FC Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam — Eredivisie at Euroborg.
- FC Groningen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sparta Rotterdam 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Danny Makkelie
- Assistant 1 Hessel Steegstra
- Assistant 2 Jan de Vries
18 games this season
🟨 2.3/game
⚽ 7.6 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Nov | NEC | A | 0–6 | L |
| 26 Oct | Fortuna Sittard | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Oct | FC Utrecht | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Oct | AFC Ajax | A | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Sep | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | FC Groningen | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Nov | FC Utrecht | H | 1–4 | L |
| 26 Oct | SC Heerenveen | A | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Oct | Almere City FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 05 Oct | PSV | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Sep | Fortuna Sittard | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| FC Groningen | Sparta Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #16 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
FC Groningen are 4th (0 pts). Sparta Rotterdam are 16th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — FC Groningen and Sparta Rotterdam get this one started.
- 5' FC Groningen have won 243 goals from 307 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' FC Groningen currently sit 15 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Groningen and Sparta Rotterdam are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' Sparta Rotterdam seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 25' Sparta Rotterdam ring the changes. Kayky has done his job and it is now time for Mohamed Nassoh to step up.
- 30' That looks like a foul for a card for Pelle Clement.
- 31' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Romano Postema makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 36' Sparta Rotterdam is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 41' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 46' Sparta Rotterdam make a change. Pelle Clement trudges off to be replaced by Metinho on 46 minutes.
- 51' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Groningen must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 56' It looks surprising FC Groningen does not make any changes. Camiel Neghli has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 61' The 23-year-old Stije Resink has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 63' Metinho catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 63.
- 64' Marvin Peersman catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 64.
- 69' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Charles-Andreas Brym made 214 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 74' Shunsuke Mito is ready to make an impact after coming on for Camiel Neghli at the 74 minute mark.
- 79' Tobias Lauritsen has been relatively quiet despite scoring 38 goals in his last 230 appearances.
- 80' FC Groningen ring the changes. Luciano Valente has done his job and it is now time for Joey Pelupessy to step up.
- 82' Another change for FC Groningen made on 82 minute. Wouter Prins leaves to be changed by Finn Stam.
- 87' Charles-Andreas Brym has so much to prove this time. He replaces Said Bakari on 87 minute.
- Full Time. FC Groningen beats Sparta Rotterdam
Lineups
FC Groningen Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 7
- 5
- 1
- 29
- 6
- 10
- 26
- 14
- 8
- 43
-
2
Wouter Prins ↓ Finn Stam 82'
Bench
-
4
Joey Pelupessy ↑ 80'
- 21
- 9
- 25
- 27
- 24
- 3
- 11
- 36
-
22
Finn Stam ↑ 82'
Sparta Rotterdam Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
6
Pelle Clement ↓ Metinho 46'
- 10
- 5
- 1
- 2
-
11
Camiel Neghli ↓ Shunsuke Mito 74'
-
7
Kayky ↓ Mohamed Nassoh 25'
- 4
- 9
- 8
- 3
Bench
- 20
-
19
Charles-Andreas Brym ↑ 87'
- 16
-
15
Metinho ↑ 46'
- 14
-
18
Mohamed Nassoh ↑ 25'
-
17
Shunsuke Mito ↑ 74'
- 13
- 30
- 12
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 |
| Mohammed Rayhi | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Groningen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.49
FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.52
Sparta Rotterdam xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 91% + Under — clean sheet likely 82%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Groningen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.01
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 1.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 2.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
| ± 3.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
| ± 4.5 | 1% |
|
99% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
74%
Draw or Sparta Rotterdam
70%
FC Groningen or Sparta Rotterdam
57%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Groningen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
39.3%
0 – 1
17.1%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
10.6%
0 – 2
4.4%
2 – 0
3.7%
1 – 2
2.7%
2 – 1
2.5%
2 – 2
0.8%
0 – 3
0.7%
3 – 0
0.6%
1 – 3
0.5%
Asian Handicap — FC Groningen
| Handicap | FC Groningen covers | Push | Sparta Rotterdam covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 4% | 95% |
| -1.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -1 | 5% | 18% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 20% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
60%
✓
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
62%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.