Our Willem II vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction: 1-2
Willem II vs Sparta Rotterdam in the Netherlands Cup is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday December 18, 2025. Our analysis suggests a 1-2 away win, but with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is also worth considering.
This Willem II vs Sparta Rotterdam prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Willem II's Last Match – Willem II vs Cambuur Leeuwarden
Willem II will hope to recover from their recent 0-1 Netherlands Eerste Divisie setback against Cambuur Leeuwarden on December 12. In that match, Willem II had 33% possession and 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Willem II | 33% | 0 (0) | 0.76 | 0 |
 Cambuur Leeuwarden | 67% | 0 (1) | 1.82 | 0 |
Sparta Rotterdam's Last Match – Sparta Rotterdam vs Heerenveen
Sparta Rotterdam will be looking to bounce back after a 0-3 Netherlands Eredivisie defeat against Heerenveen on December 14. In that match, Sparta Rotterdam recorded 52% possession, firing 6 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sparta Rotterdam | 52% | 6 (3) | 0.52 | 41 |
 Heerenveen | 48% | 12 (6) | 1.38 | 41 |
Willem II vs Sparta Rotterdam Stats
Key Stats
| Willem II | Sparta Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.09 | Attacking Strength | 1.11 |
| 0.99 | Defence Strength | 0.68 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Willem II are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Sparta Rotterdam average 1.4 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.