Heerenveen vs Sparta Rotterdam: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Heerenveen prepare to host Sparta Rotterdam on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 16:30, this NETHERLANDS: Eredivisie fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Heerenveen, currently 10th in the standings with 31 points from 24 games, trail the leaders by 31 points. They've earned 17 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 12 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Sparta Rotterdam, sitting 7th with 37 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 19 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Heerenveen and Sparta Rotterdam have favored Heerenveen, with Sparta Rotterdam claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-0). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against PSV, Heerenveen recorded a 1-3 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Klaverboer, Petrov, Willemsen, Kersten, Braude, van Overeem, Linday, Oyen, Meerveld, Trenskow, Nordas. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Sparta Rotterdam's last outing came against AZ, where they secured a 1-3 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Drommel, Quintero, Martins Indi, Young, Martes, Clement, Kitolano, Mito, Santos, van Bergen, Lauritsen. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Heerenveen are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Heerenveen and Sparta Rotterdam are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Heerenveen's fixtures have averaged 3.9 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Sparta Rotterdam's games average 3.2 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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