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Go Ahead Eagles vs Sparta Rotterdam, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2024-25
Fri 14 Feb 2025 · 19:00 UTC De Adelaarshorst 9,997 HT 45' · FT 45'
Jakob Breum 33' 1–0

Overview

Match Preview

Go Ahead Eagles vs Sparta RotterdamEredivisie at De Adelaarshorst.

Match Details

  • Referee Allard Lindhout
  • Assistant 1 Rogier Honig
  • Assistant 2 Johan Balder
4 games this season 🟨 0.0/game 2.3 goals/game

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Feb Sparta Rotterdam H 1–0 W
08 Feb Heracles Almelo A 2–4 L
02 Feb FC Twente '65 H 2–2 D
18 Jan FC Groningen H 2–1 W
10 Jan Fortuna Sittard A 3–0 W
21 Dec NAC Breda H 2–1 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Feb Go Ahead Eagles A 0–1 L
08 Feb Feyenoord Rotterdam A 0–3 L
02 Feb FC Groningen H 1–0 W
26 Jan AZ A 2–1 W
19 Jan RKC Waalwijk H 1–1 D
11 Jan Heracles Almelo A 1–1 D

Season Stats

Go Ahead Eagles Sparta Rotterdam
#5 Position #8
3 Points 3
1 Played 2
1 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 1 / 0 / 1
4 Scored 3
1 Conceded 2
+3 GD +1
3.00 PPG 1.50
100% Win % 50%

Key Stats

30% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
40% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Go Ahead Eagles this season
0% Clean Sheets
Sparta Rotterdam this season

Go Ahead Eagles are 5th (3 pts). Sparta Rotterdam are 8th (3 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Go Ahead Eagles
0-15
/1
16-30
1/
31-45
/
46-60
/
61-75
3/
76+
/
■ 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 match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Go Ahead Eagles to score. At the same time, Sparta Rotterdam does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 2' Sparta Rotterdam player sees a card in front of him.
  • 7' Go Ahead Eagles are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sparta Rotterdam backline.
  • 12' 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.
  • 17' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Go Ahead Eagles and Sparta Rotterdam are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 22' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 26' Patrick van Aanholt makes way for Teo Quintero at the 26 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sparta Rotterdam.
  • 31' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Go Ahead Eagles needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 33' Jakob Breum puts Go Ahead Eagles on the lead.
  • 38' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 43' Go Ahead Eagles started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 43.
  • 48' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 52' It’s gonna be a card for Teo Quintero.
  • 57' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 62' It looks surprising Sparta Rotterdam does not make any changes. Carel Eiting has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 63' Mohamed Nassoh is replacing Carel Eiting for the Sparta Rotterdam side.
  • 64' Sparta Rotterdam receives a card for a hard tackle on 64.
  • 69' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sparta Rotterdam that had 230 games and scored 307 goals.
  • 71' Nokkvi THorisson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Gjivai Zechiel at the 71 minute mark.
  • 76' The home supporters are growing impatient. Go Ahead Eagles must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 81' Nick Olij, a Netherlands , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 85' Time for substitution for Go Ahead Eagles. Aske Adelgaard is replaced by Dean James.
  • 86' The crowd applauds Calvin Twigt as he leaves the pitch. Robbin Weijenberg steps in for Go Ahead Eagles.
  • 90' Jakob Breum makes way for Milan Smit at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Go Ahead Eagles.
  • 1-0 the final result. Sparta Rotterdam will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.16 Go Ahead Eagles xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.8 Sparta Rotterdam xG
I would bet for: Go Ahead Eagles to win 65% + Over 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Go Ahead Eagles65% Draw21% Sparta Rotterdam14%
Actual: Go Ahead Eagles win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.96
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Go Ahead Eagles or Draw
86%
Draw or Sparta Rotterdam
35%
Go Ahead Eagles or Sparta Rotterdam
79%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Go Ahead Eagles48% Draw41% Sparta Rotterdam11%
Actual: Go Ahead Eagles win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
12%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
9.7%
2 – 1
9.3%
3 – 0
8.4%
0 – 0
6.8%
3 – 1
6.7%
4 – 0
4.5%
2 – 2
3.7%
4 – 1
3.7%
0 – 1
3.5%
1 – 2
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Go Ahead Eagles

Handicap Go Ahead Eagles covers Push Sparta Rotterdam covers
-2.5 23% 77%
-2 23% 20% 56%
-1.5 44% 56%
-1 44% 23% 33%
-0.5 67% 33%
+0.5 88% 12%
+1 88% 8% 4%
+1.5 96% 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% 1%

Clean Sheet

Go Ahead Eagles keeps clean sheet
45%
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
12%

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