FC Utrecht vs Sparta Rotterdam, Eredivisie 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Utrecht vs Sparta Rotterdam — Eredivisie at Stadion Galgenwaard.
- FC Utrecht 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sparta Rotterdam 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Sander van Roekel
- Referee Pol van Boekel
- Referee Rob van de Ven
- Referee Martin van den Kerkhof
- Referee Sjoerd Nanninga
- Referee
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 4–0 | W |
| 16 May | PSV | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 May | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 0–0 | D |
| 08 May | SC Heerenveen | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 May | Willem II Tilburg | H | 3–2 | W |
| 25 Apr | FC Twente '65 | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | FC Utrecht | A | 0–4 | L |
| 16 May | SC Heerenveen | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 May | FC Utrecht | H | 0–0 | D |
| 07 May | SBV Vitesse | H | 3–0 | W |
| 02 May | FC Groningen | A | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Apr | VVV Venlo | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Utrecht | Sparta Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #8 |
| 0 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 0 / 0 / 2 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 2 | Scored | 3 |
| 6 | Conceded | 2 |
| -4 | GD | +1 |
| 0.00 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 0% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season
FC Utrecht this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Sparta Rotterdam this season
Sparta Rotterdam this season
FC Utrecht are 16th (0 pts). Sparta Rotterdam are 8th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Utrecht
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
1/–
76+
1/1
■ 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' We are underway at Stadion Galgenwaard. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 2' The Netherlands Adam Maher breaks the deadlock on 2 minutes. 1-0!
- 7' The energy levels are beginning to show. Rene Hake might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 12' FC Utrecht is showing some good football. However, FC Utrecht are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 17' FC Utrecht is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 22' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Utrecht and Sparta Rotterdam are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 27' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 32' Othman Boussaid is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sparta Rotterdam tonight.
- 37' 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.
- 42' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Utrecht in their trying to find a way past Sparta Rotterdam's compact .
- 46' Mario Engels makes way for Emanuel Emegha at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sparta Rotterdam.
- 51' The referee calls foul for Mark van der Maarel. He receives a Yellow card.
- 52' Controversy at the stadium! Mark van der Maarel argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 55' The referee has no hesitation. Abdou Harroui is booked for Sparta Rotterdam — Yellow card on 55.
- 56' Abdou Harroui has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 56.
- 59' Vito van Crooij catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 59.
- 64' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 66' Magnificent from Mark van der Maarel! That is 4 goals in 317 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 67' It is a substitution in FC Utrecht team. Adrian Dalmau is replaced by Anastasios Douvikas on 67 minute.
- 71' The whistle greets Bart Ramselaar as he departs to be replaced by Simon Gustafson.
- 72' A tactical swap from FC Utrecht — Sylian Mokono on, Hidde ter Avest off on 72 minutes.
- 75' Anastasios Douvikas does the damage! The net is bulging and FC Utrecht surge ahead!
- 76' Sparta Rotterdam make a change. Bryan Smeets trudges off to be replaced by Kenzo Goudmijn on 76 minutes.
- 78' Quinten Timber makes way for Joris van Overeem at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Utrecht.
- 79' Time for substitution for FC Utrecht. Othman Boussaid is replaced by Moussa Sylla.
- 80' Time for substitution for FC Utrecht. Quinten Timber is replaced by Joris van Overeem.
- 81' A tactical swap from FC Utrecht — Djevencio van der Kust on, Django Warmerdam off on 81 minutes.
- 86' Mica Pinto makes way for Gaultier Overman at the 86 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sparta Rotterdam.
- 90' Bart Vriends has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. FC Utrecht take all three points.
Lineups
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 6
- 2
- 14
- 7
- 1
-
26
Othman Boussaid ↓ Moussa Sylla 79'
- 9
- 21
-
5
Hidde ter Avest ↓ Sylian Mokono 72'
- 27
Bench
-
10
Simon Gustafson ↑ 71'
-
8
Joris van Overeem ↑ 78'
-
25
Sylian Mokono ↑ 72'
-
29
Moussa Sylla ↑ 79'
- 32
-
18
Anastasios Douvikas ↑ 67'
- 16
- 19
- 17
-
35
Djevencio van der Kust ↑ 80'
Coach
Rene Hake
Sparta Rotterdam Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Vito van Crooij ↓ Laurent Jans 76'
-
11
Mario Engels ↓ Emanuel Emegha 46'
-
5
Mica Pinto ↓ Gaultier Overman 86'
- 4
- 2
- 9
-
10
Bryan Smeets ↓ Kenzo Goudmijn 76'
- 8
-
6
Adil Auassar ↓ Laros Duarte 46'
- 3
- 1
Bench
- 20
-
16
Kenzo Goudmijn ↑ 76'
-
12
Laurent Jans ↑ 76'
- 30
-
14
Laros Duarte ↑ 46'
- 17
-
18
Emanuel Emegha ↑ 46'
-
13
Gaultier Overman ↑ 86'
- 15
Coach
Henk Fraser
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Anastasios Douvikas | 4 |
| Victor Jensen | 3 |
| Sander van de Streek | 2 |
| Paxten Aaronson | 2 |
| Mimoun Mahi | 2 |
| Tobias Lauritsen | 2 |
| Bart Ramselaar | 2 |
| Simon Gustafson | 2 |
Head to Head
FC Utrecht Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.62
FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.71
Sparta Rotterdam xG
I would bet for:
FC Utrecht or Sparta Rotterdam 76% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Utrecht win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.33
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
FC Utrecht or Draw
67%
Draw or Sparta Rotterdam
57%
FC Utrecht or Sparta Rotterdam
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Utrecht win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–0 not predicted4 – 0Actual
1 – 1
10.8%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
7.7%
2 – 2
6.6%
0 – 1
5.4%
0 – 2
5.2%
0 – 0
5.1%
1 – 0
5.1%
2 – 0
4.7%
1 – 3
4.6%
3 – 1
4.2%
2 – 3
3.8%
Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht
| Handicap | FC Utrecht covers | Push | Sparta Rotterdam covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 17% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 18% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
19%
✗
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.