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NEC Nijmegen and Sparta Rotterdam offer a finely balanced Eredivisie matchup in which Sparta hold a modest edge but draws shape the identity of the fixture. The teams shared 1–1 on 17 February 2026 and 1–1 on 15 December 2024; NEC won 3–1 on 29 November 2025, while Sparta won 2–0 on 6 April 2025. The appeal lies in who can finally create lasting separation.
Past matches, NEC Nijmegen vs Sparta Rotterdam
Match center
Matchup NEC Nijmegen VS Sparta Rotterdam
Draws are central to the balance
Sparta Rotterdam’s slight overall advantage does not produce a fixed hierarchy. The 1–1 draw on 17 February 2026 and another 1–1 result on 15 December 2024 show how often the contest can remain level. Those outcomes make the matchup less about assumed superiority and more about which side can protect its small gains.
Both clubs have a winning route
NEC’s 3–1 home victory on 29 November 2025 was answered by Sparta’s 2–0 home success on 6 April 2025. The opposing results reinforce the central tension: Sparta carry the stronger profile, yet NEC have a direct way to challenge it. A narrow lead would matter precisely because neither club has often turned it into lasting separation. That makes control valuable. Future meetings will test whether either club can convert a narrow advantage into a win without losing the balance that makes this pairing so competitive.
Past head to head stats
NEC Nijmegen VS Sparta Rotterdam
Balance Wins - Draws - Losses over time
Points per match over time
Comparison between the 2 teams for the last 10 games
Comparison between the 2 teams for the last 14 games
NEC Nijmegen VS Sparta Rotterdam
Head-to-Head History
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