KATWIJK, Netherlands (Interstat) — VV Katwijk hosts Jong Sparta on Saturday, May 23, in a Tweede Divisie matchup at Sportpark De Krom, with both teams looking to close their seasons on a positive note.

Katwijk enters the game after a 2-1 loss at Spakenburg on May 16, a result that snapped a two-match winning streak. Before that defeat, Katwijk had posted a 4-0 victory over Koninklijke UD Deventer on May 9 and a 3-2 win at ACV W on April 25. Overall, Katwijk has won four of its last six outings, with the other loss coming April 18 at De Treffers (4-1). The home side has shown offensive firepower, scoring at least three goals in five of its past nine matches, but has also conceded multiple goals in four of those games.

Jong Sparta, the reserve side of Sparta Rotterdam, arrives on a five-match skid. Their most recent result was a 3-2 loss to Excelsior on May 17. That followed a 4-1 defeat at home to De Treffers on May 16, a 4-0 loss at Twente on May 10, a 4-2 defeat at VV Rijnsburgse Boys on May 9, and a 4-1 home loss to Barendrecht on April 25. The losing streak is a stark contrast to Jong Sparta’s form in late March and early April, when they won three of four matches, including a 4-1 triumph at Kozakken Boys on March 28 and a 3-0 victory at Amsterdamsche W on April 11.

The two sides last met Dec. 13, 2025, when Katwijk and Jong Sparta played to a 2-2 draw. That result continued a recent trend of competitive matchups, though Katwijk holds a slight edge in form heading into Saturday.

Interstat, a game simulator, projects a 2-1 victory for Katwijk. The model’s forecast aligns with Katwijk’s stronger recent run and home advantage.

For Jong Sparta, the season has been a struggle overall. In their past 10 league matches, they have managed just two wins, three draws and five losses, with a minus-15 goal differential. Their defense has conceded 31 goals in that span, an average of more than three per game. Katwijk, meanwhile, has gone 6-2-2 in its last 10, outscoring opponents 23-14.

Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. local time. The match will be the final league fixture for both teams this season.