Sparta Rotterdam vs VVV Venlo, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sparta Rotterdam vs VVV Venlo — Eredivisie at Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel.
- Sparta Rotterdam 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- VVV Venlo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Stan Teuben
- Referee Siemen Mulder
- Referee Frank Jansen
- Referee Van der Eijk
- Referee Frans Ozinga (Netherlands)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | AFC Ajax | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2 | 4 |
| 8 | SC Heerenveen | 2 | 4 |
| 9 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | FC Twente '65 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | ADO Den Haag | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr | VVV Venlo | H | 2–0 | W |
| 10 Apr | AZ | A | 0–2 | L |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Apr | PSV | H | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Apr | FC Groningen | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Mar | PEC Zwolle | A | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Mar | Fortuna Sittard | H | 1–3 | L |
| 09 Mar | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Sparta Rotterdam this season
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel!
- 5' 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.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sparta Rotterdam and VVV Venlo are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' Netherlands international Torino Hunte has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' VVV Venlo is showing some good football. However, VVV Venlo are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 25' Sparta Rotterdam are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 30' 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 Tobias Pachonik suffering a number of foals already.
- 35' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 40' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 41' GOAL! Laros Duarte fires home to make it 1-0!
- 45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Bryan Smeets on 45 minutes.
- 46' Fresh legs for VVV Venlo! Zinedine Machach comes on to replace Yahcuroo Roemer.
- 51' Danny Post has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 56' Controversy at the stadium! Danny Post argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 61' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 63' Fresh legs for VVV Venlo! Torino Hunte comes on to replace Joshua John.
- 67' Bryan Smeets doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 70' A meaty challenge results in booking for Vito van Crooij on 70.
- 73' The Sparta Rotterdam bench stirs into life. Laros Duarte is withdrawn and Reda Kharchouch gets his opportunity.
- 76' Controversy at the stadium! Tom Beugelsdijk argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 77' The referee has no hesitation. Tasos Donis is booked for VVV Venlo — Yellow card on 77.
- 78' The supporters are chanting for Adil Auassar. He replaces Michael Heylen on 78 minute.
- 79' A change in the Sparta Rotterdam ranks — Sven Mijnans exits the field as Deroy Duarte enters on 79.
- 84' The supporters are chanting for Wassim Essanoussi. He replaces Vito van Crooij on 84 minute.
- 89' 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.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Zinedine Machach on 90 minutes.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Sparta Rotterdam 2-0 VVV Venlo.
Lineups
Sparta Rotterdam Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 5
-
11
Mario Engels ↓ Emanuel Emegha 78'
-
4
Michael Heylen ↓ Adil Auassar 78'
- 2
- 9
- 10
-
6
Laros Duarte ↓ Reda Kharchouch 73'
- 8
-
7
Sven Mijnans ↓ Deroy Duarte 79'
- 1
Bench
- 20
- 18
-
16
Deroy Duarte ↑ 79'
-
14
Adil Auassar ↑ 78'
- 30
- 15
- 13
- 12
-
17
Reda Kharchouch ↑ 73'
-
19
Emanuel Emegha ↑ 78'
Coach
Henk Fraser
VVV Venlo Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 6
- 19
-
12
Joshua John ↓ Torino Hunte 63'
-
18
Christos Donis ↓ Tasos Donis 63'
- 38
- 10
- 1
- 2
- 25
- 44
Bench
- 14
- 16
- 22
-
27
Torino Hunte ↑ 63'
-
21
Tasos Donis ↑ 63'
- 5
-
8
Zinedine Machach ↑ 46'
- 7
- 3
- 26
-
24
Wassim Essanoussi ↑ 84'
- 29
Coach
Jos Luhukay
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Laros Duarte | 1 |
| Peter van Ooijen | 1 |
| Abdou Harroui | 1 |
| Lars Veldwijk | 1 |
| Halil Dervisoglu | 1 |
| Ragnar Ache | 1 |
| Kristopher da Graca | 1 |
| Bryan Smeets | 1 |
Head to Head
Sparta Rotterdam Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.81
Sparta Rotterdam xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.76
VVV Venlo xG
I would bet for:
Sparta Rotterdam to win 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sparta Rotterdam win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.57
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Sparta Rotterdam or Draw
87%
Draw or VVV Venlo
36%
Sparta Rotterdam or VVV Venlo
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sparta Rotterdam win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.1%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
11.3%
0 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
9.2%
3 – 0
7.2%
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 1
4.9%
1 – 2
3.8%
2 – 2
3.5%
4 – 0
3.3%
4 – 1
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Sparta Rotterdam
| Handicap | Sparta Rotterdam covers | Push | VVV Venlo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 19% | 64% |
| -1.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -1 | 36% | 25% | 39% |
| -0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
47%
✗
VVV Venlo keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.