Heerenveen vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Feb 2026

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Heerenveen vs Sparta Rotterdam

Heerenveen square off against Sparta Rotterdam at Abe Lenstra Stadion, with kick-off set for 10:30 on Saturday 28 February.

We feel confident when it comes to wagering Sparta +0.5 on the Asian Handicap against Heerenveen. Securing a price of -122 looks like the way forward and we need a win or draw here.

Heerenveen were beaten in their last game. Away from home at Philips Stadion, PSV Eindhoven claimed a 3-1 win. Robin Veldman's team enjoyed just 34% possession and had four shots on target, with Lasse Nordaas registering the goal.

Sparta Rotterdam were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at AFAS Stadion. AZ Alkmaar claimed a 3-1 victory. Sparta boasted 54% possession and had four shots on goal, while Milan Zonneveld found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Heerenveen who were victorious when they last faced Sparta. At Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel, a 3-0 away victory was recorded. Sparta have five wins from the past 10 H2H games, with three draws and two Heerenveen victories also happening.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Sp. Rotterdam	24	11	4	9	31	40	-9	31:40	37
10	SC Heerenveen	24	8	7	9	40	42	-2	40:42	31

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4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 13.6 attempts. Heerenveen have had 46.4% possession, 444.7 passes and 4.3 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.8 goals from 5.7 shots on goal and 13.9 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 5.6 corners.

Top goalscorers Lasse Nordaas and Jacob Trenskow have found the net 4 times, with Maxence Rivera scoring 2. Joris van Overeem is the top assists maker on 4, with goalie Bernt Klaverboer managing 2 clean sheets.

Sparta have won 6, lost 2 and drawn 2, with an average of 5.5 shots on goal, 13.2 attempts and 1.5 goals. Maurice Steijn's side average 49.7% possession, 411.0 passes, 5.5 corners taken and 7.0 corners against them, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 13.9 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal.

The leading goalscorers have been Shunsuke Mito on 5, Tobias Lauritsen with 3 and Joshua Kitolano 2. Tobias Lauritsen, Shunsuke Mito and Pelle Clement are top assists providers with 2, while Joel Drommel has recorded 5 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Heerenveen predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Bernt Klaverboer (GK), Oliver Braude, Sam Kersten, Maas Willemsen, Hristiyan Petrov, Joris van Overeem, Marcus Linday, Jacob Trenskow, Ringo Meerveld, Luca Oyen, Lasse Nordas.

Sparta Rotterdam predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Joel Drommel (GK), Lushendry Martes, Marvin Young, Bruno Martins Indi, Teo Quintero, Joshua Kitolano, Pelle Clement, Mitchell Van Bergen, Ayoni Santos, Shunsuke Mito, Tobias Lauritsen.

Heerenveen vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction & Betting Tips

We bring you the complete Heerenveen vs Sparta Rotterdam betting insight, including our top match prediction, correct score forecast, key corners pick, player prop advice and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

Sparta look like a great betting option with a +0.5 goal start. They should be able to triumph or potentially draw this Eredivisie match, with this Asian Handicap pick at -122 looking like value.

It’s always a case of checking out the latest Eredivisie team news to make expert football predictions. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.

Key Heerenveen vs Sparta Rotterdam league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Sparta in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Sparta in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Heerenveen in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Heerenveen in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Heerenveen in 8 of their last 10 games against Sparta.

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 54.9% prospect of winning. Based on our experts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Heerenveen 1 - 1 Sparta

When it comes to the correct score, we’re going to take a chance on a 1-1 outcome. We’ll go for the +540 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Joshua Kitolano to Score +600

Joshua Kitolano (Sparta) has netted two goals in his past five Eredivisie games on the road. It’s worth a play on the +600 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.

Latest Joshua Kitolano Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+600

First

+1700

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Corners Prediction

Heerenveen Under 5.5 Corners -100

Heerenveen have had under 5.5 corners in eight straight games, with Sparta Rotterdam conceding less than 5.5 corners in their past three games. We’re happy to back the -100 when it comes to Heerenveen falling short of the Team Corners line which looks generous.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Heerenveen

Total

9.90 4.30 5.60

Home

9.90 5.00 4.90

Away

10.90 5.30 5.60

Sparta

Total

12.50 5.50 7.00

Home

12.40 5.30 7.10

Away

10.90 5.00 5.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-122

Under 10.5

-115

Heerenveen Corners

Over 5.5

-139

Under 5.5

-103

Sparta Corners

Over 4.5

-103

Under 4.5

-137

Most Corners

1

-172

X

+700

2

+165

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Heerenveen vs Sparta Rotterdam Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With a roughly 51% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their -102 betting odds for Heerenveen winning this Eredivisie clash. Sparta Rotterdam are the +240 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

Heerenveen and Sparta can be backed at -208 and +143 respectively on the Draw No Bet market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want to ensure they have money back if the scoreline ends level.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. If you are expecting both teams to score, there’s the chance to back Yes at -192 on the BTTS market.

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Full-Time Result

1

-102

X

+280

2

+240

Half-Time Result

1

+155

X

+140

2

+260

Double Chance

1X

-333

12

-385

X2

-128

Draw No Bet

1

-208

2

+143

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-102

2 Hcp +0.5

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+132

Over 2.5

-172

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-192

No

+145

There is +130 available that Lasse Nordas finds the net, while he is available at +390 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Lasse Nordas (Heerenveen)

First

+130

Anytime

+390

Dylan Vente (Heerenveen)

First

+165

Anytime

+480

Jacob Trenskow (Heerenveen)

First

+175

Anytime

+500

Milan Zonneveld (Sparta)

First

+180

Anytime

+480

Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta)

First

+205

Anytime

+600

Maxence Rivera (Heerenveen)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Shunsuke Mito (Sparta)

First

+300

Anytime

+850

Ringo Meerveld (Heerenveen)

First

+300

Anytime

+850

Luuk Brouwers (Heerenveen)

First

+370

Anytime

+1050

Mitchell Van Bergen (Sparta)

First

+370

Anytime

+1000

Vito Van Crooij (Sparta)

First

+430

Anytime

+1200

Luca Oyen (Heerenveen)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Joris Van Overeem (Heerenveen)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Jonathan de Guzmán (Sparta)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Joshua Kitolano (Sparta)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Jens Toornstra (Sparta)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Marcus Linday (Heerenveen)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Pelle Clement (Sparta)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Julian Baas (Sparta)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Heerenveen have managed four victories, four draws and two losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 2.00 goals per game and conceding 1.80.

Sparta have collected five victories, four losses and one draw in the last 10 away games, recording an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

Heerenveen overcame Sparta 2-0 when the sides last met at Abe Lenstra Stadion. The past 6 H2H meetings at Abe Lenstra Stadion have involved two wins each and two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Heerenveen Home Stats		4-4-2	3.80	2.00	1.80	7	3	8	2
Sparta Rotterdam Away Stats		5-1-4	2.80	1.30	1.50	5	5	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Heerenveen vs Sparta Rotterdam Lineups & Team News

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