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Sparta Rotterdam vs PEC Zwolle, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2020-21
Sat 3 Apr 2021 · 19:00 UTC Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel HT 45+2' · FT 45+5'

Overview

Match Preview

Sparta Rotterdam vs PEC ZwolleEredivisie at Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel.

Match Details

  • Referee Dennis Higler
  • Referee Bas van Dongen
  • Referee Edwin van de Graaf
  • Referee Jesse Rozendal
  • Referee Weterings Yorden (Netherlands)

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Apr PEC Zwolle H 3–2 W
21 Mar Heracles Almelo A 1–1 D
13 Mar RKC Waalwijk H 2–0 W
09 Mar VVV Venlo A 1–0 W
05 Mar FC Emmen A 1–1 D
28 Feb Willem II Tilburg H 0–2 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Apr Sparta Rotterdam A 2–3 L
21 Mar VVV Venlo H 2–1 W
14 Mar AFC Ajax H 0–2 L
07 Mar Heracles Almelo A 1–2 L
26 Feb SC Heerenveen H 4–1 W
20 Feb FC Emmen A 2–3 L

Season Stats

Sparta Rotterdam PEC Zwolle
#16 Position #11
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
PPG
Win %

Key Stats

55% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
36% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Sparta Rotterdam are 16th (0 pts). PEC Zwolle are 11th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel. Sparta Rotterdam are looking to make home advantage count against PEC Zwolle.
  • 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 7' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Mica Pinto makes it 1-0.
  • 12' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 17' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 22' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 26' The referee shows Sparta Rotterdam player a Yellow card on 26.
  • 31' It looks like no one’s ball. PEC Zwolle is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 36' It looks surprising Sparta Rotterdam does not make any changes. Thomas Lam has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 41' Reda Kharchouch is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sparta Rotterdam tonight.
  • 46' The whistle greets Wouter Burger as he departs to be replaced by Deroy Duarte.
  • 51' Netherlands international Bryan Smeets has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 52' What a strike from Bram van Polen! The score is 1-1.
  • 56' A change in the PEC Zwolle ranks — Sam Kersten exits the field as Pelle Clement enters on 56.
  • 57' A moment of madness from Eliano Reijnders on 57 minutes earns him a Yellow card. PEC Zwolle will be frustrated.
  • 62' Sam Kersten has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 63' Against the run of play, Slobodan Tedic has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 68' 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.
  • 73' Mario Engels is replacing Sven Mijnans for the Sparta Rotterdam side.
  • 75' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Lennart Thy makes no mistake. 2-2!
  • 76' Another substitution for PEC Zwolle to replace Dean Huiberts by Jesper Drost on 76 minute.
  • 81' PEC Zwolle fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 84' Aaron Meijers gets the nod from Sparta Rotterdam. He replaces Mica Pinto and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 89' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Henk Fraser will be considering his options from the bench.
  • Another three points for Sparta Rotterdam.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.09 Sparta Rotterdam xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02 PEC Zwolle xG
I would bet for: Sparta Rotterdam or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sparta Rotterdam42% Draw30% PEC Zwolle28%
Actual: Sparta Rotterdam win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.11
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 85%
15%
± 1.5 62%
38%
± 2.5 35%
65%
± 3.5 17%
83%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Sparta Rotterdam or Draw
72%
Draw or PEC Zwolle
58%
Sparta Rotterdam or PEC Zwolle
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sparta Rotterdam24% Draw53% PEC Zwolle23%
Actual: Sparta Rotterdam win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–2 not predicted
3 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
14.5%
1 – 1
14.4%
1 – 0
11.9%
0 – 1
11.1%
2 – 1
7.1%
2 – 0
6.9%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
3.8%
3 – 1
2.6%
3 – 0
2.5%
1 – 3
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Sparta Rotterdam

Handicap Sparta Rotterdam covers Push PEC Zwolle covers
-2.5 4% 96%
-2 4% 10% 86%
-1.5 14% 86%
-1 14% 21% 65%
-0.5 35% 65%
+0.5 68% 32%
+1 68% 19% 12%
+1.5 88% 12%
+2 88% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% 4%

Clean Sheet

Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
37%
PEC Zwolle keeps clean sheet
34%

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