Sparta Rotterdam vs FC Utrecht, Eredivisie 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
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Sparta Rotterdam vs FC Utrecht — Eredivisie at Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel.
- Sparta Rotterdam 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- FC Utrecht 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Erwin Blank
- Referee Peter Janson
- Referee Christiaan Bax
- Referee Van der Eijk
- Referee Maarten Ketting
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | FC Utrecht | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Oct | FC Groningen | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Oct | FC Twente '65 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Sep | Fortuna Sittard | A | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Sep | RKC Waalwijk | H | 4–0 | W |
| 14 Sep | AZ | A | 1–5 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Oct | PSV | H | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Oct | SBV Vitesse | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Sep | Willem II Tilburg | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Sep | SC Heerenveen | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Sep | FC Emmen | H | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Sparta Rotterdam | FC Utrecht | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #16 |
| 3 | Points | 0 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 2 |
| 3 | Scored | 2 |
| 2 | Conceded | 6 |
| +1 | GD | -4 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 0.00 |
| 50% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Sparta Rotterdam this season
Sparta Rotterdam this season
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season
FC Utrecht this season
Sparta Rotterdam are 8th (3 pts). FC Utrecht are 16th (0 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 Utrecht
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
1/–
76+
1/1
■ 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' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sparta Rotterdam and FC Utrecht are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 7' Goal! Jean-Christophe Bahebeck scores his 8 goal in 317 matches.
- 12' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 17' FC Utrecht have won 433 goals from 317 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 20' Ragnar Ache doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sparta Rotterdam and FC Utrecht are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 35' FC Utrecht are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 40' FC Utrecht fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 43' A stunning finish from Adam Maher — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 43' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ariel Harush on 43 minutes.
- 48' Bart Ramselaar is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sparta Rotterdam tonight.
- 49' A moment of madness from Adam Maher on 49 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FC Utrecht will be frustrated.
- 54' With 0 assists to his name this season, Dante Rigo is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sparta Rotterdam.
- 59' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Utrecht is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 64' It is a substitution in Sparta Rotterdam team. Mohammed Rayhi is replaced by Joel Piroe on 64 minute.
- 66' The FC Utrecht manager makes a substitution. Jean-Christophe Bahebeck departs to be replaced by Urby Emanuelson.
- 71' Justin Hoogma has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 74' The crowd applauds Bart Ramselaar as he leaves the pitch. Patrick Joosten steps in for FC Utrecht.
- 79' The 32-year-old Mohammed Rayhi has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 84' Sparta Rotterdam ring the changes. Lassana Faye has done his job and it is now time for Lars Veldwijk to step up.
- 88' FC Utrecht make a change. Gyrano Kerk trudges off to be replaced by Giovanni Troupee on 88 minutes.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Jurgen Mattheij argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. FC Utrecht take all three points.
Lineups
Sparta Rotterdam Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 4
-
5
Lassana Faye ↓ Lars Veldwijk 84'
- 1
-
2
Dirk Abels ↓ Khalid Karami 74'
-
8
Mohammed Rayhi ↓ Joel Piroe 64'
- 7
- 6
- 3
- 11
- 9
Bench
-
12
Khalid Karami ↑ 74'
-
13
Joel Piroe ↑ 64'
- 15
- 14
-
19
Lars Veldwijk ↑ 84'
- 20
- 30
Coach
Henk Fraser
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 6
- 2
- 14
- 17
- 22
-
7
Gyrano Kerk ↓ Giovanni Troupee 88'
- 9
- 8
- 16
- 3
Bench
-
19
Patrick Joosten ↑ 74'
-
20
Giovanni Troupee ↑ 88'
- 5
- 1
- 15
-
28
Urby Emanuelson ↑ 66'
- 23
- 32
- 21
- 41
Coach
John van den Brom
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Anastasios Douvikas | 4 |
| Victor Jensen | 3 |
| Bart Ramselaar | 2 |
| Simon Gustafson | 2 |
| Sean Klaiber | 2 |
| Othman Boussaid | 2 |
| Camiel Neghli | 2 |
| Adam Maher | 2 |
Head to Head
Sparta Rotterdam Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.32
Sparta Rotterdam xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11
FC Utrecht xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 65% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Utrecht win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.43
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Sparta Rotterdam or Draw
77%
Draw or FC Utrecht
46%
Sparta Rotterdam or FC Utrecht
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Utrecht win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
9.4%
1 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
8.7%
3 – 1
7.2%
1 – 0
7.1%
3 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
5.2%
0 – 0
4.6%
1 – 2
Actual
4 – 1
4.2%
3 – 2
4%
4 – 0
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Sparta Rotterdam
| Handicap | Sparta Rotterdam covers | Push | FC Utrecht covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -2 | 23% | 19% | 59% |
| -1.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| -1 | 41% | 22% | 37% |
| -0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.