Sparta Rotterdam vs PEC Zwolle prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on September 4, 2026
Eredivisie Netherlands
In the 5th round of the Dutch Eredivisie, Sparta Rotterdam will face PEC Zwolle on September 4, 2026. A team of this calibre should be beaten at home.
Sparta Rotterdam vs PEC Zwolle team news and expert analysis
The Rotterdam club collected 43 points in 2025/2026, finishing in the top ten. They began the current campaign with a home defeat to Feyenoord in the derby, but then managed to beat Telstar away before sharing the points with Utrecht at home in a 3-3 draw. However, they suffered another defeat against Excelsior in the latest round.
The Zwolle side collected 37 points last season but finished 15th on goal difference — the important thing was that they avoided relegation. After the summer break, they began with defeats to Ajax and Twente, but then recorded a 2-0 victory away to Heerenveen. They were once again left without points against NEC, losing 1-3.
Meijer's side are currently averaging 1.75 goals scored and 1.75 conceded per game. PEC are averaging 1.00 goal scored and 2.00 conceded.
Head to Head matches: Sparta Rotterdam vs PEC Zwolle
Zwolle have won three of the last five meetings, with the other two ending in draws.
A home victory is expected here, along with an entertaining match. However, that appears to overestimate the attacking potential of the two sides, so we are backing under 3.5 total goals (odds – 1.69).
Sparta Rotterdam vs PEC Zwolle: key statistics and trends
- Sparta Rotterdam have lost their second of four matches
- 75% of Sparta Rotterdam's matches have featured goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.5 goals per game
- Zwolle have already lost three of their four matches
- 50% of PEC's matches have featured goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.0 goals per game
Sparta Rotterdam vs PEC Zwolle: Possible starting lineups
Sparta Rotterdam are expected to play in a 1-3-4-3 formation (possible lineup): Bednarek - Martins Indi, Verschueren, Young - Kuipers, Martes, Bass, Mito - Santos, Thórisson, Van Kraaij
PEC Zwolle are expected to play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Schendelaar - Van der Haar, Viergever, Graves, Artsen - Sommer, Thomas - Sørensen, Ousting, Mbayo - Kostons
Place your bets on the upcoming match and follow your team's performance in the Dutch Eredivisie standings.
