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FC Utrecht vs Sparta Rotterdam, Eredivisie 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2022-23
FC Utrecht
3 – 1
Full Time
Sparta Rotterdam
Sun 23 Oct 2022 · 14:45 UTC Stadion Galgenwaard HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 90' Maurice Steijn
Y 90' Vito van Crooij
Y 90' Mike Eerdhuijzen

Overview

Match Preview

FC Utrecht vs Sparta Rotterdam — Eredivisie at Stadion Galgenwaard.

Match Details

  • Referee Stan Teuben
  • Referee Richard Polman
  • Referee Bas Nijhuis
  • Referee Richard Brondijk
  • Referee Martijn Vos
  • Referee Roan van Marrewijk (Netherlands)

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

9
2
3
FC Utrecht 14 games · Avg 2.8 goals Sparta Rotterdam
Last 5 meetings
2022-10-23 FC Utrecht 3–1 Sparta Rotterdam 2022-01-23 Sparta Rotterdam 0–3 FC Utrecht 2021-08-15 FC Utrecht 4–0 Sparta Rotterdam 2021-05-13 Sparta Rotterdam 0–0 FC Utrecht 2021-01-24 FC Utrecht 1–0 Sparta Rotterdam

Recent Form

FC Utrecht
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Oct Sparta Rotterdam H 3–1 W
16 Oct PSV A 1–6 L
09 Oct AZ H 1–2 L
02 Oct SBV Excelsior A 1–0 W
16 Sep NEC H 0–0 D
11 Sep SBV Vitesse H 1–0 W
Sparta Rotterdam
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Oct FC Utrecht A 1–3 L
16 Oct NEC H 2–0 W
08 Oct FC Emmen H 3–1 W
02 Oct RKC Waalwijk A 2–2 D
17 Sep FC Groningen H 2–1 W
11 Sep Feyenoord Rotterdam A 0–3 L

Season Stats

FC Utrecht Sparta Rotterdam
#6 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 (14 games)
64% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

FC Utrecht are 6th (0 pts). Sparta Rotterdam are 16th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for FC Utrecht to score. At the same time, Sparta Rotterdam does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mike Eerdhuijzen made 230 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 6' Daishawn Redan has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 6 minutes.
  • 11' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 11 minutes.
  • 16' Arno Verschueren has been relatively quiet despite scoring 29 goals in his last 103 appearances.
  • 21' FC Utrecht are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sparta Rotterdam's shape.
  • 26' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 31' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 36' FC Utrecht started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 36.
  • 41' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Sparta Rotterdam needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 46' Sparta Rotterdam make a change. Dirk Abels trudges off to be replaced by Shurandy Sambo on 46 minutes.
  • 48' Anastasios Douvikas doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 53' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Utrecht and Sparta Rotterdam are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 58' Sparta Rotterdam are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 63' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 67' Another substitution for FC Utrecht to replace Taylor Booth by Othman Boussaid on 67 minute.
  • 72' Another substitution for FC Utrecht to replace Daishawn Redan by Bas Dost on 72 minute.
  • 75' FC Utrecht ring the changes. Mike van der Hoorn has done his job and it is now time for Ruben Kluivert to step up.
  • 79' Sean Klaiber does the damage! The net is bulging and FC Utrecht surge ahead!
  • 84' Against the run of play, Joshua Kitolano has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 86' It is a substitution in Sparta Rotterdam team. Bart Vriends is replaced by Mario Engels on 86 minute.
  • 90' Poor challenge from Maurice Steijn. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 3-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

FC Utrecht Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Henk Fraser

Sparta Rotterdam Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Maurice Steijn

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Anastasios Douvikas 4
Victor Jensen 3
Othman Boussaid 2
Camiel Neghli 2
Adam Maher 2
Sander van de Streek 2
Paxten Aaronson 2
Mimoun Mahi 2

Head to Head

2022-10-23 FC Utrecht 3–1 Sparta Rotterdam 2022-01-23 Sparta Rotterdam 0–3 FC Utrecht 2021-08-15 FC Utrecht 4–0 Sparta Rotterdam 2021-05-13 Sparta Rotterdam 0–0 FC Utrecht 2021-01-24 FC Utrecht 1–0 Sparta Rotterdam

FC Utrecht Form

2022-10-23 FC Utrecht 3–1 Sparta Rotterdam W 2022-10-16 PSV 6–1 FC Utrecht L 2022-10-09 FC Utrecht 1–2 AZ L 2022-10-02 SBV Excelsior 0–1 FC Utrecht W 2022-09-16 FC Utrecht 0–0 NEC D 2022-09-11 FC Utrecht 1–0 SBV Vitesse W

Sparta Rotterdam Form

2022-10-23 FC Utrecht 3–1 Sparta Rotterdam L 2022-10-16 Sparta Rotterdam 2–0 NEC W 2022-10-08 Sparta Rotterdam 3–1 FC Emmen W 2022-10-02 RKC Waalwijk 2–2 Sparta Rotterdam D 2022-09-17 Sparta Rotterdam 2–1 FC Groningen W 2022-09-11 Feyenoord Rotterdam 3–0 Sparta Rotterdam L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.12 FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.36 Sparta Rotterdam xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 81% + Under — clean sheet likely 78%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Utrecht55% Draw32% Sparta Rotterdam13%
Actual: FC Utrecht win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes22% 0% No78%
Avg goals/match: 1.48
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 75%
25%
± 1.5 43%
57%
± 2.5 19%
81%
± 3.5 7%
93%
± 4.5 2%
98%

Double Chance

FC Utrecht or Draw
87%
Draw or Sparta Rotterdam
45%
FC Utrecht or Sparta Rotterdam
68%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FC Utrecht32% Draw61% Sparta Rotterdam7%
Actual: FC Utrecht win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
25.4%
1 – 0
24.4%
2 – 0
13.5%
1 – 1
9.8%
0 – 1
6.7%
2 – 1
5.3%
3 – 0
4.9%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
1.6%
4 – 0
1.4%
0 – 2
1.2%
2 – 2
1%

Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht

Handicap FC Utrecht covers Push Sparta Rotterdam covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 16% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 30% 46%
-0.5 54% — 46%
+0.5 90% — 10%
+1 90% 8% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 1% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
70% ✗
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
33% ✓

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