PSV vs Sparta Rotterdam, Eredivisie 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
PSV vs Sparta Rotterdam — Eredivisie at Philips Stadion.
- PSV 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- Sparta Rotterdam 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jeroen Manschot
- Referee Bas van Dongen
- Referee Erik Kleinjan
- Referee Richard Brondijk
- Referee Van der Eijk
- Referee Martijn Vos
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jan | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Nov | AZ | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Nov | AFC Ajax | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Nov | FK Bodo/Glimt | A | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Oct | NEC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 27 Oct | Arsenal FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jan | PSV | A | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Nov | FC Twente '65 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Nov | SBV Vitesse | A | 4–0 | W |
| 29 Oct | Fortuna Sittard | H | 3–1 | W |
| 23 Oct | FC Utrecht | A | 1–3 | L |
| 16 Oct | NEC | H | 2–0 | W |
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)
H2H (13 games)
69%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
PSV this season
PSV this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Sparta Rotterdam this season
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' We are underway at Philips Stadion. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' PSV currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. PSV must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 15' Aaron Meijers has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 25' Sven Mijnans, a Netherlands midfielder, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 30' Nick Olij needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 35' 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.
- 40' 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.
- 45' A moment of madness from Bart Vriends on 45 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sparta Rotterdam will be frustrated.
- 50' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 51' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Noni Madueke.
- 52' Noni Madueke catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 52.
- 57' 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.
- 62' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 67' It is a cagey affair so far. PSV in their trying to find a way past Sparta Rotterdam's compact .
- 69' PSV manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Erick Gutierrez is hanging Joey Veerman on the field on 69 minute.
- 70' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Arno Verschueren.
- 75' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 80' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 85' Sparta Rotterdam is showing some good football. However, Sparta Rotterdam are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 86' Another substitution for PSV to replace Philipp Max by Marco van Ginkel on 86 minute.
- 88' Arno Verschueren makes way for Mike Eerdhuijzen at the 88 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sparta Rotterdam.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
PSV Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 9
- 3
- 21
- 6
- 1
-
31
Philipp Max ↓ Marco van Ginkel 86'
- 22
-
23
Joey Veerman ↓ Erick Gutierrez 69'
-
7
Xavi Simons ↓ Guus Til 69'
- 10
Bench
-
15
Erick Gutierrez ↑ 69'
-
20
Guus Til ↑ 69'
-
8
Marco van Ginkel ↑ 86'
- 16
- 29
- 5
- 24
- 2
- 28
- 32
- 35
Coach
Ruud van Nistelrooy
Sparta Rotterdam Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 11
-
5
Mica Pinto ↓ Aaron Meijers 86'
- 4
- 7
- 3
- 1
- 6
- 2
- 9
- 8
Bench
- 30
-
15
Aaron Meijers ↑ 86'
- 16
- 12
- 20
- 21
- 16
- 19
- 18
-
14
Mike Eerdhuijzen ↑ 88'
- 22
Coach
Maurice Steijn
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luuk de Jong | 3 |
| Donyell Malen | 3 |
| Mauro Junior | 2 |
| Malik Tillman | 2 |
| Johan Bakayoko | 2 |
| Lennart Thy | 2 |
| Ritsu Doan | 2 |
| Anwar El Ghazi | 1 |
Head to Head
PSV Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.36
PSV xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15
Sparta Rotterdam xG
I would bet for:
PSV or Sparta Rotterdam 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.51
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
PSV or Draw
72%
Draw or Sparta Rotterdam
55%
PSV or Sparta Rotterdam
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
10%
2 – 1
8.3%
0 – 1
8.2%
2 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
7%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
3.8%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — PSV
| Handicap | PSV covers | Push | Sparta Rotterdam covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 21% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 18% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
PSV keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
26%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

