18 December 2019 at 18:45
Match Summary
Willem II defeated Sparta Rotterdam 3:0. The match was played in KNVB Beker 2019. Goals were scored by V. Pavlidis 19′, M. Ndayishimiye 24′, C. Nunnely 31′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Willem II made 3 substitutions, Sparta Rotterdam made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Willem II and Sparta Rotterdam — 3 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.
assist: M. Ndayishimiye
Lineups
Willem II lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under A. Koster, while Sparta Rotterdam deployed a 4-3-1-2 under H. Fraser.
Defensive Solidity
Willem II deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Sparta Rotterdam's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Willem II field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Sparta Rotterdam's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Willem II start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Sparta Rotterdam averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Coach: A. Koster
Substitutes
Coach: H. Fraser
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Willem II have recorded 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeats. Sparta Rotterdam show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
Willem II
Sparta Rotterdam
Willem II vs Sparta Rotterdam Head to Head Results
Willem II and Sparta Rotterdam have met 16 times — Willem II won 4, Sparta Rotterdam won 10, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Sparta Rotterdam leads the head-to-head with 10 victories from 16 meetings. A combined 56 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.50 per match (21 for the home side, 35 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 8 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 12 games (75%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–5 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (16)
API data: 16 Apr 2026