Sparta Rotterdam vs PEC Zwolle: prediction and stats
EredivisieRegular Season - 5Kick-off on September 4, 2026 at 06:00 PM (UTC)Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel, Rotterdam
The Footlab model makes Sparta Rotterdam the favourite at 58%, against 23% for a draw and 19% for PEC Zwolle. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 21, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Sparta Rotterdam vs PEC Zwolle?
A very open match: only 71 Elo points separate Sparta Rotterdam (1,925) and PEC Zwolle (1,854).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Sparta Rotterdam have 4 wins, 4 draws and 7 defeats; PEC Zwolle have 3, 4 and 8.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Telstar(away) | 3-1 | Eredivisie |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Feyenoord(home) | 0-1 | Eredivisie |
| Aug 1, 2026 | MSV Duisburg(home) | 0-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Asteras Tripolis(home) | 1-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Zulte Waregem(away) | 2-3 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | Twente(away) | 1-3 | Eredivisie |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Ajax(home) | 0-2 | Eredivisie |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Hannover 96(away) | 0-3 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 26, 2026 | AEK Athens FC(home) | 2-3 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Cercle Brugge(home) | 3-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Sparta Rotterdam win(s), 2 draw(s), 3 PEC Zwolle win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2026 | Sparta Rotterdam 1-1 PEC Zwolle | Eredivisie |
| Nov 8, 2025 | PEC Zwolle 1-0 Sparta Rotterdam | Eredivisie |
| Mar 15, 2025 | Sparta Rotterdam 1-1 PEC Zwolle | Eredivisie |
| Nov 30, 2024 | PEC Zwolle 1-0 Sparta Rotterdam | Eredivisie |
| Feb 4, 2024 | Sparta Rotterdam 0-2 PEC Zwolle | Eredivisie |
| Aug 12, 2023 | PEC Zwolle 1-2 Sparta Rotterdam | Eredivisie |
Last archived meeting: Sparta Rotterdam vs PEC Zwolle on Mar 8, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Sparta Rotterdam score 1.3 and concede 1.6 goals per match over their last 15; PEC Zwolle score 1.1 and concede 2.3. The model gives a 58% probability of over 2.5 goals and 56% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta Rotterdam | 1.3 | 1.6 | 5 | 7/15 | 8/15 |
| PEC Zwolle | 1.1 | 2.3 | 2 | 9/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Sparta Rotterdam sit 12th in Eredivisie (3 points from 2 matches) and PEC Zwolle sit 15th (0 points from 2 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Sparta Rotterdam vs PEC Zwolle?
- The Footlab model makes Sparta Rotterdam the favourite at 58%, against 23% for a draw and 19% for PEC Zwolle.
- Where and when is Sparta Rotterdam vs PEC Zwolle played?
- Sparta Rotterdam vs PEC Zwolle is played on September 4, 2026 at 06:00 PM (UTC) at Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel, in the Eredivisie.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 58% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.