Sparta Rotterdam vs PEC Zwolle: match statistics
Sparta Rotterdam holds a clear home advantage with a 42% home win rate and a goal difference of -5, compared to PEC Zwolle's disastrous away form with a -16 goal difference. The visitors have won only 8% of their away matches, conceding an average of 2.69 goals per game, which, given their defensive issues, makes them highly vulnerable to defeats. Sparta records a better xG conversion rate (1.4 vs 1.04) and a higher shot accuracy (10% vs 17%, but with more attempts). Both teams share identical recent form (1-2-2 in their last 5 matches), yet the home advantage and the visitors' weak defense favor a home win. A high-scoring affair is anticipated, considering the average of 2.75 goals in Sparta's home games and 4.15 in PEC Zwolle's away fixtures.
Sparta Rotterdam vs PEC Zwolle: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Sparta Rotterdam play PEC Zwolle in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The match date is 8 March 2026 at 12:15. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Sparta Rotterdam: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match. PEC Zwolle: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sparta Rotterdam scores 1.18 and concedes 1.82 goals per match. PEC Zwolle scores 1.29 and concedes 2.09. League average: 3.17 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sparta Rotterdam 44%, PEC Zwolle 68%. Over 2.5: Sparta Rotterdam 53%, PEC Zwolle 62%. League level: BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 61%.
xG, shots and style
Sparta Rotterdam has higher xG: 1.46 vs 1.12. Sparta Rotterdam: 13.0 shots per match, PEC Zwolle: 9.7.
Match halves
Sparta Rotterdam: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.74. PEC Zwolle: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.62.
Goals by minute
Sparta Rotterdam: 76-90+ (13 goals). PEC Zwolle: 0-15 (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Eredivisie: 3.17 goals per match, BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 61%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
Sparta Rotterdam holds a clear home advantage with a 42% home win rate and a goal difference of -5, compared to PEC Zwolle's disastrous away form with a -16 goal difference. The visitors have won only 8% of their away matches, conceding an average of 2.69 goals per game, which, given their defensive issues, makes them highly vulnerable to defeats. Sparta records a better xG conversion rate (1.4 vs 1.04) and a higher shot accuracy (10% vs 17%, but with more attempts). Both teams share identical recent form (1-2-2 in their last 5 matches), yet the home advantage and the visitors' weak defense favor a home win. A high-scoring affair is anticipated, considering the average of 2.75 goals in Sparta's home games and 4.15 in PEC Zwolle's away fixtures.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Sparta Rotterdam | PEC Zwolle | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.37 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
PEC Zwolle is 300% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / match - Sparta Rotterdam · 0.8 pts / match - PEC Zwolle
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
PEC Zwolle is 9% better for: goals scored per match.
1.18 goals / match - Sparta Rotterdam · 1.29 goals / match - PEC Zwolle
Sparta Rotterdam is 15% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.82 goals / match - Sparta Rotterdam · 2.09 goals / match - PEC Zwolle
Sparta Rotterdam scores in 74% of matches (25 of 34 matches), while PEC Zwolle keeps a clean sheet in 18% (6 of 34 matches).
PEC Zwolle scores in 82% of matches (28 of 34 matches), while Sparta Rotterdam keeps a clean sheet in 32% (11 of 34 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Sparta Rotterdam
Over / Under — PEC Zwolle
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Sparta Rotterdam is 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.32 pts / match - Sparta Rotterdam · 1.24 pts / match - PEC Zwolle
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sparta Rotterdam - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 35%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.8 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
PEC Zwolle - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 26%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 2.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 80% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -9 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 2.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -6 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (17). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (10 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (19). Late-goal balance (76-90): -12 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Sparta Rotterdam
PEC Zwolle
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eredivisie).
Teams vs league
| Sparta Rotterdam | Liga | PEC Zwolle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 3.00 | 3.17 | ▲ 3.38 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 63% | ▲ 68% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 53% | 61% | • 62% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 32% | 20% | ▼ 18% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 74% | 80% | ▲ 82% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 82% | 84% | ▼ 79% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Sparta Rotterdam 0 - 0 - 1 PEC Zwolle. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Sparta Rotterdam vs PEC Zwolle?
The Eredivisie match finished Sparta Rotterdam 1:1 PEC Zwolle. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sparta Rotterdam vs PEC Zwolle?
Sparta Rotterdam score 1.18 goals per game on average and PEC Zwolle 1.29. The Eredivisie average is 3.17 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 61% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Sparta Rotterdam's matches and 68% of PEC Zwolle's.
What form are Sparta Rotterdam and PEC Zwolle in?
Over the last 5 games Sparta Rotterdam have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and PEC Zwolle 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sparta Rotterdam vs PEC Zwolle?
The statistical background for Sparta Rotterdam vs PEC Zwolle — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.