Heracles Almelo vs Sparta Rotterdam, Eredivisie 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Heracles Almelo vs Sparta Rotterdam — Eredivisie at Erve Asito.
- Heracles Almelo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sparta Rotterdam 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Hessel Steegstra
- Referee Jan de Vries
- Referee Danny Makkelie
- Referee Kevin Blom
- Referee Bas van Dongen
- Referee Joey Kooij
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (11 games)
27%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
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
Heracles Almelo Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 23
- 14
- 26
-
5
Marco Rente ↓ Justin Hoogma 77'
- 29
- 11
- 9
- 13
-
30
Anas Ouahim ↓ Adrian Szoke 89'
- 3
Bench
-
7
Bilal Basacikoglu ↑ 46'
-
21
Justin Hoogma ↑ 77'
-
33
Samuel Armenteros ↑ 61'
- 28
- 19
- 12
-
17
Adrian Szoke ↑ 89'
- 8
- 22
- 20
- 36
- 32
Coach
Frank Wormuth
Sparta Rotterdam Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 5
- 7
-
11
Younes Namli ↓ Mica Pinto 79'
- 6
- 2
-
9
Lennart Thy ↓ Mario Engels 79'
- 4
-
10
Sven Mijnans ↓ Tom Beugelsdijk 61'
- 3
- 1
Bench
- 30
-
18
Tom Beugelsdijk ↑ 61'
- 19
-
21
Mario Engels ↑ 79'
- 13
- 12
-
22
Mica Pinto ↑ 79'
-
14
Michael Heylen ↑ 79'
- 20
-
16
Jeremy van Mullem ↑ 30'
- 15
- 17
Coach
Maurice Steijn
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Justin Hoogma | 2 |
| Rai Vloet | 2 |
| Lennart Thy | 2 |
| Sinan Bakis | 2 |
| Mario Engels | 2 |
| Charles-Andreas Brym | 1 |
| Abdou Harroui | 1 |
| Shunsuke Mito | 1 |
Head to Head
Heracles Almelo Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: Sparta Rotterdam win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.

