Sparta Rotterdam vs PSV, Eredivisie 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sparta Rotterdam vs PSV — Eredivisie at Het Kasteel.
- Sparta Rotterdam 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- PSV 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alex Bos
- Assistant 1 Kevin Bodde
- Assistant 2 Nils van Kampen
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr | PSV | H | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Apr | NAC Breda | A | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Mar | FC Volendam | H | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Mar | AFC Ajax | A | 0–4 | L |
| 08 Mar | PEC Zwolle | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Feb | SC Heerenveen | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 2–0 | W |
| 04 Apr | FC Utrecht | H | 4–3 | W |
| 22 Mar | Telstar 1963 | A | 1–3 | L |
| 14 Mar | NEC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 07 Mar | AZ | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Feb | Heracles Almelo | A | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Sparta Rotterdam | PSV | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #3 |
| 3 | Points | 4 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 1 / 0 |
| 3 | Scored | 4 |
| 2 | Conceded | 3 |
| +1 | GD | +1 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 50% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
62%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
69%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Sparta Rotterdam this season
Sparta Rotterdam this season
0%
Clean Sheets
PSV this season
PSV this season
Sparta Rotterdam are 8th (3 pts). PSV are 3rd (4 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
PSV
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Sparta Rotterdam and PSV get this one started.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sparta Rotterdam and PSV are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 7' Ryan Flamingo is having his name booked by the referee on 7.
- 12' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Maurice Steijn will be considering his options from the bench.
- 17' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 17 minutes.
- 21' A moment of madness from Teo Quintero on 21 minutes earns him a card. Sparta Rotterdam will be frustrated.
- 26' With 0 assists to his name this season, Joel Drommel is clearly more than just a goal scorer for PSV.
- 31' PSV are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 36' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 40' It’s gonna be a card for Guus Til.
- 45' Over 45 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 46' Assisted by Guus Til with the perfectly-timed delivery and Ricardo Pepi makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 51' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 56' Shunsuke Mito has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 58' Casper Terho gets the nod from Sparta Rotterdam. He replaces Shunsuke Mito and will look to change the dynamic.
- 60' Controversy at the stadium! Noah Fernandez argues furiously but the card stands.
- 64' It is a substitution in Sparta Rotterdam team. Mike Kleijn is replaced by Giannino Vianello on 64 minute.
- 65' Paul Wanner is having his name booked by the referee on 65.
- 70' The PSV manager makes a substitution. Ivan Perisic departs to be replaced by Couhaib Driouech.
- 73' Joel van den Berg picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 77' Kiliann Sildillia picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 80' Ismael Saibari does the damage! The net is bulging and PSV surge ahead!
- 81' The crowd applauds Julian Baas as he leaves the pitch. Milan Zonneveld steps in for Sparta Rotterdam.
- 82' A tactical swap from PSV — Esmir Bajraktarevic on, Ricardo Pepi off on 82 minutes.
- 87' Fresh legs for PSV! Fabian Merien comes on to replace Ryan Flamingo.
- Another three points for PSV.
Lineups
Sparta Rotterdam Lineups
4-4-1-1Starting XI
- 10
- 1
-
6
Julian Baas ↓ Milan Zonneveld 81'
-
2
Shurandy Sambo ↓ Said Bakari 81'
- 9
- 8
-
11
Shunsuke Mito ↓ Casper Terho 58'
-
5
Mike Kleijn ↓ Giannino Vianello 64'
- 4
- 3
-
7
Ayoni Santos ↓ Pelle Clement 81'
Bench
-
18
Pelle Clement ↑ 81'
- 16
- 14
- 17
- 20
- 13
-
12
Said Bakari ↑ 81'
-
22
Casper Terho ↑ 58'
- 30
- 21
-
19
Milan Zonneveld ↑ 81'
-
15
Giannino Vianello ↑ 64'
Coach
Maurice Steijn
PSV Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 17
- 20
-
5
Ivan Perisic ↓ Couhaib Driouech 70'
- 9
-
34
Ismael Saibari ↓ Myron Boadu 81'
- 32
- 25
- 10
-
6
Ryan Flamingo ↓ Fabian Merien 87'
- 3
- 31
Bench
-
21
Myron Boadu ↑ 81'
- 27
- 1
-
11
Couhaib Driouech ↑ 70'
-
19
Esmir Bajraktarevic ↑ 82'
- 24
-
35
Joel van den Berg ↑ 70'
-
38
Fabian Merien ↑ 87'
Coach
Peter Bosz
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Donyell Malen | 3 |
| Luuk de Jong | 3 |
| Lennart Thy | 2 |
| Ritsu Doan | 2 |
| Mauro Junior | 2 |
| Malik Tillman | 2 |
| Johan Bakayoko | 2 |
| Reda Kharchouch | 1 |
Head to Head
Sparta Rotterdam Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.33
Sparta Rotterdam xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.74
PSV xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: PSV win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.07
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Sparta Rotterdam or Draw
54%
Draw or PSV
72%
Sparta Rotterdam or PSV
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: PSV win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.6%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 1
7.3%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6.9%
0 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
6%
1 – 0
5.3%
1 – 3
5.2%
2 – 0
4.1%
0 – 3
4%
2 – 3
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Sparta Rotterdam
| Handicap | Sparta Rotterdam covers | Push | PSV covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 16% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 21% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
PSV keeps clean sheet
27%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.