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Sparta Rotterdam vs RKC Waalwijk, Eredivisie 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2022-23
Sparta Rotterdam
0 – 0
Full Time
RKC Waalwijk
Tue 24 Jan 2023 · 20:00 UTC Sparta Stadion HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Sparta Rotterdam vs RKC Waalwijk — Eredivisie at Sparta Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Mario Diks
  • Referee Hessel Steegstra
  • Referee Jan de Vries
  • Referee Danny Makkelie
  • Referee Stan Teuben
  • Referee Martin van den Kerkhof

Standings

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

Head-to-Head

6
5
1
Sparta Rotterdam 12 games · Avg 2.1 goals RKC Waalwijk
Last 5 meetings
2023-01-24 Sparta Rotterdam 0–0 RKC Waalwijk 2022-10-02 RKC Waalwijk 2–2 Sparta Rotterdam 2021-12-23 Sparta Rotterdam 1–1 RKC Waalwijk 2021-10-23 RKC Waalwijk 1–0 Sparta Rotterdam 2021-03-13 Sparta Rotterdam 2–0 RKC Waalwijk

Recent Form

Sparta Rotterdam
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Jan RKC Waalwijk H 0–0 D
21 Jan SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden A 3–0 W
14 Jan SBV Excelsior H 1–0 W
07 Jan PSV A 0–0 D
11 Nov FC Twente '65 H 1–1 D
05 Nov SBV Vitesse A 4–0 W
RKC Waalwijk
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Jan Sparta Rotterdam A 0–0 D
14 Jan FC Volendam A 1–2 L
07 Jan SC Heerenveen H 0–0 D
13 Nov NEC A 1–6 L
06 Nov AZ H 3–1 W
30 Oct FC Twente '65 A 0–3 L

Key Stats

42% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Sparta Rotterdam this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Sparta Rotterdam
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Sparta Rotterdam and RKC Waalwijk get this one started.
  • 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 12' Younes Namli has so much to prove this time. He replaces Koki Saito on 12 minute.
  • 17' Supporters expect more eagerness from Vurnon Anita, as he is very good at scoring at Sparta Stadion with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 22' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 27' Mica Pinto has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 21 cards already picked up this season.
  • 32' It’s high time Joseph Oosting made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 37' It looks like no one’s ball. RKC Waalwijk is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 42' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 46' The crowd applauds Shurandy Sambo as he leaves the pitch. Dirk Abels steps in for Sparta Rotterdam.
  • 51' Mika Biereth has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 56' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 57' Sparta Rotterdam make a change. Vito van Crooij trudges off to be replaced by Jonathan de Guzman on 57 minutes.
  • 62' The travelling RKC Waalwijk supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 63' The whistle greets Pelle Clement as he departs to be replaced by Said Bakari.
  • 68' RKC Waalwijk fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 70' Fresh legs for RKC Waalwijk! Mika Biereth comes on to replace Iiass Bel Hassani.
  • 71' The crowd applauds Iiass Bel Hassani as he leaves the pitch. Mika Biereth steps in for RKC Waalwijk.
  • 76' With 0 assists to his name this season, Iiass Bel Hassani is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sparta Rotterdam.
  • 81' The RKC Waalwijk manager makes a substitution. Yassin Oukili departs to be replaced by Michiel Kramer.
  • 82' It is a substitution in RKC Waalwijk team. Mats Seuntjens is replaced by Florian Jozefzoon on 82 minute.
  • 87' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 90' Younes Namli is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mohammed Tahiri at the 90 minute mark.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Sparta Rotterdam Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Maurice Steijn

RKC Waalwijk Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Joseph Oosting

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Arno Verschueren 3
Bryan Smeets 2
Michiel Kramer 2
Said Bakari 1
Jens Odgaard 1
Vito van Crooij 1
Iiass Bel Hassani 1
Mohammed Rayhi 1

Head to Head

2023-01-24 Sparta Rotterdam 0–0 RKC Waalwijk 2022-10-02 RKC Waalwijk 2–2 Sparta Rotterdam 2021-12-23 Sparta Rotterdam 1–1 RKC Waalwijk 2021-10-23 RKC Waalwijk 1–0 Sparta Rotterdam 2021-03-13 Sparta Rotterdam 2–0 RKC Waalwijk

Sparta Rotterdam Form

2023-01-24 Sparta Rotterdam 0–0 RKC Waalwijk D 2023-01-21 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 0–3 Sparta Rotterdam W 2023-01-14 Sparta Rotterdam 1–0 SBV Excelsior W 2023-01-07 PSV 0–0 Sparta Rotterdam D 2022-11-11 Sparta Rotterdam 1–1 FC Twente '65 D 2022-11-05 SBV Vitesse 0–4 Sparta Rotterdam W

RKC Waalwijk Form

2023-01-24 Sparta Rotterdam 0–0 RKC Waalwijk D 2023-01-14 FC Volendam 2–1 RKC Waalwijk L 2023-01-07 RKC Waalwijk 0–0 SC Heerenveen D 2022-11-13 NEC 6–1 RKC Waalwijk L 2022-11-06 RKC Waalwijk 3–1 AZ W 2022-10-30 FC Twente '65 3–0 RKC Waalwijk L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.31 Sparta Rotterdam xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.81 RKC Waalwijk xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 65% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Sparta Rotterdam48% Draw29% RKC Waalwijk23%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes42% 0% No58%
Avg goals/match: 2.12
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 63%
37%
± 2.5 35%
65%
± 3.5 17%
83%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Sparta Rotterdam or Draw
78%
Draw or RKC Waalwijk
52%
Sparta Rotterdam or RKC Waalwijk
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Sparta Rotterdam32% Draw52% RKC Waalwijk16%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.6%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.6%
2 – 0
9.9%
0 – 1
8.4%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
4.9%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 1
3.6%
2 – 2
3.4%
3 – 2
1.6%

Asian Handicap — Sparta Rotterdam

Handicap Sparta Rotterdam covers Push RKC Waalwijk covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 14% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 24% 53%
-0.5 47% — 53%
+0.5 79% — 21%
+1 79% 14% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
45% ✗
RKC Waalwijk keeps clean sheet
28% ✗

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