Sparta Rotterdam VS PEC Zwolle

2026/2027 Eredivisie, Netherlands

Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel

Eredivisie

Sparta Rotterdam SPR

PEC Zwolle PEC

KICKOFF :

Round 5 Regular Season

CONTEXT

In the Eredivisie regular season of 2026/2027, Sparta Rotterdam host PEC Zwolle at the Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel. The home side currently occupies tenth place in the domestic standings, while the visitors sit fourteenth. Sparta Rotterdam possess a slight edge in overall team strength, reflected in their power score of 66.4 compared to PEC Zwolle's 65.38. This gives them a narrow advantage of one point as the stronger team. Their recent form also appears superior, with a score of 13.42 against the away team's 11.08. Both sides will look to improve their positions as the campaign progresses. The match promises an intriguing contest between two mid-table outfits seeking consistency in their performances.

TL;DR

Structural: Sparta Rotterdam sit tenth while PEC Zwolle occupy fourteenth in the domestic league table.
Form: Sparta Rotterdam hold a form score of 13.42 compared to PEC Zwolle's 11.08.
Squad: Sparta Rotterdam are the stronger side with a power score of 66.4 against 65.38.
Efficiency: Limited data is available on efficiency metrics for both teams ahead of this fixture.
Transition: Both teams show balanced approaches in open play transitions based on available indicators.
Set pieces: Set piece data remains limited with low confidence and proxy usage for this match.
xVariable: The minimal power advantage of one point favors the home side slightly.

No standings statistics available.

No head-to-head records found.

0.5+ goals: 85%

1.5+ goals: 70%

2.5+ goals: 50%

3.5+ goals: 25%

Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15

Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%

Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

Team	xPts
Home	1.8
Away	1.2

Jan 25 vs Team A

Feb 1 vs Team B

Feb 8 vs Team C

R. Meijer

Henry van der Vegt

0.77

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

0.92

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

0 - 2 - 2

No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

66.4

65.38

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

Sparta Rotterdam

PEC Zwolle

Power Score

66.4

65.38

League Position

Global Rank

373

397

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

Sparta Rotterdam — Opponent-weighted form score

PEC Zwolle — Opponent-weighted form score

Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Sparta Rotterdam PEC Zwolle

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Sparta Rotterdam SPR Home

4 matches

PEC Zwolle PEC Away

Match Record

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals

Goals Scored

Goals Conceded

-2

Goal Difference

Expected Goals

xGA

Data last updated: 2026-08-30T01:09:17+00:00

General Information

Date & Time

Competition

2026/2027 Eredivisie, Netherlands · Round 5 · Regular Season

Stadium

Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel

Capacity

11026

Pitch Surface

Artificial turf

Weather

☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Manager ▼

R. Meijer Coach

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Filip Bednarek Goalkeeper

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Pascal Kuiper Goalkeeper

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Rik Suur Goalkeeper

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Bruno Martins Indi Defender

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Bas Edo Kuipers Defender

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Boyd Reith Defender

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Teo Quintero León Defender

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Max de Ligt Defender

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Marvin Young Defender

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Nick Verschuren Defender

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Giannino Vianello Defender

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Lushendry Martes Defender

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Jens Toornstra Midfielder

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Shunsuke Mito Midfielder

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Julian Baas Midfielder

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Alwande Benedict Roaldsöy Midfielder

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Younes Jaber el Maftahi Midfielder

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Robin van Cruijsen Midfielder

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Mitchell van Bergen Attacker

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Casper Terho Attacker

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Joel Ideho Attacker

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Milan Zonneveld Attacker

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Andrej Kostić Attacker

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Ayoni Santos Attacker

Manager ▼

Henry van der Vegt Coach

Squad ▼

Jasper Schendelaar Goalkeeper

Duke Verduin Goalkeeper

Tom Gerard de Graaff Goalkeeper

Nick Viergever Defender

Sherel Floranus Defender

Simon Graves Jensen Defender

Tijs Velthuis Defender

Olivier Aertssen Defender

Damian van der Haar Defender

Jan Bürger Defender

Ryan Thomas Midfielder

Odysseus Velanas Midfielder

Thijs Oosting Midfielder

Tobias Sommer Midfielder

Nick Fichtinger Midfielder

Givaro Renwarin Midfielder

Gabriël Reiziger Midfielder

Jadiel Pereira da Gama Midfielder

Younes Namli Attacker

Koen Kostons Attacker

Elias Sørensen Attacker

Dylan Mbayo Attacker

Ibrahim Cissoko Attacker

CONCLUSION

Overall this Eredivisie encounter features two sides with closely matched capabilities yet a slight home edge for Sparta Rotterdam. Their superior form score and league position provide a foundation for controlling proceedings at their familiar venue. PEC Zwolle will need to address their lower form metrics to challenge effectively. With efficiency and set piece details sparse, the contest may hinge on open play execution and individual quality. Both teams have room to climb the table, making this a key opportunity for momentum. The narrow power differential suggests a competitive affair where small margins could decide the outcome.

STANDINGS

CONTEXT

TL;DR

Quality vs Volume

Open Play vs Set Play

Expected Points

Team Power Ranking

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

General Information

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CONCLUSION

Sparta Rotterdam vs PEC Zwolle preview

STANDINGS

CONTEXT

TL;DR

Quality vs Volume

Open Play vs Set Play

Expected Points

Team Power Ranking

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

General Information

Next Match

Squad

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CONCLUSION