FC Emmen vs Sparta Rotterdam, Eredivisie 2019-20 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 Stan Teuben
- Referee Edwin van de Graaf
- Referee Terry Hoekstra
- Referee Van der Eijk
- Referee Dyon Fikkert
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Dec | VVV Venlo | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Dec | PSV | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Nov | RKC Waalwijk | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Nov | AZ | A | 0–3 | L |
| 03 Nov | SBV Vitesse | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec | FC Emmen | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | Heracles Almelo | H | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Nov | Willem II Tilburg | A | 0–4 | L |
| 24 Nov | SBV Vitesse | H | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Nov | SC Heerenveen | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Nov | PSV | H | 2–2 | D |
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' We are underway at De Oude Meerdijk. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' It looks surprising FC Emmen does not make any changes. Michael Heylen has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Emmen needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 18' GOAL! Sergio Pena fires home to make it 1-0!
- 23' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Emmen and Sparta Rotterdam are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 28' Joel Piroe has been relatively quiet despite scoring 87 goals in his last 451 appearances.
- 29' A goal from the Netherlands international Michael de Leeuw! He fires home on 29 to make it 2-0!
- 34' FC Emmen have won 160 goals from 129 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 37' Controversy at the stadium! Keziah Veendorp argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 38' Sparta Rotterdam make a change. Mohammed Rayhi trudges off to be replaced by Deroy Duarte on 38 minutes.
- 43' The energy levels are beginning to show. Henk Fraser might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 46' Another substitution for Sparta Rotterdam to replace Abdou Harroui by Laros Duarte on 46 minute.
- 50' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Adil Auassar.
- 55' FC Emmen are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sparta Rotterdam's shape.
- 60' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 65' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 70' Bart Vriends has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 72' Another change for Sparta Rotterdam made on 72 minute. Lassana Faye leaves to be changed by Joel Piroe.
- 77' FC Emmen are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sparta Rotterdam backline.
- 82' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 86' Halil Dervisoglu catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 86.
- 87' It is a substitution in FC Emmen team. Marko Kolar is replaced by Robbert de Vos on 87 minute.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-0.
Lineups
FC Emmen Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 15
- 5
- 26
- 23
- 3
- 20
- 2
- 8
- 11
-
9
Marko Kolar ↓ Robbert de Vos 87'
Bench
- 29
-
32
Robbert de Vos ↑ 87'
- 25
- 16
- 21
- 12
- 14
- 27
- 93
- 18
Coach
Dick Lukkien
Sparta Rotterdam Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
5
Lassana Faye ↓ Joel Piroe 72'
- 1
- 2
- 10
-
8
Mohammed Rayhi ↓ Deroy Duarte 38'
-
7
Abdou Harroui ↓ Laros Duarte 46'
- 6
- 3
- 11
- 9
Bench
- 16
- 12
-
13
Joel Piroe ↑ 72'
-
15
Deroy Duarte ↑ 38'
- 20
-
14
Laros Duarte ↑ 46'
- 30
- 17
Coach
Henk Fraser
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vito van Crooij | 3 |
| Michael de Leeuw | 3 |
| Miguel Araujo | 2 |
| Abdou Harroui | 2 |
| Bart Vriends | 2 |
| Deroy Duarte | 1 |
| Laros Duarte | 1 |
| Ole Romeny | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Emmen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.74
FC Emmen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.65
Sparta Rotterdam xG
I would bet for:
FC Emmen to win 60% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Emmen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.39
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
FC Emmen or Draw
85%
Draw or Sparta Rotterdam
40%
FC Emmen or Sparta Rotterdam
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Emmen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
15.1%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
11.1%
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 1
8.8%
3 – 0
7.6%
3 – 1
5.2%
0 – 1
5%
4 – 0
3.3%
1 – 2
3.2%
2 – 2
2.9%
4 – 1
2.3%
Asian Handicap — FC Emmen
| Handicap | FC Emmen covers | Push | Sparta Rotterdam covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 20% | 64% |
| -1.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -1 | 36% | 26% | 38% |
| -0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 9% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
FC Emmen keeps clean sheet
52%
✓
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

