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PSV vs Sparta Rotterdam, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2020-21
PSV
1 – 0
Full Time
Sparta Rotterdam
Sun 29 Nov 2020 · 19:00 UTC Philips Stadion HT 45+2' · FT 45+3'
Richy Ledezma 30' Y
Y 66' Sven Mijnans
Y 81' Mario Engels
Y 83' Aaron Meijers

Overview

Match Preview

PSV vs Sparta Rotterdam — Eredivisie at Philips Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Jeroen Manschot
  • Referee Erik Kleinjan
  • Referee Erwin Blank
  • Referee Sjoerd Nanninga

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

11
2
PSV 13 games · Avg 3.5 goals Sparta Rotterdam
Last 5 meetings
2020-11-29 PSV 1–0 Sparta Rotterdam 2019-11-02 Sparta Rotterdam 2–2 PSV

Recent Form

PSV
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Nov Sparta Rotterdam H 1–0 W
26 Nov PAOK FC H 3–2 W
22 Nov FC Twente '65 A 1–1 D
08 Nov Willem II Tilburg H 3–0 W
05 Nov PAOK FC A 1–4 L
01 Nov ADO Den Haag H 4–0 W
Sparta Rotterdam
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Nov PSV A 0–1 L
22 Nov ADO Den Haag H 6–0 W
07 Nov RKC Waalwijk A 2–0 W
01 Nov SC Heerenveen H 1–4 L
25 Oct Heracles Almelo H 1–1 D
18 Oct Feyenoord Rotterdam A 1–1 D

Season Stats

PSV Sparta Rotterdam
#3 Position #8
4 Points 3
2 Played 2
1 / 1 / 0 W / D / L 1 / 0 / 1
4 Scored 3
3 Conceded 2
+1 GD +1
2.00 PPG 1.50
50% Win % 50%

Key Stats

62% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
69% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
PSV this season
0% Clean Sheets
Sparta Rotterdam this season

PSV are 3rd (4 pts). Sparta Rotterdam are 8th (3 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

PSV
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against PSV and Sparta Rotterdam has kicked off!
  • 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 15' Reda Kharchouch has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 20' Sparta Rotterdam fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 25' Sparta Rotterdam is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 30' That is a Yellow card for PSV. Richy Ledezma will be fuming at that decision.
  • 35' Sparta Rotterdam are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 40' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. PSV needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 45' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 50' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 55' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mica Pinto made 265 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 60' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both PSV and Sparta Rotterdam are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 64' Donyell Malen has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mario Gotze on 64 minute.
  • 66' Sven Mijnans catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 66.
  • 70' Fresh legs for PSV! Ibrahim Sangare comes on to replace Pablo Rosario.
  • 75' Sven Mijnans needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 78' Donyell Malen makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and PSV are in front.
  • 79' Jordan Teze makes way for Denzel Dumfries at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from PSV.
  • 80' The supporters are chanting for Jeffrey Fortes. He replaces Deroy Duarte on 80 minute.
  • 81' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Mario Engels.
  • 83' Aaron Meijers is having his name booked by the referee on 83.
  • 84' Abdou Harroui makes way for Danzell Gravenberch at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sparta Rotterdam.
  • 89' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 1-0 the final result. Sparta Rotterdam will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

PSV Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Roger Schmidt

Sparta Rotterdam Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Henk Fraser

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.51 PSV xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09 Sparta Rotterdam xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
PSV49% Draw27% Sparta Rotterdam24%
Actual: PSV win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.6
Actual: No — clean sheet

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

PSV or Draw
76%
Draw or Sparta Rotterdam
51%
PSV or Sparta Rotterdam
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
PSV32% Draw48% Sparta Rotterdam20%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
8.9%
2 – 0
8.2%
0 – 1
7.1%
1 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.5%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
4.1%
3 – 2
2.5%

Asian Handicap — PSV

Handicap PSV covers Push Sparta Rotterdam covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 14% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 22% 55%
-0.5 45% — 55%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 16% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

PSV keeps clean sheet
34% ✗
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
23% ✓

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