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FC Emmen vs Sparta Rotterdam, Eredivisie 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2022-23
FC Emmen
0 – 2
Full Time
Sparta Rotterdam
Sat 18 Mar 2023 · 17:45 UTC De Oude Meerdijk HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 86' Joshua Kitolano
Y 90' Mike Eerdhuijzen

Overview

Match Preview

FC Emmen vs Sparta Rotterdam — Eredivisie at De Oude Meerdijk.

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

1
1
4
FC Emmen 6 games · Avg 3.2 goals Sparta Rotterdam
Last 5 meetings
2023-03-18 FC Emmen 0–2 Sparta Rotterdam 2022-10-08 Sparta Rotterdam 3–1 FC Emmen 2021-03-05 FC Emmen 1–1 Sparta Rotterdam 2020-12-04 Sparta Rotterdam 2–1 FC Emmen 2020-03-01 Sparta Rotterdam 5–1 FC Emmen

Recent Form

FC Emmen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Sparta Rotterdam
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
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

Bench

Coach Dick Lukkien

Sparta Rotterdam Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Maurice Steijn

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Michael de Leeuw 3
Vito van Crooij 3
Miguel Araujo 2
Abdou Harroui 2
Bart Vriends 2
Mario Engels 1
Koki Saito 1
Patrick Joosten 1

Head to Head

2023-03-18 FC Emmen 0–2 Sparta Rotterdam 2022-10-08 Sparta Rotterdam 3–1 FC Emmen 2021-03-05 FC Emmen 1–1 Sparta Rotterdam 2020-12-04 Sparta Rotterdam 2–1 FC Emmen 2020-03-01 Sparta Rotterdam 5–1 FC Emmen

FC Emmen Form

2023-03-18 FC Emmen 0–2 Sparta Rotterdam L 2023-03-11 FC Emmen 2–0 SBV Excelsior W 2023-03-04 FC Volendam 3–1 FC Emmen L 2023-02-26 FC Emmen 2–2 Go Ahead Eagles D 2023-02-18 FC Groningen 1–1 FC Emmen D 2023-02-11 FC Emmen 0–1 Fortuna Sittard L

Sparta Rotterdam Form

2023-03-18 FC Emmen 0–2 Sparta Rotterdam W 2023-03-11 Sparta Rotterdam 3–1 SBV Vitesse W 2023-03-05 SBV Excelsior 1–4 Sparta Rotterdam W 2023-02-24 Sparta Rotterdam 0–3 FC Utrecht L 2023-02-19 AFC Ajax 4–0 Sparta Rotterdam L 2023-02-12 Sparta Rotterdam 2–1 Go Ahead Eagles W

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

✓ Correct
FC Emmen27% Draw27% Sparta Rotterdam46%
Actual: Sparta Rotterdam win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes56% 0% No44%
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

✗ Wrong
FC Emmen21% Draw46% Sparta Rotterdam33%
Actual: 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.