Match Sparta Rotterdam vs NEC Nijmegen February 17, 2026

Post-match · 90 sec read

Sparta Rotterdam hosts NEC Nijmegen in a clash where the visitors hold a clear quality edge, backed by a stronger offensive profile. Sparta’s recent home form shows momentum, but NEC’s attacking threat and slightly better defensive resilience suggest a tightly contested match. The pace hints at a moderately open game with chances at both ends.

NEC’s offensive edge challenges Sparta’s defense.
Sparta’s home momentum could press NEC early.
Moderate tempo favors tactical adjustments and set-piece battles.

P Recap generated by AI · 6 markets graded

⛀ Lineups

SPA 4-2-3-1 · NIJ 3-4-2-1

SPA · 4-2-3-1 3-4-2-1 · NIJ

9 Lauritsen

📊 Statistics

SPA 1 – 1 NIJ

41%

Possession (%)

59%

1.70

Expected Goals (xG) expected goals

0.99

Total Shots

Shots on Target

Shots off Target

Shots Inside Box

Corner Kicks

Offsides

Fouls

66%

Pass Accuracy (%)

73%

Yellow Cards

Goalkeeper Saves

⚖ Bet recap · markets settled

17 · 8 W · 9 L

Market	Odds	Closed	AI	Result	P/L · 1u
Away Win	2.52	—	48%	Lost	−1.00	Miss
Over 2.5	1.62	—	62%	Lost	−1.00	Miss
BTTS No	2.67	—	37%	Lost	−1.00	Miss
Over 3.5	2.48	—	40%	Lost	−1.00	Miss
Under 2.5	2.45	—	38%	Cashed	+1.45	Cashed
AH Away 0	1.87	—	48%	Lost	−1.00	Miss
Home Win	2.75	—	28%	Lost	−1.00	Miss
AH Home 0	2.03	—	28%	Lost	−1.00	Miss
Double Chance X2	1.50	—	72%	Cashed	+0.50	Cashed
Under 3.5	1.57	—	60%	Cashed	+0.57	Cashed
BTTS Yes	1.50	—	63%	Cashed	+0.50	Cashed
Double Chance 1X	1.55	—	52%	Cashed	+0.55	Cashed
Over 0.5	1.04	—	95%	Cashed	+0.04	Cashed
Over 1.5	1.20	—	82%	Cashed	+0.20	Cashed
Draw	3.80	—	24%	Cashed	+2.80	Cashed
Under 1.5	5.00	—	18%	Lost	−1.00	Miss
Under 0.5	15.50	—	5%	Lost	−1.00	Miss
Total · 17 markets @ 1u each	—	—	—	8 W · 9 L	−2.39u	−14% ROI