Paula
Germany
11 R. Paula
S. Salama
Substitution
France
19 S. Salama
Pitch
J. Drommel
Netherlands
1 J. Drommel
T. Quintero León
Venezuela
5 T. Quintero León
B. Martins Indi
Substitution
Netherlands
4 B. Martins Indi
M. Young
Netherlands
3 M. Young
L. Martes
Substitution
2 L. Martes
J. Kitolano
Norway
8 J. Kitolano
J. Baas
Substitution
Netherlands
6 J. Baas
S. Mito
Substitution
Japan
11 S. Mito
V. van Crooij
Netherlands
10 V. van Crooij
M. van Bergen
Netherlands
7 M. van Bergen
T. Lauritsen
Norway
9 T. Lauritsen

General Information

Date & Time :
Apr 05, 2026, 02:45 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Eredivisie, Netherlands · Round 29 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Rat Verlegh Stadion
Capacity :
19000
Attendance :
20122
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Robin Hensgens
Michael Osseweijer
Joris Westhof
Niels Boel

Statistics

Possession
NAC
53%
SPR
47%

Top Statistics

0 Big Chances Created 1
4 Shots 3
54 Dangerous attacks 75
56 Possession 44
11 Corners 3
19 Free kicks 12
1 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

29 Throwins 16
10 Successful Headers 17
8 Goal Attempts 6
31 Successful Dribbles Percentage 23
4 Successful Dribbles 3
81 Ball Safe 85
5 Substitutions 4
5 Goal Kicks 7
13 Dribble Attempts 13

Attacking

102 Attacks 86
0 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

434 Passes 349
82 Successful Passes Percentage 81
354 Successful Passes 283
53 Long Passes 51
7 Key Passes 6
24 Successful Long Passes 25
45 Successful Long Passes Percentage 49

Defensive

3 Saves 4
48 Duels Won 49
1 Interceptions 8
16 Tackles 17

Build-up

28 Total Crosses 19
7 Accurate Crosses 5

Discipline

12 Fouls 19
0 Offsides 1

Lineup

Referee : Robin Hensgens

Starting XI ▼

99
Daniel Bielica
Daniel Bielica Goalkeeper
3
Denis Odoi
Denis Odoi Defender
4
Boy Kemper
Boy Kemper Defender
20
Fredrik Oldrup Jensen
Fredrik Oldrup Jensen Defender
22
Rio Hillen
Rio Hillen Defender
90
Lewis Holtby
Lewis Holtby
Midfielder61'
7
Charles-Andreas Brym
Charles-Andreas Brym Midfielder
32
Juho Talvitie
Juho Talvitie
Attacker55'
8
Clint Leemans
Clint Leemans Midfielder
10
Mohamed Nassoh
Mohamed Nassoh Midfielder
26
Pepijn Reulen
Pepijn Reulen
Attacker77'
11
Raul Paula
Raul Paula Midfielder
16
Max Balard
Max Balard Midfielder
14
Kamal Sowah
Kamal Sowah
Midfielder56'
19
Amine Salama
Amine Salama Attacker
24
André Ayew
André Ayew
Attacker55'
Referee : Robin Hensgens

Starting XI ▼

1
Joël Drommel
Joël Drommel Goalkeeper
2
Lushendry Edward Martes
Lushendry Edward Martes Defender
12
Shurandy Sambo
Shurandy Sambo
Defender46'
3
Marvin Young
Marvin Young Defender
4
Bruno Martins Indi
Bruno Martins Indi Defender
15
Giannino Vianello
Giannino Vianello
Defender46'
5
Teo Quintero
Teo Quintero Defender
6
Julian Baas
Julian Baas Midfielder
18
Ayoni Santos
Ayoni Santos
Midfielder46'
7
Mitchell van Bergen
Mitchell van Bergen Midfielder
8
Joshua Kitolano
Joshua Kitolano Midfielder
10
Vito van Crooij
Vito van Crooij Midfielder
11
Shunsuke Mito
Shunsuke Mito Midfielder
17
Casper Terho
Casper Terho
Attacker75'
9
Tobias Lauritsen
Tobias Lauritsen Attacker

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Pepijn Reulen → Mohamed Nassoh
9th Substitution
77'
75'
Event
Casper Terho → Shunsuke Mito
8th Substitution
Event
Raul Paula
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
62'
Event
Lewis Holtby → Rio Hillen
7th Substitution
61'
Event
Kamal Sowah → Max Balard
6th Substitution
56'
Event
Juho Talvitie → Charles-Andreas Brym
5th Substitution
55'
Event
André Ayew → Amine Salama
4th Substitution
55'
55'
Event
Vito van Crooij
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
46'
Event
Shurandy Sambo → Lushendry Edward Martes
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Ayoni Santos → Julian Baas
2nd Substitution
46'
Event
Giannino Vianello → Bruno Martins Indi
3rd Substitution
1ST-HALF
45'
Event
Julian Baas
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
11'
Event
Lushendry Edward Martes
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Raul Paula from NAC Breda had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box after a free kick, but it went very close to the goal.
90
Update Update
The second half ends with NAC Breda and Sparta Rotterdam drawing 0-0.
90
Update Update
Clint Leemans of NAC Breda commits a foul.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
90
Update Update
Ayoni Santos of Sparta Rotterdam won a free kick in an attacking position.
90
Update Update
Raul Paula of NAC Breda won a free kick in an attacking position.
90
Update Update
Handball by Joshua Kitolano of Sparta Rotterdam.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Shurandy Sambo of Sparta Rotterdam.
89
Attempt Attempt
André Ayew of NAC Breda missed a header from the center of the box, sending it to the left. Juho Talvitie provided the assist with a cross.
86
Corner Corner
NAC Breda wins a corner after Tobias Lauritsen concedes.
85
Update Update
Juho Talvitie from NAC Breda won a free kick in defense.
85
Update Update
Juho Talvitie from NAC Breda won a free kick in defense.
85
Update Update
Juho Talvitie from NAC Breda won a free kick in defense.
85
Update Update
Foul committed by Giannino Vianello of Sparta Rotterdam.
79
Update Update
Offside called against Sparta Rotterdam. Tobias Lauritsen is offside.
77
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for NAC Breda: Pepijn Reulen replaces Mohamed Nassoh.
77
Update Update
Joshua Kitolano from Sparta Rotterdam won a free kick in defense.
75
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sparta Rotterdam: Casper Terho replaces Shunsuke Mito.
71
Attempt Attempt
Missed chance. Shunsuke Mito from Sparta Rotterdam shot with his left foot from a difficult position on the left.
69
Corner Corner
NAC Breda wins a corner after Vito van Crooij concedes.
69
Corner Corner
NAC Breda is awarded a corner after Shurandy Sambo concedes it.
67
Attempt Attempt
Shot blocked. Mohamed Nassoh from NAC Breda had a left-footed shot from the left side of the box that was blocked.
66
Corner Corner
NAC Breda wins a corner after Giannino Vianello concedes.
65
Attempt Attempt
Mohamed Nassoh's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. André Ayew provided the assist.
65
Corner Corner
NAC Breda wins a corner after Shurandy Sambo concedes.
65
Corner Corner
Raul Paula from NAC Breda had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from the left side of the box, but it went just left of the goal. The assist came from Lewis Holtby following a corner.
63
Update Update
Joshua Kitolano from Sparta Rotterdam won a free kick in an attacking position.
63
Update Update
Juho Talvitie from NAC Breda committed a foul.
62
Update Update
Ayoni Santos from Sparta Rotterdam won a free kick on the right wing.
62
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Raul Paula of NAC Breda receives a yellow card for a foul.
61
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for NAC Breda: Lewis Holtby replaces Rio Hillen.
61
Update Update
Ayoni Santos of Sparta Rotterdam won a free kick in defense.
61
Update Update
Kamal Sowah from NAC Breda committed a foul.
59
Attempt Attempt
New attacking attempt. Tobias Lauritsen from Sparta Rotterdam heads the ball from the center of the box, but it's saved in the top center of the goal by Daniel Bielica from NAC Breda. The assist came from Shurandy Sambo's cross.
59
Update Update
Foul committed by Marvin Young of Sparta Rotterdam.
59
Update Update
André Ayew from NAC Breda won a free kick in the defensive area.
57
Update Update
Mitchell van Bergen of Sparta Rotterdam misses a chance, shooting with his left foot from the right side of the box, sending the ball high. The assist came from Giannino Vianello's cross.
57
Attempt Attempt
Raul Paula from NAC Breda missed a chance with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
56
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for NAC Breda: Kamal Sowah replaces Max Balard.
55
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for NAC Breda: André Ayew replaces Amine Salama.
55
Update Update
Mohamed Nassoh of NAC Breda won a free kick in defense.
55
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for NAC Breda: Kamal Sowah replaces Max Balard.
55
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for NAC Breda: Juho Talvitie replaces Charles-Andreas Brym.
55
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Vito van Crooij from Sparta Rotterdam receives a yellow card for a foul.
54
Update Update
Foul committed by Vito van Crooij of Sparta Rotterdam.
54
Update Update
Raul Paula from NAC Breda won a free kick in defense.
53
Update Update
Fouled by Shurandy Sambo of Sparta Rotterdam.
53
Corner Corner
Mohamed Nassoh from NAC Breda missed a chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box after a corner.
52
Corner Corner
NAC Breda wins a corner after Vito van Crooij concedes.
50
Corner Corner
Sparta Rotterdam wins a corner after Denis Odoi concedes.
48
Update Update
Marvin Young of Sparta Rotterdam won a free kick in defense.
48
Update Update
Foul committed by Amine Salama of NAC Breda.
47
Update Update
Mohamed Nassoh of NAC Breda won a free kick in defense.
47
Update Update
Raul Paula from NAC Breda won a free kick in defense.
47
Update Update
Foul committed by Ayoni Santos of Sparta Rotterdam.
47
Update Update
Foul committed by Marvin Young of Sparta Rotterdam.
45
Update Update
The first half ends with NAC Breda and Sparta Rotterdam tied at 0-0.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Julian Baas of Sparta Rotterdam receives a yellow card for a foul.
45
Update Update
Mohamed Nassoh from NAC Breda won a free kick in an attacking position.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
45
Update Update
Mohamed Nassoh of NAC Breda won a free kick in an attacking position.
45
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Mohamed Nassoh of NAC Breda.
45
Update Update
The second half begins with the score at NAC Breda 0, Sparta Rotterdam 0.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sparta Rotterdam: Giannino Vianello replaces Bruno Martins Indi.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sparta Rotterdam: Shurandy Sambo replaces Lushendry Martes.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sparta Rotterdam: Ayoni Santos replaces Julian Baas.
44
Attempt Attempt
New attacking attempt. Rio Hillen of NAC Breda heads the ball from the center of the box, but it's saved by Joël Drommel, the goalkeeper for Sparta Rotterdam, after a cross from Clint Leemans.
43
Corner Corner
NAC Breda is awarded a corner after Bruno Martins Indi concedes.
43
Corner Corner
NAC Breda wins a corner after Teo Quintero concedes.
41
Update Update
Foul committed by Charles-Andreas Brym of NAC Breda.
41
Update Update
Bruno Martins Indi from Sparta Rotterdam won a free kick in defense.
39
Update Update
Joël Drommel from Sparta Rotterdam won a free kick in defense.
39
Corner Corner
NAC Breda wins a corner after Mitchell van Bergen concedes.
39
Attempt Attempt
Charles-Andreas Brym's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
38
Corner Corner
NAC Breda wins a corner after it is conceded by Joshua Kitolano.
29
Update Update
Mohamed Nassoh from NAC Breda won a free kick in defense.
29
Update Update
Foul committed by Vito van Crooij of Sparta Rotterdam.
27
Update Update
Boy Kemper of NAC Breda won a free kick on the left wing.
24
Attempt Attempt
Shunsuke Mito from Sparta Rotterdam had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box but missing to the left. The assist was provided by Mitchell van Bergen.
21
Update Update
Teo Quintero from Sparta Rotterdam commits a foul.
21
Update Update
Charles-Andreas Brym of NAC Breda won a free kick on the right wing.
19
Corner Corner
New attacking attempt. Mitchell van Bergen from Sparta Rotterdam takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but Daniel Bielica from NAC Breda saves it in the right corner. The assist comes from Vito van Crooij.
19
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Sparta Rotterdam after a concession by Daniel Bielica.
17
Update Update
Raul Paula of NAC Breda won a free kick in defense.
17
Update Update
Foul committed by Vito van Crooij of Sparta Rotterdam.
17
Update Update
Fouled by Julian Baas of Sparta Rotterdam.
17
Update Update
Charles-Andreas Brym of NAC Breda won a free kick on the right wing.
16
Update Update
Denis Odoi from NAC Breda won a free kick in the defensive area.
16
Update Update
Foul committed by Tobias Lauritsen of Sparta Rotterdam.
16
Update Update
Raul Paula from NAC Breda won a free kick on the left wing.
16
Update Update
Fouled by Marvin Young of Sparta Rotterdam.
13
Corner Corner
New attacking attempt. Fredrik Oldrup Jensen from NAC Breda heads the ball from the center of the box, but Joël Drommel from Sparta Rotterdam saves it in the top right corner. The assist came from Clint Leemans with a cross.
11
Update Update
Raul Paula of NAC Breda won a free kick on the left wing.
11
Update Update
Lushendry Martes from Sparta Rotterdam committed a foul.
11
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Lushendry Martes of Sparta Rotterdam receives a yellow card for a foul.
10
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Sparta Rotterdam after a concession by Daniel Bielica.
10
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Sparta Rotterdam after a concession by Daniel Bielica.
8
Update Update
Joshua Kitolano of Sparta Rotterdam won a free kick in defense.
8
Update Update
Julian Baas from Sparta Rotterdam won a free kick on the right wing.
8
Update Update
Foul committed by Mohamed Nassoh of NAC Breda.
8
Update Update
Joshua Kitolano of Sparta Rotterdam won a free kick in defense.
6
Update Update
Teo Quintero from Sparta Rotterdam commits a foul.
6
Update Update
Charles-Andreas Brym of NAC Breda won a free kick in defense.
3
Update Update
Shunsuke Mito from Sparta Rotterdam won a free kick in defense.
2
Update Update
Lushendry Martes of Sparta Rotterdam won a free kick in defense.
1
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to NAC Breda after Lushendry Martes concedes.
1
Update Update
Rio Hillen of NAC Breda attempts a header from the center of the box, but Joël Drommel, the goalkeeper for Sparta Rotterdam, makes a save in the center of the goal. Clint Leemans provided the assist with a cross.

CONCLUSION

Structural assessment: Sparta Rotterdam exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was contrary to the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was outside the projected probability range.

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