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Heracles Almelo vs Sparta Rotterdam, Eredivisie 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2021-22
Sun 15 May 2022 · 12:30 UTC Erve Asito HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Heracles Almelo vs Sparta RotterdamEredivisie at Erve Asito.

Match Details

  • Referee Hessel Steegstra
  • Referee Jan de Vries
  • Referee Danny Makkelie
  • Referee Kevin Blom
  • Referee Bas van Dongen
  • Referee Joey Kooij

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 May Sparta Rotterdam H 1–3 L
11 May RKC Waalwijk A 0–2 L
07 May Willem II Tilburg A 0–2 L
30 Apr FC Twente '65 H 1–1 D
24 Apr FC Groningen A 1–0 W
10 Apr Feyenoord Rotterdam H 1–4 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 May Heracles Almelo A 3–1 W
11 May PEC Zwolle H 2–0 W
07 May FC Groningen A 2–1 W
30 Apr AZ H 1–1 D
22 Apr FC Twente '65 A 0–2 L
19 Apr SBV Vitesse A 1–0 W

Key Stats

55% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
27% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Erve Asito will turn into a battlefield for Heracles Almelo and Sparta Rotterdam.
  • 5' Sparta Rotterdam started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
  • 10' Noah Fadiga, a Senegal , has 17 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 15' 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.
  • 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Heracles Almelo side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 25' The 28-year-old Emil Hansson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 30' Jeremy van Mullem is ready to make an impact after coming on for Vito van Crooij at the 30 minute mark.
  • 35' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Maurice Steijn will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 40' 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.
  • 45' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 46' Arno Verschueren puts Sparta Rotterdam on the lead.
  • 46' Nikolai Laursen makes way for Bilal Basacikoglu at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Heracles Almelo.
  • 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 56' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Heracles Almelo and Sparta Rotterdam are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 61' Samuel Armenteros has so much to prove this time. He replaces Emil Hansson on 61 minute.
  • 62' Heracles Almelo ring the changes. Emil Hansson has done his job and it is now time for Samuel Armenteros to step up.
  • 67' It is a cagey affair so far. Heracles Almelo in their trying to find a way past Sparta Rotterdam's compact .
  • 69' Lennart Thy makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Sparta Rotterdam are in front.
  • 74' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Tom Beugelsdijk made 95 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 77' Justin Hoogma has so much to prove this time. He replaces Marco Rente on 77 minute.
  • 78' Justin Hoogma is replacing Marco Rente for the Heracles Almelo side.
  • 79' Fresh legs for Sparta Rotterdam! Mario Engels comes on to replace Lennart Thy.
  • 79' GOAL! Mario Engels scores on 79. Assisted by Mica Pinto
  • 80' The Germany Mario Engels breaks the deadlock on 80 minutes. 0-4!
  • 81' Time for substitution for Sparta Rotterdam. Younes Namli is replaced by Mica Pinto.
  • 83' Sinan Bakis has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 83 minutes.
  • 84' Sinan Bakis makes no mistake. The score reads 2-4 and Heracles Almelo are in front.
  • 89' Heracles Almelo manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Adrian Szoke is hanging Anas Ouahim on the field on 89 minute.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-3.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.13 Heracles Almelo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.47 Sparta Rotterdam xG
I would bet for: Heracles Almelo or Sparta Rotterdam 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Heracles Almelo29% Draw28% Sparta Rotterdam43%
Actual: Sparta Rotterdam win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.6
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 48%
52%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Heracles Almelo or Draw
57%
Draw or Sparta Rotterdam
71%
Heracles Almelo or Sparta Rotterdam
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Heracles Almelo21% Draw48% Sparta Rotterdam31%
Actual: Sparta Rotterdam win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 1
9.9%
0 – 0
9.4%
1 – 2
8.7%
0 – 2
7.8%
1 – 0
7.3%
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
5%
2 – 0
4.6%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
3.8%
3 – 1
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Heracles Almelo

Handicap Heracles Almelo covers Push Sparta Rotterdam covers
-2.5 4% 96%
-2 4% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% 89%
-1 11% 16% 72%
-0.5 28% 72%
+0.5 57% 43%
+1 57% 22% 22%
+1.5 78% 22%
+2 78% 13% 9%
+2.5 91% 9%

Clean Sheet

Heracles Almelo keeps clean sheet
24%
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
33%

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