Sparta Rotterdam vs PEC Zwolle preview

Netherlands flag 2026/2027 Eredivisie, Netherlands
Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel
Eredivisie
Sparta RotterdamSPR
PEC ZwollePEC
KICKOFF :
Round 5 Regular Season

CONTEXT

The Eredivisie campaign continues as Sparta Rotterdam host PEC Zwolle at the historic Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel in what shapes up as a tight mid-table encounter during the 2026/2027 season. With league positions of seventh and fourteenth respectively, the home team carries a marginal power advantage of just one point, reflected in their scores of 66.4 to 65.36. This setup indicates two sides with comparable strengths, where tactical discipline will be crucial. Sparta's superior form rating of 17.58 compared to 15.25 offers them a platform to dictate proceedings from the outset. Both teams must navigate the challenges of the Dutch top flight, focusing on structured play and minimizing errors. The venue's intimate atmosphere could further energize the hosts in their pursuit of vital points. Overall, the fixture underscores the fine margins that define success in this league.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Sparta Rotterdam hold a slight power advantage and sit higher in the league table at seventh compared to PEC Zwolle in fourteenth.
  • Form: The home side enters with a stronger recent form score of 17.58 against the visitors' 15.25.
  • Squad: Both teams feature balanced squads suited for the Eredivisie's demands this season.
  • Efficiency: Data on attacking and defensive efficiency remains limited for this fixture.
  • Transition: Quick transitions could play a key role given the close power ratings.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data shows low confidence with proxy metrics in use for both sides.
  • xVariable: The minimal one-point power advantage suggests an unpredictable element in the matchup.
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

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Sparta Rotterdam R. Meijer
R. Meijer
VS
PEC Zwolle Henry van der Vegt
Henry van der Vegt
0.85
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Excelsior Rank: 66 D
FC Utrecht Rank: 74 D
Telstar Rank: 69 W
Feyenoord Rank: 82 L
Excelsior Rank: 66 L
FC Twente Rank: 77 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
NEC Nijmegen Rank: 74 D
SC Heerenveen Rank: 72 W
FC Twente Rank: 78 L
Ajax Rank: 80 L
Feyenoord Rank: 81 L
Fortuna Sittard Rank: 65 L
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 2 - 2
2
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
66.4
65.36
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Sparta Rotterdam
PEC Zwolle
Power Score
66.4
65.36
League Position
7
14
Global Rank
349
383

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.

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vs
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
0
Wins
2
2
Draws
2
2
Losses
0
Goals
2
Goals Scored
4
4
Goals Conceded
2
-2
Goal Difference
+2
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-28T01:18:24+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

Squad ▼

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Filip Bednarek
Filip Bednarek Goalkeeper
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Pascal Kuiper
Pascal Kuiper Goalkeeper
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Rik Suur
Rik Suur Goalkeeper
—
Bruno Martins Indi
Bruno Martins Indi Defender
—
Bas Edo Kuipers
Bas Edo Kuipers Defender
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Boyd Reith
Boyd Reith Defender
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Teo Quintero León
Teo Quintero León Defender
—
Max de Ligt
Max de Ligt Defender
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Marvin Young
Marvin Young Defender
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Nick Verschuren
Nick Verschuren Defender
—
Giannino Vianello
Giannino Vianello Defender
—
Lushendry Martes
Lushendry Martes Defender
—
Jens Toornstra
Jens Toornstra Midfielder
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Shunsuke Mito
Shunsuke Mito Midfielder
—
Julian Baas
Julian Baas Midfielder
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Alwande Benedict Roaldsöy
Alwande Benedict Roaldsöy Midfielder
—
Younes Jaber el Maftahi
Younes Jaber el Maftahi Midfielder
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Robin van Cruijsen
Robin van Cruijsen Midfielder
—
Mitchell van Bergen
Mitchell van Bergen Attacker
—
Nökkvi Þeyr Þórisson
Nökkvi Þeyr Þórisson Attacker
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Casper Terho
Casper Terho Attacker
—
Joel Ideho
Joel Ideho Attacker
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Milan Zonneveld
Milan Zonneveld Attacker
—
Andrej Kostić
Andrej Kostić Attacker
—
Ayoni Santos
Ayoni Santos Attacker

Squad ▼

1
Jasper Schendelaar
Jasper Schendelaar Goalkeeper
41
Duke Verduin
Duke Verduin Goalkeeper
16
Tom Gerard de Graaff
Tom Gerard de Graaff Goalkeeper
24
Nick Viergever
Nick Viergever Defender
2
Sherel Floranus
Sherel Floranus Defender
28
Simon Graves Jensen
Simon Graves Jensen Defender
4
Tijs Velthuis
Tijs Velthuis Defender
3
Olivier Aertssen
Olivier Aertssen Defender
33
Damian van der Haar
Damian van der Haar Defender
6
Jan Bürger
Jan Bürger Defender
30
Ryan Thomas
Ryan Thomas Midfielder
18
Odysseus Velanas
Odysseus Velanas Midfielder
25
Thijs Oosting
Thijs Oosting Midfielder
8
Tobias Sommer
Tobias Sommer Midfielder
34
Nick Fichtinger
Nick Fichtinger Midfielder
38
Givaro Renwarin
Givaro Renwarin Midfielder
20
Gabriël Reiziger
Gabriël Reiziger Midfielder
28
Jadiel Pereira da Gama
Jadiel Pereira da Gama Midfielder
7
Younes Namli
Younes Namli Attacker
10
Koen Kostons
Koen Kostons Attacker
9
Elias Sørensen
Elias Sørensen Attacker
11
Dylan Mbayo
Dylan Mbayo Attacker
22
Ibrahim Cissoko
Ibrahim Cissoko Attacker

CONCLUSION

Anticipation builds for this regular season clash where analytical insights point to a balanced contest. Sparta Rotterdam, as the marginally stronger side, will aim to capitalize on home advantage and their elevated form to secure a positive result against a resilient PEC Zwolle outfit. The close power metrics suggest that efficiency in key areas such as transitions and set pieces could prove decisive, even with limited detailed data available. Players on both teams will need to exhibit composure and adaptability to gain the upper hand. This matchup exemplifies the competitive nature of the Eredivisie, where every detail matters in the quest for league progression. Fans can expect a thoughtful display of football that rewards strategic execution over the full ninety minutes.