FC Emmen vs Sparta Rotterdam, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Emmen vs Sparta Rotterdam — Eredivisie at De Oude Meerdijk.
- FC Emmen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sparta Rotterdam 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Mario Diks
- Referee Hessel Steegstra
- Referee Danny Makkelie
- Referee Martin van den Kerkhof
- Referee Martijn Vos
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADO Den Haag | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | AFC Ajax | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | FC Groningen | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | FC Twente '65 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | FC Utrecht | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Fortuna Sittard | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | NEC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | PEC Zwolle | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | PSV | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | SBV Excelsior | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | SC Heerenveen | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sparta Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Telstar 1963 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Mar | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Feb | FC Utrecht | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Feb | PEC Zwolle | H | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Feb | RKC Waalwijk | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Feb | AZ | H | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Jan | Willem II Tilburg | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Mar | FC Emmen | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Feb | Willem II Tilburg | H | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Feb | AFC Ajax | A | 2–4 | L |
| 13 Feb | Fortuna Sittard | H | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Jan | ADO Den Haag | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Jan | FC Twente '65 | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. FC Emmen get us underway at De Oude Meerdijk.
- 5' The travelling Sparta Rotterdam supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' Sparta Rotterdam are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 15' FC Emmen currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 25' A quiet spell here at De Oude Meerdijk. Sparta Rotterdam seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 30' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Emmen is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 35' FC Emmen are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 40' It looks surprising Sparta Rotterdam does not make any changes. Sergio Pena has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 43' The Cape Verde Islands Laros Duarte breaks the deadlock on 43 minutes. 0-1!
- 46' A change in the FC Emmen ranks — Luka Adzic exits the field as Paul Gladon enters on 46.
- 51' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Emmen and Sparta Rotterdam are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 56' Supporters expect more eagerness from Miguel Araujo, as he is very good at scoring at De Oude Meerdijk with 4 goals in the last 4 games.
- 58' It is a substitution in Sparta Rotterdam team. Mario Engels is replaced by Danzell Gravenberch on 58 minute.
- 63' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Luka Adzic made 390 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 68' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 70' A tactical swap from Sparta Rotterdam — Deroy Duarte on, Wouter Burger off on 70 minutes.
- 75' FC Emmen are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sparta Rotterdam backline.
- 78' The referee has no hesitation. Michael Verrips is booked for FC Emmen — Yellow card on 78.
- 82' It is a substitution in FC Emmen team. Lucas Bernadou is replaced by Nikolai Laursen on 82 minute.
- 85' Michael Heylen gets the nod from Sparta Rotterdam. He replaces Lennart Thy and will look to change the dynamic.
- 87' FC Emmen make a change. Jari Vlak trudges off to be replaced by Marko Kolar on 87 minutes.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Reda Kharchouch on 90 minutes.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
FC Emmen Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 5
- 4
- 23
- 22
- 8
-
77
Luka Adzic ↓ Paul Gladon 46'
- 31
- 28
- 24
-
20
Jari Vlak ↓ Marko Kolar 87'
Bench
- 34
- 32
- 26
- 3
- 21
-
17
Paul Gladon ↑ 46'
- 7
-
11
Nikolai Laursen ↑ 82'
-
9
Marko Kolar ↑ 87'
- 93
- 35
- 15
Coach
Dick Lukkien
Sparta Rotterdam Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 5
- 11
-
10
Wouter Burger ↓ Reda Kharchouch 70'
- 2
-
9
Lennart Thy ↓ Michael Heylen 85'
-
8
Laros Duarte ↓ Deroy Duarte 70'
- 7
- 6
- 3
- 1
Bench
- 20
-
14
Michael Heylen ↑ 85'
-
18
Deroy Duarte ↑ 70'
- 13
- 15
- 30
- 21
- 22
-
19
Danzell Gravenberch ↑ 58'
- 12
-
17
Reda Kharchouch ↑ 70'
- 16
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 |
| Sergio Pena | 1 |
| Mario Engels | 1 |
| Koki Saito | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Emmen Form
Sparta Rotterdam Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.44
FC Emmen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.35
Sparta Rotterdam xG
I would bet for:
FC Emmen or Sparta Rotterdam 73% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.79
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
FC Emmen or Draw
68%
Draw or Sparta Rotterdam
59%
FC Emmen or Sparta Rotterdam
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sparta Rotterdam win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.3%
0 – 0
8%
1 – 0
7.9%
1 – 2
7.8%
0 – 1
7.3%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
5.6%
0 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
4%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 0
2.9%
Asian Handicap — FC Emmen
| Handicap | FC Emmen covers | Push | Sparta Rotterdam covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 19% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 18% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
FC Emmen keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.