Sparta Nijkerk vs Venray: prediction and stats
KNVB Beker1st Preliminary RoundKick-off on September 1, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Sportpark De Ebbenhorst, Nijkerk
The Footlab model makes Sparta Nijkerk the favourite at 46%, against 22% for a draw and 32% for Venray. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Limited history for at least one of the two teams: read this prediction with caution.
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Sparta Nijkerk vs Venray?
Sparta Nijkerk starts as the favourite with a 127-point Elo edge (1,813 vs 1,687).
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; Venray have 0, 0 and 4.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2025 | Gemert(home) | 3-5 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 3, 2024 | FC Eindhoven(home) | 0-4 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 6, 2021 | VVV Venlo(home) | 0-4 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Aug 30, 2020 | Westlandia(away) | 1-4 | KNVB Beker |
How many goals should we expect?
Sparta Nijkerk score 1.9 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; Venray score 1.0 and concede 4.3. The model gives a 71% probability of over 2.5 goals and 71% 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 |
| Venray | 1.0 | 4.3 | 0 | 2/4 | 4/4 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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 Venray?
- The Footlab model makes Sparta Nijkerk the favourite at 46%, against 22% for a draw and 32% for Venray.
- Where and when is Sparta Nijkerk vs Venray played?
- Sparta Nijkerk vs Venray is played on September 1, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at Sportpark De Ebbenhorst, in the KNVB Beker.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 71% 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.