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

Sparta Rotterdam host PEC Zwolle at the Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel during the Eredivisie regular season of 2026/2027. League positions place the hosts in eighth spot domestically while visitors sit fourteenth. Power ratings grant a minimal edge to the home side measuring 67.16 versus 66.14 for the away team. Form indicators similarly tilt toward Sparta Rotterdam at 17.58 against 15.25 recorded by PEC Zwolle. Both clubs enter this fixture with closely matched overall strengths that suggest an evenly balanced affair. Home advantage at the familiar venue could influence proceedings as the stronger rated side looks to capitalize. Limited prior outing details leave room for fresh approaches from either manager. The narrow margins across metrics point toward a contest decided by fine details rather than dominance.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Sparta Rotterdam hold a narrow power advantage over PEC Zwolle in this Eredivisie matchup.
  • Form: Recent form scores favor the hosts at 17.58 compared to 15.25 for the visitors.
  • Squad: The home side carries greater overall squad strength according to power metrics.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency levels appear comparable between both teams based on available indicators.
  • Transition: Quick transitions may shape midfield dynamics throughout the encounter.
  • Set pieces: Limited information exists regarding set piece performances for either side.
  • xVariable: The minimal power differential adds unpredictability to the expected outcome.
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: 67 D
FC Utrecht Rank: 74 D
Telstar Rank: 69 W
Feyenoord Rank: 82 L
Excelsior Rank: 67 L
FC Twente Rank: 78 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
NEC Nijmegen Rank: 75 D
SC Heerenveen Rank: 72 W
FC Twente Rank: 78 L
Ajax Rank: 80 L
Feyenoord Rank: 81 L
Fortuna Sittard Rank: 66 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.
67.16
66.14
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Sparta Rotterdam
PEC Zwolle
Power Score
67.16
66.14
League Position
8
14
Global Rank
347
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: 2026-08-29T01:08:32+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
—
Rik Suur
Rik Suur Goalkeeper
—
Bruno Martins Indi
Bruno Martins Indi Defender
—
Bas Edo Kuipers
Bas Edo Kuipers Defender
—
Boyd Reith
Boyd Reith Defender
—
Teo Quintero León
Teo Quintero León Defender
—
Max de Ligt
Max de Ligt Defender
—
Marvin Young
Marvin Young Defender
—
Nick Verschuren
Nick Verschuren Defender
—
Giannino Vianello
Giannino Vianello Defender
—
Lushendry Martes
Lushendry Martes Defender
—
Jens Toornstra
Jens Toornstra Midfielder
—
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
—
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 a closely contested Eredivisie encounter where small margins could determine the result. Sparta Rotterdam enter with slight edges in power and form that may translate into controlled possession phases. PEC Zwolle will seek to exploit any lapses through organized defensive structures and counter opportunities. Venue familiarity offers the hosts an incremental boost in establishing rhythm early. Both teams lack extensive recent data which heightens the importance of in-game adjustments. Midfield battles and quick shifts in play stand out as potential turning points. Overall the fixture projects as one requiring precision and adaptability from participants to secure a positive result.