FC Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam, Eredivisie 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam — Eredivisie at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion.
- FC Groningen 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Sparta Rotterdam 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kevin Blom
- Referee Rob van de Ven
- Referee Stan Teuben
- Referee Erik Kleinjan
- Referee Robin Gansner
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | ADO Den Haag | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 2–0 | W |
| 04 Oct | RKC Waalwijk | H | 3–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | AFC Ajax | A | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Sep | PSV | A | 1–3 | L |
| 21 Sep | PEC Zwolle | H | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Sep | VVV Venlo | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | FC Groningen | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Oct | FC Twente '65 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Sep | Fortuna Sittard | A | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Sep | RKC Waalwijk | H | 4–0 | W |
| 14 Sep | AZ | A | 1–5 | L |
| 01 Sep | AFC Ajax | H | 1–4 | L |
Season Stats
| FC Groningen | Sparta Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #8 |
| 3 | Points | 3 |
| 1 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 2 | Scored | 3 |
| 1 | Conceded | 2 |
| +1 | GD | +1 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 100% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
FC Groningen this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Sparta Rotterdam this season
Sparta Rotterdam this season
FC Groningen are 9th (3 pts). Sparta Rotterdam are 8th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Groningen
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sparta Rotterdam
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. FC Groningen get us underway at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Henk Fraser will be considering his options from the bench.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ragnar Ache made 230 appearances and scored 44 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 20' Deyovaisio Zeefuik has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 25' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Groningen and Sparta Rotterdam are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 30' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 35' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Groningen and Sparta Rotterdam are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 40' Sergio Padt has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 45' Curacao international Charlison Benschop has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 49' A meaty challenge results in booking for Adil Auassar on 49.
- 54' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 57' Halil Dervisoglu is having his name booked by the referee on 57.
- 59' Another change for FC Groningen made on 59 minute. Bart van Hintum leaves to be changed by Daniel van Kaam.
- 60' Sparta Rotterdam make a change. Halil Dervisoglu trudges off to be replaced by Lars Veldwijk on 60 minutes.
- 65' FC Groningen started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 65.
- 68' The FC Groningen bench stirs into life. Ajdin Hrustic is withdrawn and Kaj Sierhuis gets his opportunity.
- 72' Joel Piroe is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ragnar Ache at the 72 minute mark.
- 77' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 81' The whistle greets Azor Matusiwa as he departs to be replaced by Gabriel Gudmundsson.
- 85' What a strike from Kaj Sierhuis! The score is 1-0.
- 86' Another substitution for Sparta Rotterdam to replace Bryan Smeets by Deroy Duarte on 86 minute.
- 87' Mohammed Rayhi was booked on 87.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Red card for Tim Coremans.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — FC Groningen 2-0 Sparta Rotterdam.
Lineups
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 6
- 14
- 1
- 4
- 42
-
23
Ajdin Hrustic ↓ Kaj Sierhuis 68'
- 21
- 35
- 17
- 18
Bench
- 11
-
9
Kaj Sierhuis ↑ 68'
- 16
- 20
- 5
-
26
Daniel van Kaam ↑ 59'
- 28
- 8
- 27
- 19
- 32
-
15
Gabriel Gudmundsson ↑ 81'
Coach
Danny Buijs
Sparta Rotterdam Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 5
- 2
-
10
Bryan Smeets ↓ Deroy Duarte 86'
- 1
- 8
- 7
- 6
- 3
- 11
-
9
Ragnar Ache ↓ Joel Piroe 72'
Bench
- 16
- 12
- 20
-
13
Joel Piroe ↑ 72'
-
15
Deroy Duarte ↑ 86'
- 14
-
19
Lars Veldwijk ↑ 60'
- 30
- 20
Coach
Henk Fraser
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Arno Verschueren | 4 |
| Tobias Lauritsen | 3 |
| Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist | 3 |
| Vito van Crooij | 2 |
| Jorgen Larsen | 2 |
| Lennart Thy | 2 |
| Koki Saito | 2 |
| Wessel Dammers | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Groningen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.81
FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.48
Sparta Rotterdam xG
I would bet for:
Under — clean sheet likely 67% + FC Groningen to win 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Groningen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.29
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
88%
Draw or Sparta Rotterdam
35%
FC Groningen or Sparta Rotterdam
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
17.8%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
12.1%
3 – 0
9.5%
1 – 1
9.3%
2 – 1
7.7%
3 – 1
4.8%
4 – 0
4.3%
0 – 1
4%
4 – 1
2.3%
1 – 2
1.9%
2 – 2
1.9%
Asian Handicap — FC Groningen
| Handicap | FC Groningen covers | Push | Sparta Rotterdam covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 22% | 58% |
| -1.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| -1 | 42% | 27% | 31% |
| -0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +0.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +1 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
62%
✓
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.