Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC Nijmegen predictions, H2H, statistics and tips

The NEC, having lost their last match against FC Utrecht, travel to Rotterdam with the intention of achieving the best possible result. In this match of the 23rd round of the Eredivisie,  Sparta Rotterdam will face NEC Nijmegen at Het Kasteel stadium on 17 February at 14:00, and will be refereed by Jannick van der Laan.

After a draw in their last game played, Sparta Rotterdam is currently in 5º position in the tournament with 36 points, while NEC Nijmegen is currently in 4º position with 41.  Continue reading our analysis for stats, H2H history and best predictions for this Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC Nijmegen.

Sparta Rotterdam

Sparta Rotterdam comes from playing against Fortuna Sittard and finished the match with a result of 2-2, with draw for both teams. In that last match between Sparta Rotterdam and Fortuna Sittard, The Castle Lords team achieved a 64% possession of the ball, with 5 shots on goal of which 2 were goals. The goals were scored by C. Terho and T. Lauritsen.

In the last 7 matches, the team coached by M. Steijn has achieved 5 wins, 1 draw y 1 defeat. Sparta Rotterdam average number of goals per game is 1.9 goals, while they concede an average of 1.0 goals per game. With this trend they have 1 match conceding at least one goal. In those 7 matches, they have scored a total of 13 goals while conceding 7 goals.

Latest statistics in Sparta Rotterdam matches:

• Under 2.5 goals: 4/7
• Both teams to score: 3/7
• First to score: 5/7

NEC Nijmegen

NEC Nijmegen, meanwhile, are coming off a 1-3 defeat against FC Utrecht, and travel to the Het Kasteel stadium with the intention of turning this last result around and facing Sparta Rotterdam.

In that match between NEC Nijmegen and FC Utrecht, the NEC team achieved 76% ball possession, getting 7 shots on goal, 1 of which was a goal. The goal was scored by Darko Nejašmić.

Analysing the last 7 matches, D. Schreuder's team has won 6, and lost 1. NEC Nijmegen average 2.4 goals per game, while they concede an average of 1.4 goals per game. With this trend, they have 2 official matches without clean sheets. In those 7 matches, they have scored a total of 17 goals while conceding 10 goals.

Latest statistics in NEC Nijmegen matches:

• Over 2.5 goals: 6/7
• Both teams to score: 6/7
• First to score: 5/7
• Half-time winner: 4/7

Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC Nijmegen: H2H STATS

The head-to-head record between the two teams can help you when placing your bet. But in this case they have never played each other.

Analysis of the head-to-head H2H between Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC Nijmegen has helped us to create this prediction. The last match between these teams was in the Eredivisie competition, in an event that took place at the Goffertstadion stadium on 29-11-2025 with the result of 3-1, with NEC Nijmegen winning.

The last 5 meetings between Sparta Rotterdam and NEC Nijmegen have resulted in 1 win for Sparta Rotterdam, 2 wins for NEC Nijmegen, and 2 draws. In those matches, Sparta Rotterdam managed to score 5 goals, while NEC Nijmegen scored 7 goals against Sparta Rotterdam.

• In 3/5 matches both teams scored
• En 4/5  games it was an Under 2.5 goals