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FC Utrecht vs Sparta Rotterdam, Eredivisie 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2019-20
FC Utrecht
5 – 1
Full Time
Sparta Rotterdam
Sun 8 Mar 2020 · 11:15 UTC Stadion Galgenwaard HT 45+4' · FT 45+4'

Overview

Match Preview

FC Utrecht vs Sparta Rotterdam — Eredivisie at Stadion Galgenwaard.

Match Details

  • Referee Allard Lindhout
  • Referee Johan Balder
  • Referee Stan Teuben
  • Referee J. van der Laan
  • Referee Yorick Weterings
9 games this season 🟨 1.7/game ⚽ 6.3 goals/game

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

9
3
3
FC Utrecht 15 games · Avg 3.0 goals Sparta Rotterdam
Last 5 meetings
2020-03-08 FC Utrecht 5–1 Sparta Rotterdam 2019-10-27 Sparta Rotterdam 1–2 FC Utrecht

Recent Form

FC Utrecht
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Mar Sparta Rotterdam H 5–1 W
01 Mar RKC Waalwijk A 1–2 L
23 Feb FC Twente '65 H 2–1 W
16 Feb Willem II Tilburg A 1–1 D
02 Feb VVV Venlo A 1–1 D
24 Jan ADO Den Haag H 4–0 W
Sparta Rotterdam
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Mar FC Utrecht A 1–5 L
01 Mar FC Emmen H 5–1 W
21 Feb RKC Waalwijk A 1–0 W
16 Feb FC Groningen H 1–2 L
11 Feb ADO Den Haag H 4–2 W
01 Feb FC Twente '65 A 0–2 L

Season Stats

FC Utrecht Sparta Rotterdam
#14 Position #12
12 Points 12
12 Played 12
3 / 3 / 6 W / D / L 3 / 3 / 6
21 Scored 21
34 Conceded 29
-13 GD -8
1.00 PPG 1.00
25% Win % 25%

Key Stats

53% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season
0% Clean Sheets
Sparta Rotterdam this season

FC Utrecht are 14th (12 pts). Sparta Rotterdam are 12th (12 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

FC Utrecht
0-15
1/5
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/7
46-60
5/9
61-75
5/3
76+
7/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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)

FC Utrecht
Artem Stepanov 5 G
Yoann Cathline 4 G 2 A
Angel Alarcon 4 G 1 A
Dani de Wit 3 G 1 A
Adrian Blake 2 G 1 A
Sparta Rotterdam
Milan Zonneveld 8 G 2 A
Marvin Young 2 G 1 A
Nokkvi THorisson 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. FC Utrecht host Sparta Rotterdam — let the battle begin!
  • 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Utrecht and Sparta Rotterdam are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Utrecht must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Deroy Duarte made 242 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 25' Sparta Rotterdam has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 1 meetings.
  • 30' FC Utrecht are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sparta Rotterdam backline.
  • 35' The 32-year-old Joris van Overeem has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 40' Sparta Rotterdam fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 42' What a strike from Bart Ramselaar! The score is 1-0.
  • 46' Sparta Rotterdam ring the changes. Deroy Duarte has done his job and it is now time for Joel Piroe to step up.
  • 50' What composure from Adrian Dalmau! The Spain international strokes it home. 2-0.
  • 51' Assisted by Leon Guwara with the perfectly-timed delivery and Simon Gustafson makes no mistake. 3-0!
  • 56' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 59' Bart Ramselaar does the damage! The net is bulging and FC Utrecht surge ahead!
  • 63' Another change for FC Utrecht made on 63 minute. Adrian Dalmau leaves to be changed by Jonas Arweiler.
  • 68' It looks surprising Sparta Rotterdam does not make any changes. Adam Maher has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 71' The FC Utrecht bench stirs into life. Bart Ramselaar is withdrawn and Kristoffer Peterson gets his opportunity.
  • 72' What a strike from Sean Klaiber! The score is 5-0.
  • 77' The supporters are chanting for Vaclav Cerny. He replaces Gyrano Kerk on 77 minute.
  • 80' Kristoffer Peterson adds to his 0 season tally! FC Utrecht lead 6-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 85' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Utrecht in their trying to find a way past Sparta Rotterdam's compact .
  • 89' Joel Piroe makes no mistake. The score reads 6-1 and Sparta Rotterdam are in front.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. FC Utrecht take all three points.

Lineups

FC Utrecht Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John van den Brom

Sparta Rotterdam Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Henk Fraser

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Anastasios Douvikas 4
Victor Jensen 3
Simon Gustafson 2
Sean Klaiber 2
Othman Boussaid 2
Camiel Neghli 2
Adam Maher 2
Sander van de Streek 2

Head to Head

2020-03-08 FC Utrecht 5–1 Sparta Rotterdam 2019-10-27 Sparta Rotterdam 1–2 FC Utrecht

FC Utrecht Form

2020-03-08 FC Utrecht 5–1 Sparta Rotterdam W 2020-03-01 RKC Waalwijk 2–1 FC Utrecht L 2020-02-23 FC Utrecht 2–1 FC Twente '65 W 2020-02-16 Willem II Tilburg 1–1 FC Utrecht D 2020-02-02 VVV Venlo 1–1 FC Utrecht D 2020-01-24 FC Utrecht 4–0 ADO Den Haag W

Sparta Rotterdam Form

2020-03-08 FC Utrecht 5–1 Sparta Rotterdam L 2020-03-01 Sparta Rotterdam 5–1 FC Emmen W 2020-02-21 RKC Waalwijk 0–1 Sparta Rotterdam W 2020-02-16 Sparta Rotterdam 1–2 FC Groningen L 2020-02-11 Sparta Rotterdam 4–2 ADO Den Haag W 2020-02-01 FC Twente '65 2–0 Sparta Rotterdam L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.99 FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.68 Sparta Rotterdam xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 83% + Both teams to score 76%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Utrecht62% Draw19% Sparta Rotterdam19%
Actual: FC Utrecht win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes76% 0% No24%
Avg goals/match: 4.67
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 94%
6%
± 2.5 83%
17%
± 3.5 67%
33%
± 4.5 48%
52%

Double Chance

FC Utrecht or Draw
80%
Draw or Sparta Rotterdam
38%
FC Utrecht or Sparta Rotterdam
81%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FC Utrecht48% Draw33% Sparta Rotterdam19%
Actual: FC Utrecht win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 5–1 not predicted
5 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
7%
3 – 1
6.8%
2 – 2
5.8%
3 – 2
5.6%
1 – 1
5.5%
4 – 1
5.1%
2 – 0
4.4%
3 – 0
4.3%
4 – 2
4.2%
1 – 2
4%
2 – 3
3.2%
3 – 3
3.2%

Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht

Handicap FC Utrecht covers Push Sparta Rotterdam covers
-2.5 27% — 73%
-2 27% 17% 56%
-1.5 44% — 56%
-1 44% 19% 37%
-0.5 63% — 37%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 10% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
6% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.