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Sparta Rotterdam vs FC Utrecht, Eredivisie 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2021-22
Sparta Rotterdam
0 – 3
Full Time
FC Utrecht
Sun 23 Jan 2022 · 15:45 UTC Sparta Stadion HT 45' · FT 45'
Adrian Dalmau 28' Y
Adrian Dalmau 29' Y
Y 42' Quinten Timber
Y 49' Mike van der Hoorn

Overview

Match Preview

Sparta Rotterdam vs FC Utrecht — Eredivisie at Sparta Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Rens Bluemink
  • Referee Erwin Blank
  • Referee Joey Kooij
  • Referee Frank Jansen
  • Referee Marco Ribbink
  • Referee Michael Eijgelsheim (Netherlands)

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

3
2
9
Sparta Rotterdam 14 games · Avg 2.8 goals FC Utrecht
Last 5 meetings
2022-01-23 Sparta Rotterdam 0–3 FC Utrecht 2021-08-15 FC Utrecht 4–0 Sparta Rotterdam 2021-05-13 Sparta Rotterdam 0–0 FC Utrecht 2021-01-24 FC Utrecht 1–0 Sparta Rotterdam 2020-03-08 FC Utrecht 5–1 Sparta Rotterdam

Recent Form

Sparta Rotterdam
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Jan FC Utrecht H 0–3 L
16 Jan SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden A 1–1 D
23 Dec RKC Waalwijk H 1–1 D
18 Dec SBV Vitesse H 2–2 D
11 Dec SC Heerenveen A 0–0 D
05 Dec AZ A 1–3 L
FC Utrecht
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Jan Sparta Rotterdam A 3–0 W
16 Jan AFC Ajax H 0–3 L
22 Dec FC Twente '65 H 1–1 D
18 Dec Fortuna Sittard A 2–2 D
11 Dec Go Ahead Eagles H 0–0 D
04 Dec PSV A 1–4 L

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)
64% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Sparta Rotterdam this season
0% Clean Sheets
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' Sparta Rotterdam have kicked off against FC Utrecht. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' 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 Aaron Meijers suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 12' FC Utrecht is taking the lead after the goal scored by Anastasios Douvikas on 12.
  • 13' A stunning finish from Anastasios Douvikas — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 18' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 23' Sander van de Streek is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sparta Rotterdam tonight.
  • 28' The referee shows Sparta Rotterdam player a Yellow card on 28.
  • 29' Adrian Dalmau has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 29.
  • 34' With 0 assists to his name this season, Vito van Crooij is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Utrecht.
  • 39' The energy levels are beginning to show. Henk Fraser might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 42' Controversy at the stadium! Quinten Timber argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 47' The deadlock is broken! Mimoun Mahi gets on the scoresheet on 47 minutes.
  • 48' What a moment for Mimoun Mahi! That strike on 48 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 49' Mike van der Hoorn was booked on 49.
  • 54' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 59' The 30-year-old Bart Ramselaar has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 64' The Sparta Rotterdam manager makes a substitution. Aaron Meijers departs to be replaced by Mica Pinto.
  • 65' Bryan Smeets gets the nod from Sparta Rotterdam. He replaces Sven Mijnans and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 70' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 72' FC Utrecht manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Joris van Overeem is hanging Quinten Timber on the field on 72 minute.
  • 75' Brilliant from the ! Sander van de Streek makes it 0-5 with a superb finish on 75.
  • 76' Magnificent from Sander van de Streek! That is 47 goals in 317 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 81' The whistle greets Othman Boussaid as he departs to be replaced by Bart Ramselaar.
  • 83' The Sparta Rotterdam manager makes a substitution. Younes Namli departs to be replaced by Mario Engels.
  • 88' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sparta Rotterdam and FC Utrecht are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 90' Sparta Rotterdam make a change. Tom Beugelsdijk trudges off to be replaced by Achraf Madi on 90 minutes.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-3.

Lineups

Sparta Rotterdam Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Henk Fraser

FC Utrecht Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rene Hake

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Anastasios Douvikas 4
Victor Jensen 3
Paxten Aaronson 2
Mimoun Mahi 2
Tobias Lauritsen 2
Bart Ramselaar 2
Simon Gustafson 2
Sean Klaiber 2

Head to Head

2022-01-23 Sparta Rotterdam 0–3 FC Utrecht 2021-08-15 FC Utrecht 4–0 Sparta Rotterdam 2021-05-13 Sparta Rotterdam 0–0 FC Utrecht 2021-01-24 FC Utrecht 1–0 Sparta Rotterdam 2020-03-08 FC Utrecht 5–1 Sparta Rotterdam

Sparta Rotterdam Form

2022-01-23 Sparta Rotterdam 0–3 FC Utrecht L 2022-01-16 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 1–1 Sparta Rotterdam D 2021-12-23 Sparta Rotterdam 1–1 RKC Waalwijk D 2021-12-18 Sparta Rotterdam 2–2 SBV Vitesse D 2021-12-11 SC Heerenveen 0–0 Sparta Rotterdam D 2021-12-05 AZ 3–1 Sparta Rotterdam L

FC Utrecht Form

2022-01-23 Sparta Rotterdam 0–3 FC Utrecht W 2022-01-16 FC Utrecht 0–3 AFC Ajax L 2021-12-22 FC Utrecht 1–1 FC Twente '65 D 2021-12-18 Fortuna Sittard 2–2 FC Utrecht D 2021-12-11 FC Utrecht 0–0 Go Ahead Eagles D 2021-12-04 PSV 4–1 FC Utrecht L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.99 Sparta Rotterdam xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.51 FC Utrecht xG
I would bet for: Sparta Rotterdam or FC Utrecht 75% + Both teams to score 67%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Sparta Rotterdam43% Draw25% FC Utrecht32%
Actual: FC Utrecht win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes67% 0% No33%
Avg goals/match: 3.5
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 86%
14%
± 2.5 67%
33%
± 3.5 46%
54%
± 4.5 28%
72%

Double Chance

Sparta Rotterdam or Draw
68%
Draw or FC Utrecht
57%
Sparta Rotterdam or FC Utrecht
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sparta Rotterdam36% Draw40% FC Utrecht24%
Actual: FC Utrecht win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 0–3 not predicted
0 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
9.9%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
6%
3 – 1
5.7%
1 – 0
5.4%
0 – 0
4.4%
3 – 2
4.4%
0 – 1
3.9%
3 – 0
3.9%
0 – 2
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Sparta Rotterdam

Handicap Sparta Rotterdam covers Push FC Utrecht covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 15% 72%
-1.5 28% — 72%
-1 28% 20% 52%
-0.5 48% — 52%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 15% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 8% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
23% ✓
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
14% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.