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SC Heerenveen vs Sparta Rotterdam, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2020-21
Sun 16 May 2021 · 12:30 UTC Abe Lenstra Stadion HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

SC Heerenveen vs Sparta RotterdamEredivisie at Abe Lenstra Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Jeroen Manschot
  • Referee Roy de Nas
  • Referee Martin van den Kerkhof
  • Referee Maarten Ketting
  • Referee Jermaine Lapar
  • Referee Sam Droge

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 May Sparta Rotterdam H 1–2 L
13 May FC Emmen A 1–3 L
08 May FC Utrecht H 0–0 D
02 May PSV A 2–2 D
24 Apr PEC Zwolle H 0–2 L
11 Apr FC Groningen A 2–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 May SC Heerenveen A 2–1 W
13 May FC Utrecht H 0–0 D
07 May SBV Vitesse H 3–0 W
02 May FC Groningen A 2–1 W
24 Apr VVV Venlo H 2–0 W
10 Apr AZ A 0–2 L

Season Stats

SC Heerenveen Sparta Rotterdam
#15 Position #16
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
PPG
Win %

Key Stats

62% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
69% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

SC Heerenveen are 15th (0 pts). Sparta Rotterdam are 16th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Abe Lenstra Stadion!
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Lucas Woudenberg made 369 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 7' Lennart Thy is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 12' SC Heerenveen are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sparta Rotterdam's shape.
  • 16' A stunning finish from Wouter Burger — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 17' What composure from Wouter Burger! The Netherlands international strokes it home. 0-3.
  • 22' 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.
  • 25' Jeffry Fortes is replacing Aaron Meijers for the Sparta Rotterdam side.
  • 26' Sparta Rotterdam make a change. Aaron Meijers trudges off to be replaced by Jeffry Fortes on 26 minutes.
  • 29' Jeffry Fortes has so much to prove this time. He replaces Aaron Meijers on 29 minute.
  • 30' Controversy at the stadium! Bryan Smeets argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 35' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 40' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 45' Jan Paul van Hecke has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 103 appearances.
  • 50' Over 50 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 55' Sparta Rotterdam are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 60' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both SC Heerenveen and Sparta Rotterdam are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 61' Deroy Duarte gets the nod from Sparta Rotterdam. He replaces Michael Heylen and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 62' Deroy Duarte is ready to make an impact after coming on for Michael Heylen at the 62 minute mark.
  • 65' Another substitution for Sparta Rotterdam to replace Michael Heylen by Deroy Duarte on 65 minute.
  • 67' A stunning finish from Siem de Jong — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 72' Joey Veerman is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sparta Rotterdam so far.
  • 74' The supporters are chanting for Jeremy van Mullem. He replaces Wouter Burger on 74 minute.
  • 79' A quiet spell here at Abe Lenstra Stadion. Sparta Rotterdam seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 80' The SC Heerenveen bench stirs into life. Pawel Bochniewicz is withdrawn and Ibrahim Dresevic gets his opportunity.
  • 84' SC Heerenveen receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 84.
  • 88' A change in the SC Heerenveen ranks — Mitchell van Bergen exits the field as Rami Hajal enters on 88.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — SC Heerenveen 1-2 Sparta Rotterdam.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
0.73 SC Heerenveen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73 Sparta Rotterdam xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 81% + Under — clean sheet likely 71%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
SC Heerenveen31% Draw38% Sparta Rotterdam31%
Actual: Sparta Rotterdam win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes29% 0% No71%
Avg goals/match: 1.46
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 74%
26%
± 1.5 44%
56%
± 2.5 19%
81%
± 3.5 7%
93%
± 4.5 2%
98%

Double Chance

SC Heerenveen or Draw
69%
Draw or Sparta Rotterdam
69%
SC Heerenveen or Sparta Rotterdam
62%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
SC Heerenveen18% Draw63% Sparta Rotterdam19%
Actual: Sparta Rotterdam win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
25.8%
1 – 0
15.3%
0 – 1
15.3%
1 – 1
13.4%
2 – 0
5.7%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 1
4.6%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
1.9%
3 – 0
1.4%
0 – 3
1.4%
3 – 1
1.2%

Asian Handicap — SC Heerenveen

Handicap SC Heerenveen covers Push Sparta Rotterdam covers
-2.5 2% 98%
-2 2% 7% 91%
-1.5 9% 91%
-1 9% 20% 71%
-0.5 29% 71%
+0.5 71% 29%
+1 71% 20% 9%
+1.5 91% 9%
+2 91% 7% 2%
+2.5 98% 2%

Clean Sheet

SC Heerenveen keeps clean sheet
49%
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
48%

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