NEC Nijmegen are coming into this match in a tough patch. They haven't won any of their last five games, with three draws and two losses. Their recent form shows they have been struggling to get over the line. Sparta Rotterdam, on the other hand, have been more up and down, with two wins and two losses in their last five, including a good away win. In recent meetings between these two sides, the games have often been very tight and low-scoring, with draws being a very common result. In their last six matches, four have ended all square, and no game has seen more than three total goals.

This makes the match look like it will be a very close and cautious affair. Given NEC's poor form and the history of stalemates in this fixture, Sparta Rotterdam have a strong chance to get a result here. A draw seems very possible, but based on recent form, Sparta Rotterdam look the more likely to take the win.