Sparta Rotterdam vs Almere City FC, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sparta Rotterdam vs Almere City FC — Eredivisie at Het Kasteel.
- Sparta Rotterdam 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Almere City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Allard Lindhout
- Assistant 1 Charles Schaap
- Assistant 2 Maarten Ketting
4 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 2.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 2 | 1 |
| 14 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 1 |
| 15 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | ADO Den Haag | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Nov | Almere City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Oct | RKC Waalwijk | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Oct | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Oct | PSV | H | 0–4 | L |
| 01 Oct | SBV Excelsior | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Sep | SBV Vitesse | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Nov | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Oct | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Oct | NEC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Oct | RKC Waalwijk | H | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Sep | FC Utrecht | A | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Sep | PSV | H | 0–4 | L |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Sparta Rotterdam this season
Sparta Rotterdam this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sparta Rotterdam
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Het Kasteel that hosts another battle between Sparta Rotterdam and Almere City FC.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' Sparta Rotterdam are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Almere City FC backline.
- 12' Against the run of play, Thomas Robinet has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 17' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 22' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 27' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sparta Rotterdam and Almere City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 32' With 0 assists to his name this season, Manel Royo is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sparta Rotterdam.
- 37' The energy levels are beginning to show. Alex Pastoor might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 42' The 35-year-old Bart Vriends has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 46' Time for substitution for Sparta Rotterdam. Pelle Clement is replaced by Charles-Andreas Brym.
- 51' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 56' Yoann Cathline has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 61' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 66' Djevencio van der Kust, a Suriname , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 71' Sparta Rotterdam currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 72' The crowd applauds Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp as he leaves the pitch. Yann Kitala steps in for Almere City FC.
- 73' The Almere City FC bench stirs into life. Rajiv van La Parra is withdrawn and Yoann Cathline gets his opportunity.
- 76' What a moment for Kornelius Hansen! That strike on 76 puts his side firmly in control.
- 76' Time for substitution for Sparta Rotterdam. Camiel Neghli is replaced by Agustin Anello.
- 81' Agustin Anello is ready to make an impact after coming on for Camiel Neghli at the 81 minute mark.
- 82' The supporters are chanting for Lance Duijvestijn. He replaces Yoann Cathline on 82 minute.
- 84' What a strike from Joshua Kitolano! The score is 1-2.
- 89' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sparta Rotterdam and Almere City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- Almere City FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Sparta Rotterdam Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
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Camiel Neghli ↓ Agustin Anello 76'
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Bench
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Charles-Andreas Brym ↑ 46'
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Agustin Anello ↑ 76'
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Coach
Jeroen Rijsdijk
Almere City FC Lineups
5-3-2Starting XI
- 4
- 27
- 9
- 5
- 28
- 15
- 3
- 1
- 39
- 23
- 17
Bench
- 8
- 6
- 18
- 10
- 29
- 26
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Yann Kitala ↑ 72'
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19
Yoann Cathline ↑ 73'
- 14
- 32
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Christopher Mamengi ↑ 82'
- 36
Coach
Alex Pastoor
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Thomas Robinet | 3 |
| Pelle Clement | 1 |
| Camiel Neghli | 1 |
| Mitchell van Bergen | 1 |
| Mike Eerdhuijzen | 1 |
| Kristian Hlynsson | 1 |
| Kornelius Hansen | 1 |
| Joshua Kitolano | 1 |
Head to Head
Sparta Rotterdam Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.14
Sparta Rotterdam xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44
Almere City FC xG
I would bet for:
Sparta Rotterdam or Almere City FC 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Almere City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.58
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
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10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
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27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
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53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
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74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
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87% |
Double Chance
Sparta Rotterdam or Draw
59%
Draw or Almere City FC
70%
Sparta Rotterdam or Almere City FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Almere City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 1
9.9%
0 – 0
9.6%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
7.6%
1 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
6.8%
2 – 2
5%
2 – 0
4.8%
1 – 3
4.2%
0 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Sparta Rotterdam
| Handicap | Sparta Rotterdam covers | Push | Almere City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 17% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 21% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Almere City FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.