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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
5 games this season 🟨 3.6/game ⚽ 11.6 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 AZ 7 19
2 Feyenoord Rotterdam 7 17
3 PSV 7 16
4 FC Twente '65 7 16
5 AFC Ajax 7 14
6 Fortuna Sittard 7 13
7 SBV Excelsior 7 11
8 FC Groningen 7 11
9 Go Ahead Eagles 7 10
10 SC Heerenveen 7 9
11 NEC 7 8
12 Sparta Rotterdam 7 5
13 Telstar 1963 7 5
14 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 7 5
15 FC Utrecht 7 5
16 PEC Zwolle 7 4
17 ADO Den Haag 7 2
18 Willem II Tilburg 7 2

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
2/–
16-30
1/5
31-45
1/3
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/2
76+
2/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Sparta Rotterdam
Milan Zonneveld 5 G 1 A
Marvin Young 2 G
Nokkvi THorisson 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds De Oude Meerdijk will turn into a battlefield for FC Emmen and Sparta Rotterdam.
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 10' The 24-year-old Rick Meissen has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 20' It looks surprising FC Emmen does not make any changes. Arno Verschueren has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 25' Japan international Koki Saito has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 30' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sparta Rotterdam that had 237 games and scored 317 goals.
  • 35' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 35 minutes.
  • 40' Jeremy van Mullem has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 140 appearances.
  • 44' Koki Saito doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 49' A quiet spell here at De Oude Meerdijk. Sparta Rotterdam seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 54' Julius Dirksen is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FC Emmen tonight.
  • 59' The energy levels are beginning to show. Maurice Steijn might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 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' Nick Olij needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 70' Vito van Crooij has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 43 cards already picked up this season.
  • 75' The whistle greets Koki Saito as he departs to be replaced by Aaron Meijers.
  • 79' Fresh legs for FC Emmen! Jasin Assehnoun comes on to replace Jeremy Antonisse.
  • 84' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 85' FC Emmen ring the changes. Keziah Veendorp has done his job and it is now time for Danny Hoesen to step up.
  • 86' A meaty challenge results in booking for Joshua Kitolano on 86.
  • 89' What a strike from Vito van Crooij! The score is 0-2.
  • 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Mike Eerdhuijzen on 90 minutes.
  • 90' It is a substitution in Sparta Rotterdam team. Shurandy Sambo is replaced by Rick Meissen on 90 minute.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-2 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

FC Emmen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dick Lukkien

Sparta Rotterdam Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Maurice Steijn

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

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.