NEC Nijmegen - Sparta Rotterdam

Eredivisie Season 2026 - Round 23
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NEC Nijmegen take on Sparta Rotterdam in Eredivisie at Goffertstadion on 21 February 2027.

The most recent match for NEC Nijmegen was a 0-1 defeat against Heerenveen, preceded by a 2-2 draw with Groningen.

The most recent match for Sparta Rotterdam was a 3-2 win over Groningen, preceded by a 2-2 draw with Fortuna Sittard (Dutch Cup (KNVB Beker)).

The numbers favour NEC Nijmegen, with 11 points and 19 goals conceded in 11 matches, against 9 points and 24 goals conceded in 10 matches for Sparta Rotterdam.

The record over the 14 previous meetings: 2 wins for NEC Nijmegen, 5 wins for Sparta Rotterdam and 7 draws. See every meeting between NEC Nijmegen and Sparta Rotterdam.

Our algorithm predicts NEC Nijmegen to win, with a probability of 43%.

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Previous confrontations (H2H)

2 NEC Nijmegen
7 Draw
5 Sparta Rotterdam
7% Over 2.5 goals
50% Both teams scored
1.9 Goals per match
Logo NEC Nijmegen 2 | Logo Sparta Rotterdam 6 Clean sheets
Biggest win: NEC Nijmegen 3-1 Sparta Rotterdam (2025)
Goals scored all matches
Logo NEC Nijmegen
0.79
Logo Sparta Rotterdam
1.07
Goals in home matches
Logo NEC Nijmegen
1.14
Logo Sparta Rotterdam
1.43
Goals in away matches
Logo NEC Nijmegen
0.43
Logo Sparta Rotterdam
0.71
Above is calculated based on the below matches

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Possible line-up

This possible line-up is based on both teams' past line-ups, especially the most recent one. The actual line-up may differ and will be shown here as soon as it is announced.