Result
2:0
31/01/2026 at 15:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
- Eredivisie - Round 21
- Referee: van der Eijk S. (Ned)
- Where to Watch on TV:
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 Argentina | Disney+ |
 Brazil | Disney+ |
 Canada | Sportsnet+, Sportsnet World |
 Chile | Disney+ |
 Colombia | Disney+ |
 Croatia | SportKlub 8 |
 Germany | Sportdigital FUSSBALL |
 Greece | Nova Sports 2 |
 India | Eurosport, JioTV app |
 Mexico | Disney+ |
 Netherlands | Canal+, ESPN 1, ESPN Extra |
 North-macedonia | MaxTV GO |
 Peru | Disney+ |
 Russia | TV Start |
 Serbia | Arena Sport 1 |
 Slovakia | Arena sport 1, Sport TV2 |
 Switzerland | Sunrise TV, Sunrise TV |
 Turkey | Tivibu Spor 2 |
 Uruguay | Disney+ |
 Usa | ESPN App, ESPN+ |
 Venezuela | Disney+ |
 World | Triller TV+ |
Match Stats
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| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 1.19 | 0.29 |
| Ball possession |
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| 46% | 54% |
| Total shots |
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| 8 | 8 |
| Shots on target |
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| 5 | 2 |
| Big chances |
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| 3 | 0 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 3 | 6 |
| Passes |
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| 77% (320/417) | 84% (404/480) |
| Yellow cards |
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| 1 | 5 |
| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 1.19 | 0.29 |
| xG on target (xGOT) |
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| 1.46 | 0.59 |
| Total shots |
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| 8 | 8 |
| Shots on target |
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| 5 | 2 |
| Shots off target |
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| 2 | 1 |
| Blocked shots |
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| 1 | 5 |
| Shots inside the box |
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| 7 | 4 |
| Shots outside the box |
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| 1 | 4 |
| Hit the woodwork |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Headed goals |
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| 0 | 1 |
| Big chances |
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| 3 | 0 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 3 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box |
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| 18 | 24 |
| Accurate through passes |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Offsides |
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| 0 | 3 |
| Free kicks |
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| 16 | 8 |
| Passes |
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| 77% (320/417) | 84% (404/480) |
| Long passes |
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| 42% (25/59) | 48% (24/50) |
| Passes in final third |
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| 60% (58/96) | 76% (133/176) |
| Crosses |
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| 17% (2/12) | 22% (5/23) |
| Expected assists (xA) |
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| 0.68 | 1.02 |
| Throw ins |
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| 21 | 11 |
| Fouls |
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| 8 | 16 |
| Tackles |
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| 52% (11/21) | 91% (10/11) |
| Duels won |
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| 74 | 42 |
| Clearances |
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| 29 | 22 |
| Interceptions |
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| 12 | 11 |
| Errors leading to shot |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Errors leading to goal |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Goalkeeper saves |
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| 2 | 3 |
| xGOT faced |
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| 0.59 | 1.46 |
| Goals prevented |
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| -0.41 | -0.54 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Half (0 - 0)
- 27', Martins Indi B. 🟨,
- 43', Janse D. 🟨,
- 45+1', Peersman M. 🟨,
- 45+1', Rente M. 🟨,
- 2nd Half (2 - 0)
- 54', 1 - 0, Mito S. ⚽, Santos A. (A),
- 64', Willumsson B. ↓, Zawada O. ↑,
- 64', Peersman M. ↓, Prins W. ↑,
- 64', Rente M. ↓, Mercera T. ↑,
- 81', Santos A. ↓, Roaldsoy A. ↑,
- 81', Clement P. ↓, Baas J. ↑,
- 83', Martes L. ↓, Sambo S. ↑,
- 87', van der Werff D. ↓, Eggens N. ↑,
- 87', Land T. ↓, Hoekstra M. ↑,
- 88', van Bergen M. ↓, Kleijn M. ↑,
- 90', 2 - 0, Mito S. ⚽, Kleijn M. (A),
- 90+5', Taha Y. 🟨,
- 90+6', Hoekstra M. 🟨,
Chances of winning
Sparta Rotterdam
39% | Draw
27.2% | Groningen
33.8% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Sparta Rotterdam - Groningen Odds
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1 |
X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
2.43 ↓
(2.74) |
3.46 ↑
(3.25) |
2.81 ↑
(2.53) |
5.7%
(6.8%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 2.75
What is the prediction for Sparta Rotterdam - Groningen?
Users Predictions:
13 users predict this event. Sparta Rotterdam will win (votes: 9 - 69.2%). Groningen will win (votes: 1 - 7.7%). It will Tie (votes: 3 - 23.1%).
Confidence interval (95%) for Sparta Rotterdam: 44.1% – 94.3%.Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:- O/U 2.5 - under (votes: 2 - 66.7%) .
- BTTS - yes (votes: 1 - 100%) .
- O/U 3.5 - under (votes: 2 - 100%) .
- AH -0.75 - Sparta Rotterdam (2.71) (votes: 2 - 100%) .
- DNB - Sparta Rotterdam (1.67) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): Sparta Rotterdam will win (4 of 4 users predict this - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 7 high ROI users predict this event. Sparta Rotterdam (votes: 7 - 100%). The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
Preview Facts
- The game will be played between two neighbours in the standings (ranked 6 in the zone Promotion ~ Eredivisie (Conference League ~ Play Offs: ) and 7 in the zone Promotion ~ Eredivisie (Conference League ~ Play Offs: ))
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Sparta Rotterdam won 4.
- Sparta Rotterdam is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).
- Groningen has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
- The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
- There will not play in Sparta Rotterdam: van Crooij V.
(Injury)
- There will not play in Groningen: Kelder R.
(Inactive)
Resink S.
(Yellow Cards)
Seuntjens M.
(Inactive)
de Jonge T.
(Inactive)
- There are questionable in Groningen: Resink S.
(Injury)
- In the last 18 head-to-head matches, Sparta Rotterdam won 9 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 32:25. (average 1.8:1.4).
- Including home matches between the teams, Sparta Rotterdam won 4 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 16:12. (average 2:1.5).
How many head-to-head matches has Sparta Rotterdam won against Groningen?
Sparta Rotterdam has won 5 of their last 6 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Groningen won against Sparta Rotterdam?
Groningen has won 1 of their last 6 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Sparta Rotterdam - Groningen were as follows:
30.10.2025
Sparta Rotterdam
-
Groningen
5:2
19.10.2025
Groningen
-
Sparta Rotterdam
0:2
02.02.2025
Sparta Rotterdam
-
Groningen
1:0
09.11.2024
Groningen
-
Sparta Rotterdam
1:0
28.05.2023
Groningen
-
Sparta Rotterdam
0:5
Latest results of Sparta Rotterdam
Latest results of Groningen
Dutch Eredivisie Table
2025/26 | | Pl | W | D | L | | Diff | Pts |
| 1 | PSV | 21 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 64:25 | 39 | 56 |
| 2 | Feyenoord | 21 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 51:32 | 19 | 39 |
| 3 | Nijmegen | 20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 52:34 | 18 | 38 |
| 4 | Ajax | 21 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 41:28 | 13 | 38 |
| 5 | Sparta Rotterdam | 21 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 27:34 | -7 | 35 |
| 6 | AZ Alkmaar | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 36:35 | 1 | 32 |
| 7 | Twente | 21 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 31:24 | 7 | 31 |
| 8 | Groningen | 21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 28:26 | 2 | 31 |
| 9 | Zwolle | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 30:43 | -13 | 26 |
| 10 | Heerenveen | 20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 32:31 | 1 | 25 |
| 11 | Sittard | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 31:36 | -5 | 25 |
| 12 | Utrecht | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 30:27 | 3 | 24 |
| 13 | Excelsior | 21 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 22:37 | -15 | 23 |
| 14 | G.A. Eagles | 20 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 31:34 | -3 | 22 |
| 15 | FC Volendam | 21 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 22:36 | -14 | 18 |
| 16 | Heracles | 21 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 30:53 | -23 | 17 |
| 17 | NAC Breda | 21 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 23:34 | -11 | 16 |
| 18 | Telstar | 21 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 25:37 | -12 | 16 |
Promotion ~ Champions League (League phase: )
Promotion ~ Champions League (Qualification: )
Promotion ~ Europa League (Qualification: )
Promotion ~ Eredivisie (Conference League ~ Play Offs: )
Eredivisie (Relegation)
Relegation ~ Eerste Divisie
