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SC Heerenveen vs Sparta Rotterdam, Eredivisie 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2021-22
Sat 11 Dec 2021 · 19:00 UTC Abe Lenstra Stadion HT 45' · FT 45'
Nick Bakker 34' Y
Rami Kaib 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

SC Heerenveen vs Sparta RotterdamEredivisie at Abe Lenstra Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Rob Dieperink
  • Referee J. van der Laan
  • Referee Frank Jansen
  • Referee Freek Vandeursen
  • Referee Sam Droge
  • Referee Erik Koopman

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Dec Sparta Rotterdam H 0–0 D
04 Dec Heracles Almelo A 1–0 W
28 Nov PSV H 1–1 D
21 Nov Willem II Tilburg H 2–1 W
06 Nov NEC A 1–1 D
30 Oct SBV Vitesse H 1–2 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Dec SC Heerenveen A 0–0 D
05 Dec AZ A 1–3 L
28 Nov AFC Ajax H 0–1 L
20 Nov FC Twente '65 H 0–1 L
06 Nov Willem II Tilburg A 3–0 W
31 Oct Feyenoord Rotterdam H 0–1 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' And we are off! SC Heerenveen vs Sparta Rotterdam — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both SC Heerenveen and Sparta Rotterdam are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 20' Syria international Mohammed Osman has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 25' Vito van Crooij has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 30' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 30 minutes.
  • 34' That is a Yellow card for SC Heerenveen. Nick Bakker will be fuming at that decision.
  • 39' Dirk Abels is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sparta Rotterdam tonight.
  • 44' Sparta Rotterdam come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 46' The whistle greets Anthony Musaba as he departs to be replaced by Rami Hajal.
  • 51' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both SC Heerenveen and Sparta Rotterdam are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 56' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 61' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 64' The SC Heerenveen bench stirs into life. Filip Stevanovic is withdrawn and Siem de Jong gets his opportunity.
  • 66' Kenzo Goudmijn is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mohammed Osman at the 66 minute mark.
  • 71' It looks like no one’s ball. Sparta Rotterdam is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 72' Another change for Sparta Rotterdam made on 72 minute. Emanuel Emegha leaves to be changed by Vito van Crooij.
  • 73' The Sparta Rotterdam bench stirs into life. Giannis Masouras is withdrawn and Laurent Jans gets his opportunity.
  • 74' Laurent Jans is ready to make an impact after coming on for Giannis Masouras at the 74 minute mark.
  • 76' SC Heerenveen make a change. Tibor Halilovic trudges off to be replaced by Benjamin Nygren on 76 minutes.
  • 79' The supporters are chanting for Aaron Meijers. He replaces Mica Pinto on 79 minute.
  • 80' The supporters are chanting for Aaron Meijers. He replaces Mica Pinto on 80 minute.
  • 85' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 90' Poor challenge from Rami Kaib. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 0-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.66 SC Heerenveen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.5 Sparta Rotterdam xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 88% + Under — clean sheet likely 79%

Match Result

✓ Correct
SC Heerenveen38% Draw40% Sparta Rotterdam22%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes21% 0% No79%
Avg goals/match: 1.16
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 66%
34%
± 1.5 33%
67%
± 2.5 12%
88%
± 3.5 4%
96%
± 4.5 1%
99%

Double Chance

SC Heerenveen or Draw
78%
Draw or Sparta Rotterdam
62%
SC Heerenveen or Sparta Rotterdam
60%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
SC Heerenveen18% Draw69% Sparta Rotterdam13%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
19%
0 – 1
13.7%
1 – 1
11.5%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 1
3.7%
0 – 2
3.4%
1 – 2
2.7%
3 – 0
1.3%
2 – 2
1.1%
3 – 1
0.9%
0 – 3
0.6%

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% 23% 68%
-0.5 32% 68%
+0.5 79% 21%
+1 79% 17% 5%
+1.5 95% 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% 1%

Clean Sheet

SC Heerenveen keeps clean sheet
61%
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
52%

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