Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC Nijmegen: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 February

Betiball's prediction for Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC Nijmegen on 17 February 2026 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC Nijmegen preview before placing your bet.

Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC Nijmegen: Starting Lineups Time : 17/02/2026 15:00

Sparta Rotterdam
1 - 1
Finished
NEC Nijmegen
84' event Julian Baas / Pelle Clement
73' event Pelle Clement
73' event Joshua Kitolano
64' event Bruno Martins Indi
46' event Shurandy Sambo / Lushendry Martes
28' event Lushendry Martes
event 90+2' Ahmetcan Kaplan
event 89' Virgil Misidjan
event 75' Virgil Misidjan / Eli Dasa
event 73' Koki Ogawa
event 68' Youssef El Kachati / Bryan Linssen
event 68' Koki Ogawa / Basar Onal
event 68' Danilo Pereira da Silva / Willum Thor Willumsson
event 66' Deveron Fonville
event 65' Willum Thor Willumsson
event 7' Dirk Proper / Tjaronn Chery
84' event Julian Baas / Pelle Clement
event 90+2' Ahmetcan Kaplan
73' event Pelle Clement
event 89' Virgil Misidjan
73' event Joshua Kitolano
event 75' Virgil Misidjan / Eli Dasa
64' event Bruno Martins Indi
event 73' Koki Ogawa
46' event Shurandy Sambo / Lushendry Martes
event 68' Youssef El Kachati / Bryan Linssen
28' event Lushendry Martes
event 68' Koki Ogawa / Basar Onal
event 68' Danilo Pereira da Silva / Willum Thor Willumsson
event 66' Deveron Fonville
event 65' Willum Thor Willumsson
event 7' Dirk Proper / Tjaronn Chery
Sparta Rotterdam Sparta Rotterdam
Substitutions
#16 Julian Baas
#12 Shurandy Sambo
#22 Said Bakari
#17 Casper Terho
#19 Milan Zonneveld
#30 Pascal Kuiper
#15 Mike Kleijn
#13 Jonathan Alexander De Guzman
#14 Patrick Van Aanholt
#18 Jens Toornstra
#20 Filip Bednarek
#21 Alwande Roaldsoy
Sparta Rotterdam Sparta Rotterdam NEC Nijmegen NEC Nijmegen
13Shots12
5Shots on Goal5
18Fouls12
8Corner Kick5
12Free kick18
0Offside3
3Yellow card4
42Aerial1
4Save4
10Successful Tackles10
12Interceptions4
30Long pass25
1Assist1
8Successful center5
5Shots off goal2
30Head Success17
3Blocked5
10Tackle7
3Dribbles5
21Throw-in29
312Passes452
78Attacks103
38Dangerous attacks56
4Corner Kicks(HT)2
4BigChances1
3BigChancesMissed0
11ShotsInsideBox10
2ShotsOutsideBox2
63DuelsWon49
1.69ExpectedGoals0.99
1.8xGOT1.81
0Touches In Opposition Box2
18AccurateCrosses23
33GroundDuelsWon32
0AerialDuelsWon2
1Clearances0
NEC Nijmegen NEC Nijmegen
Substitutions
#18 Koki Ogawa
#7 Virgil Misidjan
#34 Youssef El Kachati
#71 Dirk Proper
#9 Danilo Pereira da Silva
#20 Noe Lebreton
#5 Thomas Ouwejan
#3 Philippe Sandler
#17 Bram Nuytinck
#22 Jasper Cillessen
#15 Jetro Willems
#31 Rijk Janse
#8 Isak Hansen-Aaroen
Commentary
90+2' Ahmetcan Kaplan - NEC Nijmegen receive a yellow card
89' Virgil Misidjan - NEC Nijmegen receive a yellow card
84' Sparta Rotterdam — substitution: Julian Baas / Pelle Clement
75' NEC Nijmegen — substitution: Virgil Misidjan / Eli Dasa
73' Pelle Clement - Sparta Rotterdam receive a yellow card
73' Joshua Kitolano - Sparta Rotterdam receive a yellow card
73' Goal! Koki Ogawa - NEC Nijmegen
68' NEC Nijmegen — substitution: Youssef El Kachati / Bryan Linssen
68' NEC Nijmegen — substitution: Koki Ogawa / Basar Onal
68' NEC Nijmegen — substitution: Danilo Pereira da Silva / Willum Thor Willumsson
66' Deveron Fonville - NEC Nijmegen receive a yellow card
65' Willum Thor Willumsson - NEC Nijmegen receive a yellow card
64' Goal! Bruno Martins Indi - Sparta Rotterdam
46' Sparta Rotterdam — substitution: Shurandy Sambo / Lushendry Martes
28' Lushendry Martes - Sparta Rotterdam receive a yellow card
7' NEC Nijmegen — substitution: Dirk Proper / Tjaronn Chery

How We Build the Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC Nijmegen on 17 February 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC Nijmegen Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Sparta Rotterdam's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against NEC Nijmegen's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Sparta Rotterdam and NEC Nijmegen sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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