FC Emmen vs Sparta Rotterdam, Eredivisie 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Emmen vs Sparta Rotterdam — Eredivisie at De Oude Meerdijk.
- FC Emmen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sparta Rotterdam 12 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Van der Eijk
- Referee Dyon Fikkert
- Referee Robin Hensgens
- Referee Roan van Marrewijk (Netherlands)
- Referee Luuk Timmer (Netherlands)
- Referee Marisca Overtoom
10 games this season
🟨 4.4/game
⚽ 14.2 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 12 | 26 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | AFC Ajax | 12 | 25 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 12 | 24 |
| 5 | AZ | 12 | 23 |
| 6 | SC Heerenveen | 12 | 21 |
| 7 | Fortuna Sittard | 12 | 20 |
| 8 | Go Ahead Eagles | 12 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 12 | 15 |
| 11 | NEC | 12 | 14 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 12 | 12 |
| 13 | PEC Zwolle | 12 | 12 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | SBV Excelsior | 12 | 11 |
| 16 | Telstar 1963 | 12 | 10 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 12 | 9 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 12 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Mar | SBV Excelsior | H | 2–0 | W |
| 04 Mar | FC Volendam | A | 1–3 | L |
| 26 Feb | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Feb | FC Groningen | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Feb | Fortuna Sittard | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar | FC Emmen | A | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Mar | SBV Vitesse | H | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Mar | SBV Excelsior | A | 4–1 | W |
| 24 Feb | FC Utrecht | H | 0–3 | L |
| 19 Feb | AFC Ajax | A | 0–4 | L |
| 12 Feb | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Sparta Rotterdam this season
Sparta Rotterdam this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sparta Rotterdam
0-15
3/1
16-30
3/9
31-45
3/4
46-60
5/4
61-75
3/4
76+
4/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Sparta Rotterdam
| Milan Zonneveld | 8 G | 2 A |
| Marvin Young | 2 G | 1 A |
| Nokkvi THorisson | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. FC Emmen is hosting Sparta Rotterdam for another epic battle.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Emmen is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' FC Emmen are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sparta Rotterdam's shape.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Maurice Steijn will be considering his options from the bench.
- 30' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 35' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Emmen and Sparta Rotterdam are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 40' A quiet spell here at De Oude Meerdijk. Sparta Rotterdam seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 44' Koki Saito is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
- 49' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Emmen side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 54' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 59' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sparta Rotterdam that had 239 games and scored 324 goals.
- 60' FC Emmen manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ahmed El Messaoudi is hanging Lucas Bernadou on the field on 60 minute.
- 65' The 33-year-old Mica Pinto has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 70' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 75' Aaron Meijers gets the nod from Sparta Rotterdam. He replaces Koki Saito and will look to change the dynamic.
- 79' Jasin Assehnoun is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jeremy Antonisse at the 79 minute mark.
- 84' The energy levels are beginning to show. Dick Lukkien might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 85' The crowd applauds Keziah Veendorp as he leaves the pitch. Danny Hoesen steps in for FC Emmen.
- 86' Controversy at the stadium! Joshua Kitolano argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 89' Vito van Crooij doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mike Eerdhuijzen on 90.
- 90' Sparta Rotterdam ring the changes. Shurandy Sambo has done his job and it is now time for Rick Meissen to step up.
- Sparta Rotterdam celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
FC Emmen Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
- 17
- 5
- 10
-
2
Keziah Veendorp ↓ Danny Hoesen 85'
- 77
- 34
- 8
- 20
- 57
- 24
Bench
- 18
- 1
-
21
Danny Hoesen ↑ 85'
-
23
Ahmed El Messaoudi ↑ 60'
- 13
-
11
Jasin Assehnoun ↑ 79'
- 27
- 16
- 14
Coach
Dick Lukkien
Sparta Rotterdam Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Arno Verschueren ↓ Dirk Abels 85'
- 7
- 5
- 3
- 1
- 6
-
11
Koki Saito ↓ Aaron Meijers 75'
-
2
Shurandy Sambo ↓ Rick Meissen 90'
- 4
- 9
- 8
Bench
- 20
-
15
Aaron Meijers ↑ 75'
- 17
-
12
Dirk Abels ↑ 85'
- 20
- 19
- 18
-
13
Rick Meissen ↑ 90'
- 16
- 14
Coach
Maurice Steijn
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vito van Crooij | 3 |
| Michael de Leeuw | 3 |
| Abdou Harroui | 2 |
| Bart Vriends | 2 |
| Miguel Araujo | 2 |
| Mohammed Rayhi | 1 |
| Deroy Duarte | 1 |
| Laros Duarte | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Emmen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.17
FC Emmen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.6
Sparta Rotterdam xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sparta Rotterdam win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.77
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
FC Emmen or Draw
55%
Draw or Sparta Rotterdam
73%
FC Emmen or Sparta Rotterdam
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sparta Rotterdam win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
0 – 1
9.1%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 0
8.2%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6.6%
1 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 3
4.8%
2 – 0
4.2%
0 – 3
4.1%
2 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — FC Emmen
| Handicap | FC Emmen covers | Push | Sparta Rotterdam covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 16% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 22% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 14% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
FC Emmen keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

