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Sparta Rotterdam vs RKC Waalwijk, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2020-21
Sparta Rotterdam
2 – 0
Full Time
RKC Waalwijk
Sat 13 Mar 2021 · 20:00 UTC Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel HT 45+4' · FT 45+8'

Overview

Match Preview

Sparta Rotterdam vs RKC Waalwijk — Eredivisie at Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel.

Match Details

  • Referee Rob Dieperink
  • Referee Clay Ruperti
  • Referee Alex Bos
  • Referee Nils van Kampen
  • Referee Kevin Bodde

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 ADO Den Haag 0 0
2 AFC Ajax 0 0
3 AZ 0 0
4 FC Groningen 0 0
5 FC Twente '65 0 0
6 FC Utrecht 0 0
7 Feyenoord Rotterdam 0 0
8 Fortuna Sittard 0 0
9 Go Ahead Eagles 0 0
10 NEC 0 0
11 PEC Zwolle 0 0
12 PSV 0 0
13 SBV Excelsior 0 0
14 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 0 0
15 SC Heerenveen 0 0
16 Sparta Rotterdam 0 0
17 Telstar 1963 0 0
18 Willem II Tilburg 0 0

Head-to-Head

6
5
1
Sparta Rotterdam 12 games · Avg 2.1 goals RKC Waalwijk
Last 5 meetings
2021-03-13 Sparta Rotterdam 2–0 RKC Waalwijk 2020-11-07 RKC Waalwijk 0–2 Sparta Rotterdam 2020-02-21 RKC Waalwijk 0–1 Sparta Rotterdam 2019-09-21 Sparta Rotterdam 4–0 RKC Waalwijk

Recent Form

Sparta Rotterdam
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
21 Feb AFC Ajax A 2–4 L
13 Feb Fortuna Sittard H 1–2 L
RKC Waalwijk
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Mar Sparta Rotterdam A 0–2 L
06 Mar FC Utrecht H 1–2 L
27 Feb ADO Den Haag A 0–0 D
21 Feb Heracles Almelo H 3–0 W
12 Feb FC Emmen H 1–0 W
06 Feb PEC Zwolle A 1–1 D

Key Stats

42% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel as Sparta Rotterdam face off against RKC Waalwijk in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Said Bakari is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sparta Rotterdam tonight.
  • 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Fred Grim will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 15' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 25' The travelling RKC Waalwijk supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 30' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 35' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sparta Rotterdam and RKC Waalwijk are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 38' Bryan Smeets has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mario Engels on 38 minute.
  • 43' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sparta Rotterdam and RKC Waalwijk are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 48' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 53' The 26-year-old Thijs Oosting has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 54' Thierry Lutonda is ready to make an impact after coming on for Paul Quasten at the 54 minute mark.
  • 57' Assisted by Laros Duarte with the perfectly-timed delivery and Tom Beugelsdijk makes no mistake. 1-0!
  • 62' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 64' The RKC Waalwijk bench stirs into life. Ola John is withdrawn and Cyril Ngonge gets his opportunity.
  • 66' The whistle greets Wouter Burger as he departs to be replaced by Deroy Duarte.
  • 71' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 76' Sparta Rotterdam is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 81' Time for substitution for RKC Waalwijk. Ayman Azhil is replaced by David Min.
  • 82' The Sparta Rotterdam bench stirs into life. Lennart Thy is withdrawn and Emanuel Emegha gets his opportunity.
  • 83' Sparta Rotterdam make a change. Lennart Thy trudges off to be replaced by Emanuel Emegha on 83 minutes.
  • 88' Sparta Rotterdam are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 2-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Sparta Rotterdam Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Henk Fraser

RKC Waalwijk Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fred Grim

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Arno Verschueren 3
Michiel Kramer 2
Bryan Smeets 2
Lennart Thy 1
Camiel Neghli 1
Abdou Harroui 1
Mohamed Nassoh 1
Tom Beugelsdijk 1

Head to Head

2021-03-13 Sparta Rotterdam 2–0 RKC Waalwijk 2020-11-07 RKC Waalwijk 0–2 Sparta Rotterdam 2020-02-21 RKC Waalwijk 0–1 Sparta Rotterdam 2019-09-21 Sparta Rotterdam 4–0 RKC Waalwijk

Sparta Rotterdam Form

2021-03-13 Sparta Rotterdam 2–0 RKC Waalwijk W 2021-03-09 VVV Venlo 0–1 Sparta Rotterdam W 2021-03-05 FC Emmen 1–1 Sparta Rotterdam D 2021-02-28 Sparta Rotterdam 0–2 Willem II Tilburg L 2021-02-21 AFC Ajax 4–2 Sparta Rotterdam L 2021-02-13 Sparta Rotterdam 1–2 Fortuna Sittard L

RKC Waalwijk Form

2021-03-13 Sparta Rotterdam 2–0 RKC Waalwijk L 2021-03-06 RKC Waalwijk 1–2 FC Utrecht L 2021-02-27 ADO Den Haag 0–0 RKC Waalwijk D 2021-02-21 RKC Waalwijk 3–0 Heracles Almelo W 2021-02-12 RKC Waalwijk 1–0 FC Emmen W 2021-02-06 PEC Zwolle 1–1 RKC Waalwijk D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.46 Sparta Rotterdam xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73 RKC Waalwijk xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sparta Rotterdam55% Draw27% RKC Waalwijk18%
Actual: Sparta Rotterdam win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes41% 0% No59%
Avg goals/match: 2.19
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 64%
36%
± 2.5 37%
63%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Sparta Rotterdam or Draw
82%
Draw or RKC Waalwijk
45%
Sparta Rotterdam or RKC Waalwijk
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Sparta Rotterdam36% Draw51% RKC Waalwijk13%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
15.3%
0 – 0
13.3%
1 – 1
12.7%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.5%
0 – 1
7%
3 – 0
5.5%
3 – 1
4.2%
1 – 2
4.2%
2 – 2
3.2%
0 – 2
2.8%
4 – 0
2.1%

Asian Handicap — Sparta Rotterdam

Handicap Sparta Rotterdam covers Push RKC Waalwijk covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 16% 72%
-1.5 28% — 72%
-1 28% 26% 47%
-0.5 53% — 47%
+0.5 83% — 17%
+1 83% 12% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
49% ✗
RKC Waalwijk keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

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