SPARTA ROTTERDAM VS NEC - NETHERLANDS: EREDIVISIE MATCH PREVIEW
NETHERLANDS: EREDIVISIE MATCH DETAILS: SPARTA ROTTERDAM VS NEC
As Sparta Rotterdam prepare to host NEC on February 15, 2026, with kick-off at 16:45, this NETHERLANDS: Eredivisie fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
SPARTA ROTTERDAM PREVIEW IN NETHERLANDS: EREDIVISIE
Sparta Rotterdam, currently 5th in the standings with 36 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 23 points. They've earned 17 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored.
NEC PREVIEW IN NETHERLANDS: EREDIVISIE
NEC, sitting 3rd with 41 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 18 points from 11 games this season.
Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 15 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR SPARTA ROTTERDAM VS NEC
Recent meetings between Sparta Rotterdam and NEC have been competitive, with NEC claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-3).
The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.
In their previous league match against Fortuna Sittard, Sparta Rotterdam recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Their starting XI featured Drommel, Quintero, Martins Indi, Young, Martes, Kitolano, Clement, Mito, Santos, van Bergen, Lauritsen. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.
NEC's last outing came against Heracles Almelo, where they secured a 4-1 victory using a 3-4-2-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Crettaz, Kaplan, Sandler, Dasa, Onal, Sano, Nejasmic, Pereira, Lebreton, Chery, Linssen. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.
Looking ahead, Sparta Rotterdam are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Sparta Rotterdam and NEC 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 AND PREDICTION FOR SPARTA ROTTERDAM VS NEC
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Sparta Rotterdam's fixtures have averaged 3 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. NEC's games average 4 goals, with 9 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 90% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.
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