Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 15 Feb 2026

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC Nijmegen

Sparta Rotterdam go head-to-head with NEC Nijmegen at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel, with kick-off set for 10:45 on Sunday 15 February.

We’ll split our stake by backing Sparta +0.25 at odds of -132 for this Asian Handicap wager. It means we have a return if they draw but a nice payout should the home team claim a victory against NEC.

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Sparta Rotterdam played out a 2-2 draw when last in action. This was on the road at Fortuna Sittard Stadion against Fortuna Sittard. Sparta recorded five shots on target and boasted 65% possession, with Tobias Lauritsen and Casper Terho scoring one goal apiece.

NEC Nijmegen have enjoyed back-to-back Eredivisie away wins. Their previous league game was a 3-1 home loss against FC Utrecht at Stadion De Goffert. Dick Schreuder's team boasted an impressive 75% of possession and had seven shots on goal, with Darko Nejasmic finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was NEC who came out on top when they last played Sparta. At Stadion De Goffert, a 3-1 home win was recorded. In the previous 9 H2H games, there have been five draws and two wins apiece.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	NEC Nijmegen	22	12	5	5	57	38	19	57:38	41
5	Sp. Rotterdam	22	11	3	8	29	36	-7	29:36	36

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Sparta have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 13.4 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal. Maurice Steijn's men have averaged 50.9% possession, 426.8 passes and 5.2 corners per game, conceding 1.2 goals and 7.5 corners from 14.7 attempts and 5.7 shots on goal.

Top goalscorer Shunsuke Mito has found the net 5 times, with Tobias Lauritsen and Joshua Kitolano scoring 4 and 3 respectively. Shunsuke Mito, Mitchell van Bergen and Tobias Lauritsen have the most assists with 2, while goalie Joel Drommel has recorded 5 clean sheets.

NEC have 7 victories, 1 defeat and 2 draws, with an average of 2.8 goals from 16.5 attempts and 6.9 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 55.8% possession, 426.9 passes, 5.3 corners in their favour and 4.6 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.8 goals from 13.0 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal.

Kento Shiogai and Bryan Linssen have scored 4 goals, followed by Tjaronn Chery with 3. Noe Lebreton, Kodai Sano and Tjaronn Chery have clocked up 3 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

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.

NEC Nijmegen predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Gonzalo Crettaz (GK), Eli Dasa, Ahmetcan Kaplan, Philippe Sandler, Brayann Pereira, Darko Nejasmic, Kodai Sano, Başar Önal, Tjaronn Chery, Noé Lebreton, Brian Linssen.

Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction & Betting Tips

We cover the key Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC Nijmegen betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best corners pick, correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

We’re backing Sparta at -132 in this Eredivisie game with a +0.25 goal start. We think that the home team will have the edge and we can therefore feel confident of a return with this bet.

The Eredivisie experts at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our football betting tips along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.

Key Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC Nijmegen league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Sparta in 6 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Sparta in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Sparta in 13 of their last 19 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by NEC in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by NEC in 12 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Sparta in 7 of their last 9 games against NEC.

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 56.8% chance of landing a return. However, we think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sparta 1 - 0 NEC

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Shunsuke Mito Over 2.5 Shots -102

Shunsuke Mito (Sparta) has covered the 2.5 shots total in his past two Eredivisie matches. We are in favour of betting the -102 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Shots wager looking like it might yield dividends.

Latest Shunsuke Mito Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+200

First

+550

Shots

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-

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Joshua Kitolano to Score +500

Joshua Kitolano (Sparta) has managed two goals in his past five Eredivisie games. This data directs us to the Anytime Goalscorer market where we can bet him to find the net at attractive odds of +500.

Latest Joshua Kitolano Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+500

First

+1500

Shots

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -128

Each of the past three NEC Nijmegen matches have involved the 10.5 Total Corners line not being covered, with three of the last five Sparta Rotterdam games having the same result. We’re going to bet on the teams to fall short when it comes to Total Corners and this pick is available at -128.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sparta

Total

12.70 5.20 7.50

Home

12.00 4.50 7.50

Away

11.40 4.40 7.00

NEC

Total

9.90 5.30 4.60

Home

9.40 5.40 4.00

Away

9.30 4.70 4.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-109

Under 10.5

-132

Sparta Corners

Over 4.5

-128

Under 4.5

-111

NEC Corners

Over 5.5

-104

Under 5.5

-137

Most Corners

1

+125

X

+650

2

-123

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Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC Nijmegen 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.

The bookies have chalked up the draw at +250 on the 1x2 betting, with NEC Nijmegen available to bet at odds of +138. Sparta Rotterdam are +175 to claim victory in this Eredivisie encounter.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Draw No Bet market, with NEC available at -139 for those who want insurance on their bet. The same applies to opponents Sparta at -102.

Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -204 for the BTTS Yes option.

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Full-Time Result

1

+175

X

+250

2

+138

Half-Time Result

1

+215

X

+138

2

+185

Double Chance

1X

-182

12

-345

X2

-238

Draw No Bet

1

-102

2

-139

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-133

2 Hcp -0.25

+107

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+128

Over 2.5

-167

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-204

No

+150

There’s the chance to back Tobias Lauritsen at +480 to be the First Goalscorer, with the favourite on this market available at similar odds to find the net last.

Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta)

First

+165

Anytime

+480

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

First

+175

Anytime

+500

Shunsuke Mito (Sparta)

First

+200

Anytime

+550

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

First

+220

Anytime

+600

Bryan Linssen (NEC)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Mitchell Van Bergen (Sparta)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Sami Ouaissa (NEC)

First

+340

Anytime

+950

Willum Willumsson (NEC)

First

+340

Anytime

+950

Vito Van Crooij (Sparta)

First

+350

Anytime

+950

Basar Önal (NEC)

First

+350

Anytime

+950

Jonathan de Guzmán (Sparta)

First

+440

Anytime

+1200

Joshua Kitolano (Sparta)

First

+500

Anytime

+1500

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

First

+525

Anytime

+1500

Jens Toornstra (Sparta)

First

+525

Anytime

+1500

Kodai Sano (NEC)

First

+525

Anytime

+1500

Pelle Clement (Sparta)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Dirk Proper (NEC)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Julian Baas (Sparta)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Mike Kleijn (Sparta)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Saïd Bakari (Sparta)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Eli Dasa (NEC)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Patrick van Aanholt (Sparta)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta)

Over 3.5

+118

Under 3.5

-

Shunsuke Mito (Sparta)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-

Koki Ogawa (NEC)

Over 2.5

+112

Under 2.5

-

Tjaronn Chery (NEC)

Over 2.5

-164

Under 2.5

-

Bryan Linssen (NEC)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

-

Mitchell Van Bergen (Sparta)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

-

Willum Willumsson (NEC)

Over 1.5

+106

Under 1.5

-

Vito Van Crooij (Sparta)

Over 1.5

-104

Under 1.5

-

Basar Önal (NEC)

Over 1.5

-147

Under 1.5

-

Dirk Proper (NEC)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-

Eli Dasa (NEC)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-

Saïd Bakari (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+104

Under 0.5

-

Mike Kleijn (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-

Julian Baas (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

-

Joshua Kitolano (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

Pelle Clement (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Kodai Sano (NEC)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

-

Jens Toornstra (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

-

Thomas Ouwejan (NEC)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Jonathan de Guzmán (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-278

Under 0.5

-

Patrick van Aanholt (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+104

Under 0.5

-

Sparta have racked up four wins, four defeats and two draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

NEC have not tasted an away defeat in five straight matches. Dick Schreuder's team have racked up four victories, three draws and three defeats in the previous 10 away games, netting an average of 2.30 goals per match and conceding 2.00.

Sparta beat NEC 2-0 when the teams last met at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel. The past 4 H2H matches at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel have featured two Sparta wins and two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Sparta Rotterdam Home Stats		4-2-4	2.80	1.10	1.70	4	6	3	7
NEC Nijmegen Away Stats		4-3-3	4.30	2.30	2.00	8	2	9	1

• 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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Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC Nijmegen Lineups & Team News

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