NEC Nijmegen v Sparta Rotterdam: what the numbers say
NEC Nijmegen meet Sparta Rotterdam at Goffertstadion, Sunday 7:00am (Eredivisie). Sparta Rotterdam have never won at Goffertstadion: 0 from 5 on our records.
The big picture
NEC Nijmegen come in 11th on the ladder with 14 points; Sparta Rotterdam are 12th on 12. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
NEC Nijmegen are 2–4–5 in Eredivisie 2026-27, averaging 1.5 goals for and 1.7 against.
Sparta Rotterdam are 3–5–3 in Eredivisie 2026-27, averaging 1.8 goals for and 2.4 against.
Form
NEC Nijmegen have won two of their last five and most recently beat Omonia Nicosia 3–1.
Sparta Rotterdam have won two of their last five and most recently beat FC Groningen 3–2.
Head to head
These sides have met 10 times on our records since 2021: NEC Nijmegen 2, Sparta Rotterdam 2, 6 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26), it was a draw 1–1 at Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel.
Biggest margin between these two: NEC Nijmegen by 2 goals in 2025-26 (3–1).
Players to watch
For NEC Nijmegen, watch Tjaronn Chery (0.4 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27) and Adam Tahaui (0.2 goals a game in 2026-27).
For Sparta Rotterdam, watch Milan Zonneveld (0.6 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Marvin Young (0.2 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).
At Goffertstadion
NEC Nijmegen have won 7 of their last 20 at Goffertstadion.
The deeper numbers
Sparta Rotterdam have never won at Goffertstadion: 0 from 5 on our records.
Sparta Rotterdam have never beaten NEC Nijmegen at Goffertstadion (0 from 5).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, NEC Nijmegen have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
