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Sparta Rotterdam v NEC Nijmegen prediction

Eredivisie · · Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel

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TACTIX’s free model pick for Sparta Rotterdam v NEC Nijmegen, Eredivisie on Sat, 05 Dec 2026 17:45 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

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The match

Sparta Rotterdam host NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie on Saturday 5 December (kick-off 17:45 UK).

The key numbers

14 of Sparta Rotterdam’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (93%). Both teams scored in 12 of Sparta Rotterdam’s last 15 results in all competitions (80%).

Sparta Rotterdam have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

At home, Sparta Rotterdam have no wins, four draws and four defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 0.50 points per game, scoring 1.50 and conceding 2.38. Sparta Rotterdam have scored 21 goals, the ninth-most of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 12 games, ranked per game). Sparta Rotterdam have conceded 29 goals, the fourth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs.

11 of NEC Nijmegen’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (73%). Both teams scored in 11 of NEC Nijmegen’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). Away from home, NEC Nijmegen have two wins, one draw and four defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.00 points per game, scoring 1.14 and conceding 2.29. NEC Nijmegen have scored 17 goals, the sixth-fewest of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 11 games, ranked per game). NEC Nijmegen have conceded 19 goals, the eighth-fewest of the 18 clubs.

Sparta Rotterdam (12th) and NEC Nijmegen (14th) are one point apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have NEC Nijmegen the stronger side, 98 rating points above Sparta Rotterdam (NEC Nijmegen 1533, Sparta Rotterdam 1435, after at least 186 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 17 February 2026, finished Sparta Rotterdam 1–1 NEC Nijmegen.

Team news

Predicted Sparta Rotterdam XI (5-4-1): M. Brouwer, M. Young, B. Kuipers, L. Martes, B. Martins Indi, N. Verschuren, C. Hatenboer, I. Babadi, M. van Bergen, R. van Cruijsen, M. Zonneveld — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Milan Zonneveld (5.2 per match over 13 appearances, nine goals and two assists) and L. Martes (4.1 per match over 13 appearances, two goals) have been Sparta Rotterdam’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Sparta Rotterdam (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Milan Zonneveld averages 3.5 shots per 90 over 963 minutes, with a shot in 10 of the last 10 appearances. L. Martes averages 3.3 tackles per 90 over 1107 minutes, with a tackle in 10 of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted NEC Nijmegen XI (3-4-2-1): G. Crettaz, A. Kaplan, P. Schuurs, G. Brás, D. Nejašmić, C. Bischoff, N. Lebreton, J. Monteiro, K. Kers, W. Willumsson, B. Linssen — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Darko Nejašmić (4.6 per match over 17 appearances, one goal and one assist) and Tjaronn Chery (4.3 per match over 17 appearances, seven goals and three assists) have been NEC Nijmegen’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for NEC Nijmegen (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Darko Nejašmić averages 1.2 key passes per 90 over 1445 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last 10 appearances. Tjaronn Chery averages 2.5 shots per 90 over 1809 minutes, with a shot in nine of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

  • Kick-off: · Eredivisie · Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Sparta Rotterdam 1 · draws 3 · NEC Nijmegen 2 · 2.33 goals/game
  • Recent form: Sparta Rotterdam 1W 2D 2L · NEC Nijmegen 2W 2D 1L

Sparta Rotterdam v NEC Nijmegen (Eredivisie): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 1 November 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.63 / 1.75
Goals
against 2.75 / 1.38 · 5 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
7.14 / 6.63
Corners
against 5.43 / 3.25 · 2 of the last 4 over 9.5
over 7 matches
5.29 / 5.88
Shots on target
against 7.43 / 4.25 · 4 of the last 4 over 8.5
over 7 matches
1.43 / 1.13
Cards
against 1 / 1.63 · 1 of the last 4 over 3.5
over 7 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 7 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 7 November 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameSparta Rotterdam for / againstLineNEC Nijmegen for / against
Goals scored
1.63 for · 2.75 against n 8
2.5standard
1.75 for · 1.38 against n 8
Corners won
7.14 for · 5.43 against n 7
9.5standard
6.63 for · 3.25 against n 8
Shots
13.57 for · 18.86 against n 7
19.5standard
17.88 for · 10.5 against n 8
Shots on target
5.29 for · 7.43 against n 7
8.5standard
5.88 for · 4.25 against n 8
Fouls committed
10.29 for · 8.29 against n 7
21.5standard
11.38 for · 10.13 against n 8
Cards shown
1.43 for · 1 against n 7
3.5standard
1.13 for · 1.63 against n 8

Sparta Rotterdam

Sparta Rotterdam Goalkeeper

Sparta Rotterdam — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
M. Brouwer788618 min334.8 /90131.9 /9000 /90
F. Bednarek490360 min102.5 /9071.8 /9000 /90
Sparta Rotterdam — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sparta Rotterdam before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
M. Brouwer n 788.3
4.87/6
F. Bednarek n 690
2.33/3

Sparta Rotterdam Defensive

Sparta Rotterdam — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
B. Kuipers1190990 min121.1 /9070.6 /9030.3 /90312.8 /9080.7 /9010.1 /90
M. Young1188973 min232.1 /90111 /9050.5 /90494.5 /9090.8 /9010.1 /90
L. Martes1188972 min383.5 /90111 /9030.3 /90686.3 /90141.3 /9030.3 /90
B. Martins Indi1081811 min91 /9070.8 /9050.6 /90313.4 /90141.6 /9020.2 /90
N. Verschuren877613 min111.6 /90101.5 /9091.3 /90365.3 /9050.7 /9000 /90
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Sparta Rotterdam — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sparta Rotterdam before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
B. Kuipers n 890
15/1
0.32/0
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M. Young n 889.3
0.83/2
1.36/4
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L. Martes n 887.8
1.25/2
1.27/1
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B. Martins Indi n 882.4
1.57/4
0.11/0
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M. Zonneveld n 885.5
1.15/2
0.94/2
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Sparta Rotterdam — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sparta Rotterdam before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
B. Kuipers n 890
16/2
M. Young n 889.3
1.96/5
L. Martes n 887.8
48/8
B. Martins Indi n 882.4
0.86/0
M. Zonneveld n 885.5
0.32/0
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Sparta Rotterdam Attacking

Sparta Rotterdam — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
M. Zonneveld1074740 min60.7 /9020.2 /90253 /90121.5 /90182.2 /9040.5 /90
N. Þórisson370209 min10.4 /9010.4 /9073 /9041.7 /9031.3 /9010.4 /90
A. Kostić12828 min00 /9000 /9026.4 /9000 /9000 /9000 /90
M. van Bergen862496 min00 /9010.2 /9081.5 /9050.9 /90112 /9081.5 /90
Cedric Hatenboer788619 min10.1 /9000 /9030.4 /9020.3 /9060.9 /9030.4 /90
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Sparta Rotterdam — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sparta Rotterdam before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
B. Kuipers n 890
0.42/1
0.31/1
M. Young n 889.3
0.43/0
00/0
L. Martes n 887.8
15/2
0.53/1
B. Martins Indi n 882.4
0.31/1
0.31/1
M. Zonneveld n 885.5
2.88/6
1.35/3
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Sparta Rotterdam — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sparta Rotterdam before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
B. Kuipers n 890
0.11/0
0.11/0
M. Young n 889.3
00/0
0.11/0
L. Martes n 887.8
0.11/0
00/0
B. Martins Indi n 882.4
00/0
00/0
M. Zonneveld n 885.5
0.75/0
0.32/0
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NEC Nijmegen

NEC Nijmegen Goalkeeper

NEC Nijmegen — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
G. Crettaz13871125 min302.4 /90110.9 /9000 /90
N. Polster580400 min184.1 /9081.8 /9000 /90
NEC Nijmegen — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for NEC Nijmegen before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
G. Crettaz n 884.4
2.74/3
N. Polster n 580
4.14/3

NEC Nijmegen Defensive

NEC Nijmegen — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
T. Storm14841178 min251.9 /90100.8 /9030.2 /90655 /90191.5 /9030.2 /90
Deveron Fonville1078777 min192.2 /90161.9 /9030.3 /90576.6 /90101.2 /9000 /90
P. Schuurs953474 min112.1 /90112.1 /9020.4 /90163 /9050.9 /9000 /90
A. Kaplan764449 min112.2 /9071.4 /9030.6 /90367.2 /9061.2 /9000 /90
Gabriel Brás677464 min132.5 /9071.4 /9000 /90285.4 /9061.2 /9010.2 /90
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NEC Nijmegen — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for NEC Nijmegen before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
N. Lebreton n 884.1
0.84/2
26/6
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B. Linssen n 887.3
1.86/5
0.32/0
—
D. Nejašmić n 890
0.53/1
16/2
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T. Chery n 886.3
0.11/0
0.73/1
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T. Storm n 882.3
1.26/2
0.54/0
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NEC Nijmegen — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for NEC Nijmegen before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
N. Lebreton n 884.1
2.46/3
B. Linssen n 887.3
0.42/1
D. Nejašmić n 890
2.47/5
T. Chery n 886.3
0.53/1
T. Storm n 882.3
1.87/4
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NEC Nijmegen Attacking

NEC Nijmegen — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
B. Linssen16761209 min30.2 /9010.1 /90261.9 /90100.7 /90110.8 /9020.1 /90
T. Chery15831241 min60.4 /9020.1 /90362.6 /90191.4 /90342.5 /9060.4 /90
Dušan Tadić1274893 min00 /9030.3 /90111.1 /9050.5 /90202 /9040.4 /90
Adam Tahaui745316 min10.3 /9000 /9041.1 /9010.3 /9072 /9030.9 /90
K. Sierhuis744307 min10.3 /9000 /90144.1 /9030.9 /9051.5 /9010.3 /90
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NEC Nijmegen — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for NEC Nijmegen before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
N. Lebreton n 884.1
2.77/5
0.74/1
B. Linssen n 887.3
2.27/5
0.95/1
D. Nejašmić n 890
0.63/2
0.11/0
T. Chery n 886.3
38/7
1.37/2
T. Storm n 882.3
0.11/0
00/0
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NEC Nijmegen — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for NEC Nijmegen before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
N. Lebreton n 884.1
0.11/0
0.11/0
B. Linssen n 887.3
0.42/1
0.11/0
D. Nejašmić n 890
00/0
0.11/0
T. Chery n 886.3
0.53/1
0.32/0
T. Storm n 882.3
00/0
00/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Sparta Rotterdam v NEC Nijmegen — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Sparta RotterdamDLDWL
Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 2 scored / 2.4 conceded per game
NEC NijmegenDWDLW
Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 2.2 scored / 1.6 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Sparta Rotterdam 1 · 3 draws · NEC Nijmegen 2 · 2.33 goals/game
  • 2026-02-17 Sparta Rotterdam 1–1 NEC Nijmegen
  • 2025-11-29 NEC Nijmegen 3–1 Sparta Rotterdam
  • 2025-04-06 Sparta Rotterdam 2–0 NEC Nijmegen
  • 2024-12-15 NEC Nijmegen 1–1 Sparta Rotterdam
  • 2024-02-24 NEC Nijmegen 2–0 Sparta Rotterdam
  • 2023-09-01 Sparta Rotterdam 1–1 NEC Nijmegen
League standing · 2026/27
Sparta Rotterdam#12 pos12 pts12 pl-8 GD
NEC Nijmegen#14 pos11 pts11 pl-2 GD
Goals per game
Sparta Rotterdam scored1.75
NEC Nijmegen scored1.55
Sparta Rotterdam conceded2.42
NEC Nijmegen conceded1.73

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Sparta Rotterdam and NEC Nijmegen?
In their last 6 meetings, Sparta Rotterdam won 1, NEC Nijmegen won 2 and there were 3 draws, averaging 2.33 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Sparta Rotterdam and NEC Nijmegen?
Recent form — Sparta Rotterdam 1W 2D 2L; NEC Nijmegen 2W 2D 1L.

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