Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction

Eredivisie · Tue 17 Feb 2026
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1 - 1
Full time · HT 0 - 0
NEC NijmegenWDLWW
Kick-offTue 17 Feb, 20:00
Our tip2 @ 2.68 ✗
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence55%

Full-time report

Our tip2 ✗
Double chance12 ✗
BTTSYes ✓
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 ✗

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
Sparta Rotterdam

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NEC NijmegenWDLWW
08 Nov 26AUtrecht3 - 2Eredivisie
05 Nov 26HOmonia Nicosia3 - 1UEFA Europa League
31 Oct 26AHeerenveen0 - 1Eredivisie
25 Oct 26HGroningen2 - 2Eredivisie
22 Oct 26ADinamo Zagreb4 - 2UEFA Europa League

Head to head

Full head to head: Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC Nijmegen →

Our prediction

NEC Nijmegen to win

@ 2.68
Double chance
12  •  Sparta Rotterdam or NEC Nijmegen
@ 1.22
Both teams to score
Yes – both teams score
@ 1.42
Confidence
55%

Our record

Our tips on NEC Nijmegenlast 20 tipped matches
7/2035%
Our tips in Eredivisielast 30 days
17/3647%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
90%
Over 2.5: 70%Under 2.5: 30%
Expected goals
1.60Sparta Rotterdam
3.64Total
2.04NEC Nijmegen

Possible correct scores

1 – 1 Draw 9% @ 6.50 ✓ Final score
2 – 1 Sparta Rotterdam win 8% @ 8.00
1 – 2 NEC Nijmegen win 7% @ 8.50 Our pick
2 – 2 Draw 6% @ 9.50
1 – 0 Sparta Rotterdam win 6% @ 10.00

Final score: 1 – 1 – in our list ✓. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Sparta Rotterdam40%
Draw17%
NEC Nijmegen43%

Odds (1X2)

12.40
X3.60
22.68

Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC Nijmegen preview and result

Sparta Rotterdam and NEC Nijmegen met in the Eredivisie on Tuesday 17 February 2026 at 20:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 1 - 1, 0 - 0 at half time.

Our model gives Sparta Rotterdam a 40% chance of winning, the draw 17% and NEC Nijmegen 43%. Our pick was NEC Nijmegen to win with 55% confidence at odds of 2.68. The pick lost this time ✗. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Sparta Rotterdam or NEC Nijmegen) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.22.

Goals: we expect about 3.6 goals (1.6 for Sparta Rotterdam, 2.0 for NEC Nijmegen). The chance of three or more goals is 70%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (90% confidence). 2 goals were scored.

Form and head to head

NEC Nijmegen have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (W-D-L-W-W), scoring 12 and conceding 8. In the table, Sparta Rotterdam are 12th with 12 points and NEC Nijmegen are 11th with 14 points.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC Nijmegen?

Our pre-match prediction is NEC Nijmegen to win (55% confidence) at odds of 2.68. Win chances: Sparta Rotterdam 40%, draw 17%, NEC Nijmegen 43%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC Nijmegen?

We expect about 3.6 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 90% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 70%).

What time is Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC Nijmegen?

Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC Nijmegen (Eredivisie) was played on Tuesday 17 February 2026 at 20:00 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC Nijmegen?

The double chance 12 (Sparta Rotterdam or NEC Nijmegen) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.22. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.

Eredivisie table

Sparta Rotterdam12th12 pts
NEC Nijmegen11th14 pts
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1 PSV Eindhoven 12822 2526
2 Feyenoord 12741 1925
3 Ajax 12741 1725
4 Twente 12732 1824
5 AZ Alkmaar 12723 823
6 Heerenveen 12633 821
7 Fortuna Sittard 12552 020
8 GO Ahead Eagles 12453 -317
9 Groningen 12435 115
10 Cambuur 12435 -215
11 NEC Nijmegen 12354 -114
12 Sparta Rotterdam 12336 -812
13 PEC Zwolle 12336 -1112
14 Utrecht 12336 -1312
15 Excelsior 12327 -1311
16 Telstar 12246 -710
17 ADO Den Haag 12237 -99
18 Willem II 12039 -293