Sparta Nijkerk vs Hercules: prediction and stats
Derde DivisieRegular Season - 5Kick-off on September 12, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Sportpark De Ebbenhorst, Nijkerk
The Footlab model makes Sparta Nijkerk the favourite at 61%, against 20% for a draw and 20% for Hercules. The most likely score is 2-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Sparta Nijkerk vs Hercules?
A very open match: only 67 Elo points separate Sparta Nijkerk (1,813) and Hercules (1,746).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Sparta Nijkerk have 5 wins, 2 draws and 8 defeats; Hercules have 6, 3 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | TEC(away) | 1-3 | Derde Divisie |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Sportlust '46(home) | 3-3 | Derde Divisie |
| May 30, 2026 | Ijsselmeervogels(away) | 1-2 | Tweede Divisie |
| May 27, 2026 | Ijsselmeervogels(home) | 0-3 | Tweede Divisie |
| May 23, 2026 | Eemdijk(home) | 3-1 | Derde Divisie |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | SC Genemuiden(home) | 0-4 | Derde Divisie |
| Aug 16, 2026 | ADO '20(away) | 1-3 | Derde Divisie |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Rijnsburgse Boys(away) | 1-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| May 23, 2026 | TEC(away) | 0-0 | Derde Divisie |
| May 16, 2026 | Harkemase Boys(home) | 4-0 | Derde Divisie |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Sparta Nijkerk win(s), 1 draw(s), 2 Hercules win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2026 | Hercules 1-0 Sparta Nijkerk | Derde Divisie |
| Sep 27, 2025 | Sparta Nijkerk 5-0 Hercules | Derde Divisie |
| Jan 18, 2025 | Sparta Nijkerk 1-1 Hercules | Derde Divisie |
| Aug 24, 2024 | Hercules 0-5 Sparta Nijkerk | Derde Divisie |
| Apr 13, 2024 | Sparta Nijkerk 2-5 Hercules | Derde Divisie |
| Nov 11, 2023 | Hercules 0-2 Sparta Nijkerk | Derde Divisie |
Last archived meeting: Hercules vs Sparta Nijkerk on Feb 28, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Sparta Nijkerk score 1.9 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; Hercules score 1.7 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 74% probability of over 2.5 goals and 69% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta Nijkerk | 1.9 | 1.9 | 2 | 10/15 | 11/15 |
| Hercules | 1.7 | 1.5 | 5 | 7/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Sparta Nijkerk sit 14th in Derde Divisie (1 points from 2 matches) and Hercules sit 18th (0 points from 2 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Sparta Nijkerk | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| 18 | Hercules | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Sparta Nijkerk vs Hercules?
- The Footlab model makes Sparta Nijkerk the favourite at 61%, against 20% for a draw and 20% for Hercules.
- Where and when is Sparta Nijkerk vs Hercules played?
- Sparta Nijkerk vs Hercules is played on September 12, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC) at Sportpark De Ebbenhorst, in the Derde Divisie.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 74% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.