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As SC Heerenveen prepares to host Sparta Rotterdam on February 28, 2026, both teams are entering the match with varying recent performances. Heerenveen has secured victories in 2 of their last 5 fixtures, indicating a modest rhythm as they look to maximize their home advantage. Their tactical approach has involved a solid defensive setup, likely to be pivotal against a resilient Sparta side.
In contrast, Sparta Rotterdam comes into this match riding a wave of confidence, having won 3 of their previous 5 encounters. This momentum may provide them with the edge necessary to challenge Heerenveen’s home turf. Known for their counter-attacking strategy, Sparta’s effective transitions could exploit any defensive lapses from their opponents.
The bookmakers have set the odds at 1.95 for a Heerenveen win and 3.4 for an away victory, reflecting a slight favoritism towards the home side. Our model predicts a 47.5% chance of a Heerenveen win, while drawing stands at 26.1% and an away win at 26.8%, with a likely final score of 2:1 in favor of the home team. Ultimately, given both teams’ recent form, the match is poised to be competitive with no guaranteed outcomes.
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| Heerenveen 47.7% |
Draw 25.6% |
Sparta Rotterdam 26.8% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1
Outrights of Dutch Eredivisie Sparta Rotterdam: 1% Heerenveen: 1%
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.02 | 3.65 | 3.55 | |
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2 | 3.77 | 3.63 | |
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1.95 | 3.5 | 3.4 | |
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1.93 | 3.84 | 3.57 |
Latest Results
| 21.02.26 PSV Eindhoven – SC Heerenveen – 3:1 15.02.26 SC Heerenveen – PEC Zwolle – 4:2 11.02.26 Go Ahead Eagles – SC Heerenveen – 1:3 07.02.26 FC Twente – SC Heerenveen – 5:0 04.02.26 PSV Eindhoven – SC Heerenveen – 4:1 |
17.02.26 Sparta Rotterdam – NEC Nijmegen – 1:1 07.02.26 Fortuna Sittard – Sparta Rotterdam – 2:2 31.01.26 Sparta Rotterdam – FC Groningen – 2:0 25.01.26 FC Utrecht – Sparta Rotterdam – 0:1 18.01.26 Feyenoord – Sparta Rotterdam – 3:4 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 14.12.25 Sparta Rotterdam – SC Heerenveen – 0:3 12.04.25 Sparta Rotterdam – SC Heerenveen – 3:1 26.10.24 SC Heerenveen – Sparta Rotterdam – 2:0 19.05.24 Sparta Rotterdam – SC Heerenveen – 2:1 27.08.23 SC Heerenveen – Sparta Rotterdam – 1:3 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | PSV | 24 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 70:29 | 41 | 62 |
| 2 | Feyenoord | 23 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 53:32 | 21 | 45 |
| 3 | Nijmegen | 24 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 59:40 | 19 | 43 |
| 4 | Ajax | 24 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 47:31 | 16 | 43 |
| 5 | Twente | 24 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 39:26 | 13 | 38 |
| 6 | Sparta Rotterdam | 23 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 30:37 | -7 | 37 |
| 7 | AZ Alkmaar | 23 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 39:37 | 2 | 36 |
| 8 | Groningen | 24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 31:32 | -1 | 31 |
| 9 | Heerenveen | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 40:42 | -2 | 31 |
| 10 | Utrecht | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 35:30 | 5 | 30 |
| 11 | Sittard | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 36:43 | -7 | 29 |
| 12 | Zwolle | 23 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 33:49 | -16 | 26 |
| 13 | Excelsior | 24 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 26:41 | -15 | 26 |
| 14 | FC Volendam | 24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 26:39 | -13 | 24 |
| 15 | G.A. Eagles | 23 | 4 | 11 | 8 | 33:39 | -6 | 23 |
| 16 | NAC Breda | 24 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 25:36 | -11 | 22 |
| 17 | Telstar | 23 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 27:39 | -12 | 18 |
| 18 | Heracles | 23 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 31:58 | -27 | 17 |
Dutch Eredivisie Outrights
1. Feyenoord: 67 (67.24%)
2. Ajax: 251 (17.95%)
3. Nijmegen: 1001 (4.5%)
4. AZ Alkmaar: 1001 (4.5%)
5. Twente: 2501 (1.8%)
6. Groningen: 4501 (1%)
7. Utrecht: 4501 (1%)
8. Sparta Rotterdam: 4501 (1%)
9. Heerenveen: 4501 (1%)
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