Sparta Rotterdam vs FC Groningen, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
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Sparta Rotterdam vs FC Groningen — Eredivisie at Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel.
- Sparta Rotterdam 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- FC Groningen 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Mario Diks
- Referee Hessel Steegstra
- Referee Jan de Vries
- Referee Danny Makkelie
- Referee Robin Gansner
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec | FC Groningen | H | 2–3 | L |
| 13 Dec | Willem II Tilburg | A | 3–1 | W |
| 04 Dec | FC Emmen | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Nov | PSV | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Nov | ADO Den Haag | H | 6–0 | W |
| 07 Nov | RKC Waalwijk | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Dec | RKC Waalwijk | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Dec | AZ | A | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Nov | Willem II Tilburg | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Nov | SBV Vitesse | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Nov | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Sparta Rotterdam | FC Groningen | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #9 |
| 3 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 1 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 0 |
| 3 | Scored | 2 |
| 2 | Conceded | 1 |
| +1 | GD | +1 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 50% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Sparta Rotterdam this season
Sparta Rotterdam this season
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
FC Groningen this season
Sparta Rotterdam are 8th (3 pts). FC Groningen are 9th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sparta Rotterdam
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Groningen
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel!
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' Sparta Rotterdam started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 15' Netherlands international Aaron Meijers has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 16' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Wessel Dammers makes it 0-1.
- 21' With 0 assists to his name this season, Adil Auassar is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Groningen.
- 26' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Miguel suffering a number of foals already.
- 31' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sparta Rotterdam must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 36' Magnificent from Lennart Thy! That is 47 goals in 232 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 41' 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.
- 46' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 51' Sparta Rotterdam are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 53' Jorgen Larsen doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 58' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sparta Rotterdam that had 230 games and scored 307 goals.
- 63' Sergio Padt is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Groningen so far.
- 67' Time for substitution for Sparta Rotterdam. Bryan Smeets is replaced by Mario Engels.
- 71' It’s a booking for Sparta Rotterdam player. Mica Pinto gets a Yellow card.
- 73' FC Groningen manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sam Schreck is hanging Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist on the field on 73 minute.
- 74' A goal from the Norway international Jorgen Larsen! He fires home on 74 to make it 1-3!
- 76' Sparta Rotterdam manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tom Beugelsdijk is hanging Michael Heylen on the field on 76 minute.
- 79' Another substitution for Sparta Rotterdam to replace Mica Pinto by Aaron Meijers on 79 minute.
- 80' Against the run of play, Wouter Burger has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 85' Another change for FC Groningen made on 85 minute. Damil Dankerlui leaves to be changed by Miguel.
- 90' FC Groningen ring the changes. Jorgen Larsen has done his job and it is now time for Thijs Dallinga to step up.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from FC Groningen to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Sparta Rotterdam Lineups
Starting XI
-
5
Mica Pinto ↓ Aaron Meijers 76'
- 4
- 2
- 9
-
11
Deroy Duarte ↓ Wouter Burger 76'
-
10
Bryan Smeets ↓ Mario Engels 67'
- 8
- 6
-
7
Sven Mijnans ↓ Reda Kharchouch 67'
- 3
- 1
Bench
- 20
- 12
-
14
Tom Beugelsdijk ↑ 76'
-
15
Aaron Meijers ↑ 76'
-
16
Mario Engels ↑ 67'
-
13
Wouter Burger ↑ 76'
- 30
- 21
- 19
-
17
Reda Kharchouch ↑ 67'
- 18
Coach
Henk Fraser
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 3
-
2
Damil Dankerlui ↓ Miguel 85'
- 11
- 1
-
26
Daniel van Kaam ↓ Tomas Suslov 85'
- 5
- 18
- 4
-
9
Jorgen Larsen ↓ Thijs Dallinga 90'
- 15
Bench
-
8
Sam Schreck ↑ 73'
-
37
Thijs Dallinga ↑ 90'
- 24
- 25
-
17
Miguel ↑ 85'
- 33
- 32
- 34
-
31
Tomas Suslov ↑ 85'
- 35
- 48
Coach
Danny Buijs
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Arno Verschueren | 4 |
| Tobias Lauritsen | 3 |
| Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist | 3 |
| Koki Saito | 2 |
| Vito van Crooij | 2 |
| Jorgen Larsen | 2 |
| Lennart Thy | 2 |
| Jonathan de Guzman | 1 |
Head to Head
Sparta Rotterdam Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.47
Sparta Rotterdam xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.64
FC Groningen xG
I would bet for:
Sparta Rotterdam or FC Groningen 73% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Groningen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.11
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Sparta Rotterdam or Draw
60%
Draw or FC Groningen
67%
Sparta Rotterdam or FC Groningen
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
1 – 2
8.5%
2 – 1
7.6%
0 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
6.2%
0 – 2
6%
1 – 0
5.8%
2 – 0
4.8%
1 – 3
4.6%
3 – 1
3.7%
2 – 3
Actual
Asian Handicap — Sparta Rotterdam
| Handicap | Sparta Rotterdam covers | Push | FC Groningen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 17% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 19% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.