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 12 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- FC Utrecht 12 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Erwin Blank
- Referee Peter Janson
- Referee Christiaan Bax
- Referee Van der Eijk
- Referee Maarten Ketting
6 games this season
🟨 3.2/game
⚽ 16.0 goals/game
🟥 2 total
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #14 |
| 12 | Points | 12 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 3 / 3 / 6 | W / D / L | 3 / 3 / 6 |
| 21 | Scored | 21 |
| 29 | Conceded | 34 |
| -8 | GD | -13 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 25% | Win % | 25% |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
67%
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 12th (12 pts). FC Utrecht are 14th (12 pts).
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
FC Utrecht
0-15
1/5
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/7
46-60
5/9
61-75
5/3
76+
7/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Sparta Rotterdam
| Milan Zonneveld | 8 G | 2 A |
| Marvin Young | 2 G | 1 A |
| Nokkvi THorisson | 1 G |
FC Utrecht
| Artem Stepanov | 5 G | |
| Yoann Cathline | 4 G | 2 A |
| Angel Alarcon | 4 G | 1 A |
| Dani de Wit | 3 G | 1 A |
| Adrian Blake | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Sparta Rotterdam launch into their encounter with FC Utrecht.
- 5' Sparta Rotterdam currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 7' What composure from Jean-Christophe Bahebeck! The France international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 12' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sparta Rotterdam and FC Utrecht are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 17' Over 17 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 20' The Germany Ragnar Ache breaks the deadlock on 20 minutes. 1-1!
- 25' Ariel Harush has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 30' The travelling FC Utrecht supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 40' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 43' Adam Maher has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 43 minutes.
- 43' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ariel Harush on 43 minutes.
- 48' FC Utrecht looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Matisse Didden scoring 1 goals.
- 49' Adam Maher has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 49.
- 54' FC Utrecht are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 59' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Utrecht that had 325 games and scored 447 goals.
- 64' Sparta Rotterdam ring the changes. Mohammed Rayhi has done his job and it is now time for Joel Piroe to step up.
- 66' FC Utrecht manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Urby Emanuelson is hanging Jean-Christophe Bahebeck on the field on 66 minute.
- 71' With 0 assists to his name this season, Gyrano Kerk is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sparta Rotterdam.
- 74' The whistle greets Bart Ramselaar as he departs to be replaced by Patrick Joosten.
- 79' Sparta Rotterdam are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against FC Utrecht's shape.
- 84' Lars Veldwijk has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lassana Faye on 84 minute.
- 88' The FC Utrecht bench stirs into life. Gyrano Kerk is withdrawn and Giovanni Troupee gets his opportunity.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jurgen Mattheij.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for FC Utrecht players.
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 |
| Sean Klaiber | 2 |
| Othman Boussaid | 2 |
| Camiel Neghli | 2 |
| Adam Maher | 2 |
| Sander van de Streek | 2 |
| Paxten Aaronson | 2 |
Head to Head
Sparta Rotterdam Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.21
Sparta Rotterdam xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.87
FC Utrecht xG
I would bet for:
Sparta Rotterdam or FC Utrecht 76% + Over 2.5 goals 76%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Utrecht win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.08
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 3.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 4.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
Double Chance
Sparta Rotterdam or Draw
65%
Draw or FC Utrecht
58%
Sparta Rotterdam or FC Utrecht
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Utrecht win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
7.8%
2 – 1
7.5%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
5.5%
3 – 2
5.1%
2 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
4.3%
1 – 3
3.9%
1 – 0
3.4%
3 – 3
3.2%
0 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Sparta Rotterdam
| Handicap | Sparta Rotterdam covers | Push | FC Utrecht covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 14% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 18% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 15% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.