Sparta Rotterdam vs FC Emmen, Eredivisie 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sparta Rotterdam vs FC Emmen — Eredivisie at Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel.
- Sparta Rotterdam 12 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- FC Emmen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Laurens Gerrets
- Referee Bas Nijhuis
- Referee Edwin van de Graaf
- Referee Mark Strijker
- Referee Thomas Krijt
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 12 | 26 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | AFC Ajax | 12 | 25 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 12 | 24 |
| 5 | AZ | 12 | 23 |
| 6 | SC Heerenveen | 12 | 21 |
| 7 | Fortuna Sittard | 12 | 20 |
| 8 | Go Ahead Eagles | 12 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 12 | 15 |
| 11 | NEC | 12 | 14 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 12 | 12 |
| 13 | PEC Zwolle | 12 | 12 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | SBV Excelsior | 12 | 11 |
| 16 | Telstar 1963 | 12 | 10 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 12 | 9 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 12 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Mar | FC Emmen | H | 5–1 | W |
| 21 Feb | RKC Waalwijk | A | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Feb | FC Groningen | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Feb | ADO Den Haag | H | 4–2 | W |
| 01 Feb | FC Twente '65 | A | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Jan | Fortuna Sittard | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Mar | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 1–5 | L |
| 22 Feb | Willem II Tilburg | H | 4–2 | W |
| 15 Feb | Fortuna Sittard | A | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Feb | FC Twente '65 | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Feb | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 0–3 | L |
| 26 Jan | SBV Vitesse | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
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
3/1
16-30
3/9
31-45
3/4
46-60
5/4
61-75
3/4
76+
4/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Sparta Rotterdam
| Milan Zonneveld | 8 G | 2 A |
| Marvin Young | 2 G | 1 A |
| Nokkvi THorisson | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. FC Emmen get us underway at Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel.
- 2' Patrick Joosten is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 7' Lassana Faye needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 12' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Miguel Araujo made 203 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 17' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 22' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 27' The 31-year-old Jafar Arias has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 29' What a moment for Mohammed Rayhi! That strike on 29 puts his side firmly in control.
- 32' Bart Vriends doubles the advantage! 3-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 37' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Hilal Ben Moussa.
- 42' Sparta Rotterdam seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 46' The whistle greets Lorenzo Burnet as he departs to be replaced by Keziah Veendorp.
- 51' Sparta Rotterdam are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 54' Goal! Michael de Leeuw scores his 37 goal in 295 matches.
- 59' Over 59 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 64' Anco Jansen gets the nod from FC Emmen. He replaces Hilal Ben Moussa and will look to change the dynamic.
- 65' It is a substitution in Sparta Rotterdam team. Laros Duarte is replaced by Bryan Smeets on 65 minute.
- 70' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Emmen is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 75' Michael Chacon catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 75.
- 80' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 81' What a moment for Miguel Araujo! That strike on 81 puts his side firmly in control.
- 84' It is a substitution in Sparta Rotterdam team. Patrick Joosten is replaced by Dirk Abels on 84 minute.
- 86' GOAL! Abdou Harroui fires home to make it 4-2!
- Game over. The scoreline of 5-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Sparta Rotterdam Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Patrick Joosten ↓ Dirk Abels 84'
- 4
- 2
- 5
- 1
-
8
Deroy Duarte ↓ Joel Piroe 84'
- 11
-
10
Laros Duarte ↓ Bryan Smeets 65'
- 7
- 6
- 3
Bench
- 17
- 12
- 14
-
16
Dirk Abels ↑ 84'
-
13
Joel Piroe ↑ 84'
-
15
Bryan Smeets ↑ 65'
- 20
- 30
Coach
Henk Fraser
FC Emmen Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 17
- 5
- 26
- 23
- 20
-
36
Hilal Ben Moussa ↓ Anco Jansen 64'
- 2
- 8
-
77
Luka Adzic ↓ Jafar Arias 46'
- 9
Bench
- 1
- 15
- 32
-
25
Jafar Arias ↑ 46'
-
3
Keziah Veendorp ↑ 46'
-
6
Anco Jansen ↑ 64'
- 21
- 11
- 14
- 93
Coach
Dick Lukkien
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vito van Crooij | 3 |
| Michael de Leeuw | 3 |
| Abdou Harroui | 2 |
| Bart Vriends | 2 |
| Miguel Araujo | 2 |
| Deroy Duarte | 1 |
| Laros Duarte | 1 |
| Ole Romeny | 1 |
Sparta Rotterdam Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.05
Sparta Rotterdam xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15
FC Emmen xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 61% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sparta Rotterdam win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.2
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Sparta Rotterdam or Draw
79%
Draw or FC Emmen
45%
Sparta Rotterdam or FC Emmen
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sparta Rotterdam win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–1 not predicted5 – 1Actual
1 – 1
10.4%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
8.5%
1 – 0
7.7%
3 – 1
6.5%
3 – 0
5.7%
0 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 2
5.3%
0 – 1
4%
3 – 2
3.8%
4 – 1
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Sparta Rotterdam
| Handicap | Sparta Rotterdam covers | Push | FC Emmen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 17% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 22% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
FC Emmen keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

