Eredivisie
How did NEC and Sparta Rotterdam perform?
NEC and Sparta Rotterdam Match Stats
NEC and Sparta Rotterdam Lineups
NEC
4-2-3-1 Sparta Rotterdam
4-3-3NEC and Sparta Rotterdam Head to Head
Past H2H Matches & Results
Eredivisie Standings Season 2025/2026
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  PSV |
17 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 52-21 | 31 | 46 |
| 2 |  Feyenoord |
17 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 42-21 | 21 | 35 |
| 3 |  Ajax |
17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 32-22 | 10 | 30 |
| 4 | Nijmegen |
17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 43-29 | 14 | 29 |
| 5 |  Groningen |
17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 25-22 | 3 | 27 |
| 6 |  AZ Alkmaar |
16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 31-28 | 3 | 25 |
| 7 |  Twente |
17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 26-21 | 5 | 25 |
| 8 |  Utrecht |
17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 28-23 | 5 | 23 |
| 9 |  Heerenveen |
17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 29-26 | 3 | 23 |
| 10 | Sparta Rotterdam |
17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 18-31 | -13 | 23 |
| 11 |  Sittard |
17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 25-29 | -4 | 21 |
| 12 |  Excelsior |
16 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 16-27 | -11 | 19 |
| 13 |  G.A. Eagles |
17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 26-29 | -3 | 19 |
| 14 |  Zwolle |
17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 21-38 | -17 | 19 |
| 15 |  Telstar |
17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 20-27 | -7 | 15 |
| 16 |  FC Volendam |
17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 19-31 | -12 | 14 |
| 17 |  Heracles |
17 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 26-44 | -18 | 14 |
| 18 |  NAC Breda |
17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 16-26 | -10 | 13 |
Qualification/Relegation
NEC vs Sparta Rotterdam Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2023-01-28
Tactical discipline and raw talent were on full display as NEC faced off against Sparta Rotterdam at Goffertstadion (Nijmegen). The Eredivisie fixture, contested on January 28, 2023, showcased the tactical evolution of both squads.
From the opening whistle, it was clear that both managers had done their homework. The midfield battles were intense, and the decisive moments came down to execution in the final third. It was a game where tactical adjustments made all the difference.
League Context & Table Position
Heading into this match, NEC were sitting in 4th place with 29 points. Their campaign has seen 8 wins and 5 draws, leaving them with a record of 4 losses.
Sparta Rotterdam, sitting in 10th with 23 points, approached the game with a different philosophy. With 7 wins to their name, they aimed to exploit the spaces left by the hosts.
Historical Matchup
In their last 7 Eredivisie meetings, the balance of power has been intriguing. NEC have secured 2 wins.
However, Sparta Rotterdam have proven to be tough opponents, winning 2 times. There have been 3 draws. Notably, both teams scored in 4 of these encounters, and over 2.5 goals were seen in 1 matches.
Recent Form Guide
Here is how both teams have fared in their recent matches before this encounter:
Recent Matches of NEC
- Nijmegen 2-2 Ajax (Eredivisie, Dec 20, 2025)
- Telstar 2-2 Nijmegen (Eredivisie, Dec 13, 2025)
- FC Volendam 2-3 Nijmegen (Eredivisie, Dec 07, 2025)
- Nijmegen 3-1 Sparta Rotterdam (Eredivisie, Nov 29, 2025)
- Feyenoord 2-4 Nijmegen (Eredivisie, Nov 23, 2025)
- Nijmegen 2-0 Groningen (Eredivisie, Nov 09, 2025)
- Utrecht 1-0 Nijmegen (Eredivisie, Nov 02, 2025)
- Zwolle 2-2 Nijmegen (Eredivisie, Oct 25, 2025)
Recent Matches of Sparta Rotterdam
- FC Volendam 0-1 Sparta Rotterdam (Eredivisie, Dec 21, 2025)
- Sparta Rotterdam 0-3 Heerenveen (Eredivisie, Dec 14, 2025)
- Sparta Rotterdam 1-0 NAC Breda (Eredivisie, Dec 07, 2025)
- Nijmegen 3-1 Sparta Rotterdam (Eredivisie, Nov 29, 2025)
- Sparta Rotterdam 1-1 Sittard (Eredivisie, Nov 22, 2025)
- Zwolle 1-0 Sparta Rotterdam (Eredivisie, Nov 08, 2025)
- Sparta Rotterdam 0-1 AZ Alkmaar (Eredivisie, Nov 02, 2025)
Full Match Replay
Catch all the tactical breakdowns and highlights from NEC vs Sparta Rotterdam clash right here. We provide in-depth post-match analysis to help you understand the game better.
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