Our Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC Prediction: 1-3
Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 15:45 GMT kick-off on Sunday February 15, 2026. We predict a 1-3 away victory, but with both teams capable of scoring, over 2.5 goals is another strong betting option.
This Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Sparta Rotterdam's Last Match – Fortuna Sittard vs Sparta Rotterdam
Sparta Rotterdam will be determined to find a winning touch after a 2-2 Netherlands Eredivisie draw against Fortuna Sittard on February 7. In that match, Sparta Rotterdam recorded 65% possession, firing 11 shots at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Fortuna Sittard | 35% | 4 (3) | 0.98 | 32 |
 Sparta Rotterdam | 65% | 11 (6) | 1.3 | 89 |
NEC's Last Match – NEC vs FC Utrecht
After suffering a 1-3 Netherlands Eredivisie loss to FC Utrecht, NEC must win to get back on track. In that match, NEC controlled 76% of possession and managed 15 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 NEC | 76% | 15 (7) | 1.99 | 99 |
 FC Utrecht | 24% | 9 (5) | 1.69 | 13 |
Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC Stats
Key Stats
| Sparta Rotterdam | NEC | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.63 | Attacking Strength | 1.63 |
| 1.2 | Defence Strength | 1.15 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 2.3 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 2.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sparta Rotterdam are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while NEC average 2.4 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Sparta Rotterdam 19-11
NEC 24-15
What are the odds for this match?
Sparta Rotterdam to win: @2.7
Draw: @3.6
NEC to win: @2.4
Lineups
Sparta Rotterdam (4-2-3-1) : Joel Drommel, Lushendry Martes, Marvin Young, Bruno Martins Indi, Teo Quintero Leon, Joshua Kitolano, Pelle Clement, Mitchell Van Bergen, Ayoni Santos, Shunsuke Mito, Tobias Lauritsen
NEC (3-4-2-1) : Gonzalo Cretazz, Eli Dasa, Ahmetcan Kaplan, Deveron Fonville, Brayann Pereira, Darko Nejasmic, Kodai Sano, Basar Onal, Willum Thor Willumsson, Tjaronn Chery, Bryan Linssen
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