Sparta Nijkerk vs Staphorst: prediction and stats
Derde DivisieRegular Season - 7Kick-off on September 26, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Sportpark De Ebbenhorst, Nijkerk
The Footlab model makes Sparta Nijkerk the favourite at 57%, against 20% for a draw and 23% for Staphorst. 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 Staphorst?
A very open match: only 94 Elo points separate Sparta Nijkerk (1,813) and Staphorst (1,720).
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; Staphorst have 4, 2 and 9.
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 | Excelsior '31(home) | 2-4 | Derde Divisie |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Dovo(away) | 2-2 | Derde Divisie |
| May 23, 2026 | ROHDA Raalte(home) | 2-1 | Derde Divisie |
| May 16, 2026 | Excelsior '31(away) | 1-3 | Derde Divisie |
| May 9, 2026 | Hsc 21(home) | 4-0 | Derde Divisie |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Sparta Nijkerk win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 Staphorst win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | Sparta Nijkerk 1-2 Staphorst | Derde Divisie |
| Oct 18, 2025 | Staphorst 3-1 Sparta Nijkerk | Derde Divisie |
| Mar 16, 2024 | Sparta Nijkerk 3-2 Staphorst | Derde Divisie |
| Oct 7, 2023 | Staphorst 5-1 Sparta Nijkerk | Derde Divisie |
| May 27, 2023 | Staphorst 1-1 Sparta Nijkerk | Derde Divisie |
| Dec 3, 2022 | Sparta Nijkerk 2-1 Staphorst | Derde Divisie |
Last archived meeting: Sparta Nijkerk vs Staphorst on Mar 21, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Sparta Nijkerk score 1.9 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; Staphorst score 1.5 and concede 2.1. The model gives a 75% probability of over 2.5 goals and 72% 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 |
| Staphorst | 1.5 | 2.1 | 1 | 10/15 | 12/15 |
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 Staphorst sit 15th (1 points from 2 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Sparta Nijkerk | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| 15 | Staphorst | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
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 Staphorst?
- The Footlab model makes Sparta Nijkerk the favourite at 57%, against 20% for a draw and 23% for Staphorst.
- Where and when is Sparta Nijkerk vs Staphorst played?
- Sparta Nijkerk vs Staphorst is played on September 26, 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 75% 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.