Football · Netherlands Eredivisie · 19/09, 18:45

Prediction: Sparta Rotterdam vs Heerenveen

Team pages: Sparta Rotterdam · Heerenveen

Prediction summary
Expected goals
3.31Total
Sparta Rotterdam1.66
Heerenveen1.66
1X2
37% 26% 37%
Sparta Rotterdam Draw Heerenveen
Markets
Under 3.5 goals 58% Both teams to score 58%
Most likely score
1-1 11%
Recent form · 10 last
Sparta Rotterdam 1-3-6 (W-D-L)
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Heerenveen 2-4-4 (W-D-L)
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Head-to-head
Sparta Rotterdam 3–3 Heerenveen (6 last)
  • Heerenveen2-1Sparta Rotterdam
  • Sparta Rotterdam0-3Heerenveen
  • Sparta Rotterdam3-1Heerenveen
  • Heerenveen2-0Sparta Rotterdam
  • Sparta Rotterdam2-1Heerenveen
  • Heerenveen1-3Sparta Rotterdam
Our model (Elo) vs Market Rating Elo · Sparta Rotterdam 1426 · Heerenveen 1521
Sparta RotterdamDrawHeerenveen
Our model38%25%38%
Market37%26%37%
Estimated total (ours) 3.31 goals · Bet365 line 3.25

The bar above blends our model with the market: where our probability diverges most from the odds is where the model sees the widest gap.

Model analysis
1st-half goalsOver 1.5 · 56%model estimate

Match keys

  • Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Heerenveen (rating 1426 vs 1521).
  • High corners: 10.7 combined avg.
  • Cards-heavy: 5.7 🟨 combined avg.

Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed

F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time

Sparta RotterdamHeerenveen
Goals for / against (FT)1.4 / 2.41.1 / 1.4
Goals for / against (HT)0.5 / 0.70.4 / 0.4
Half-time result (W/D/L)20/40/40%20/60/20%
Corners (HT / FT)2.8 / 5.42.1 / 5.3
Cards (🟨 / 🟥)3.1 / 0.12.6 / 0

Head-to-head (H2H) · Sparta Rotterdam 303 Heerenveen

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DateHomeScoreAway
28/02/26
Netherlands Eredivisie
Heerenveen2-1
HT 1-0
Sparta Rotterdam
14/12/25
Netherlands Eredivisie
Sparta Rotterdam0-3
HT 0-1
Heerenveen
12/04/25
Netherlands Eredivisie
Sparta Rotterdam3-1
HT 1-0
Heerenveen
26/10/24
Netherlands Eredivisie
Heerenveen2-0
HT 1-0
Sparta Rotterdam
19/05/24
Netherlands Eredivisie
Sparta Rotterdam2-1
HT 0-0
Heerenveen
27/08/23
Netherlands Eredivisie
Heerenveen1-3
HT 0-1
Sparta Rotterdam

Standings · Netherlands Eredivisie

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#Team PWDL GFGAPts
1 PSV 6510 22716
2 AZ 6510 17616
3 Feyenoord 6420 20714
4 FC Twente 6411 12513
5 Ajax 5311 14610
6 Excelsior 6312 13710
7 Fortuna Sittard 6312 121410
8 Go Ahead Eagles 6231 15139
9 FC Groningen 6222 12138
10 NEC 6213 11127
11 Heerenveen 6132 796
12 Sparta Rotterdam 6123 10135
13 Telstar 6123 5115
14 FC Utrecht 6123 11195
15 Cambuur Leeuwarden 6114 9184
16 PEC Zwolle 6114 6174
17 Willem II 5023 5142
18 ADO Den Haag 6015 6161

Common opponents 4 opponents

How each team fared against the same recent opponents

OpponentSparta RotterdamHeerenveen
PEC Zwolle 2-2 D 0-2 L
FC Utrecht 3-3 D 2-3 L
Telstar 3-1 W 0-0 D
FC Twente 0-4 L 1-0 W
Record vs common 1 W 2 D 1 L 1 W 1 D 2 L

Better against common opponents: Sparta Rotterdam (3 of 4 head-to-heads won)

Last 10 matches played

The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.

Sparta Rotterdam

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
04/09 PEC Zwolle
Netherlands Eredivisie
1-1 2-2 152 D
29/08 Excelsior
Netherlands Eredivisie
0-1 1-2 43 L
22/08 FC Utrecht
Netherlands Eredivisie
1-1 3-3 50 D
14/08 Telstar
Netherlands Eredivisie
1-0 3-1 52 W
09/08 Feyenoord
Netherlands Eredivisie
0-1 0-1 54 L
17/05 Excelsior
Netherlands Eredivisie
0-1 2-3 54 L
10/05 FC Twente
Netherlands Eredivisie
0-0 0-4 22 L
03/05 Go Ahead Eagles
Netherlands Eredivisie
1-0 2-2 66 D
22/04 Telstar
Netherlands Eredivisie
1-1 1-4 52 L
11/04 PSV
Netherlands Eredivisie
0-1 0-2 27 L

Heerenveen

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
13/09 Telstar
Netherlands Eredivisie
0-0 0-0 82 D
06/09 AZ
Netherlands Eredivisie
2-1 2-3 43 L
30/08 Willem II
Netherlands Eredivisie
0-0 2-2 70 D
22/08 PEC Zwolle
Netherlands Eredivisie
0-0 0-2 53 L
16/08 Ajax
Netherlands Eredivisie
1-2 2-2 24 D
09/08 FC Twente
Netherlands Eredivisie
0-0 1-0 43 W
21/05 FC Utrecht
Netherlands Eredivisie
0-0 2-3 61 L
17/05 Ajax
Netherlands Eredivisie
0-0 0-0 103 D
11/05 NAC
Netherlands Eredivisie
0-1 0-2 21 L
03/05 FC Volendam
Netherlands Eredivisie
1-0 2-0 56 W

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in Sparta Rotterdam vs Heerenveen?

According to our model, the most likely result is a Sparta Rotterdam win (37%). Probabilities: Sparta Rotterdam 37%, draw 26%, Heerenveen 37%.

How many goals are expected in Sparta Rotterdam vs Heerenveen?

The model expects 3.31 goals (Sparta Rotterdam 1.66 · Heerenveen 1.66), with a 52% chance of under 3.25 goals.

Will both teams score in Sparta Rotterdam vs Heerenveen?

The model gives a 58% chance that both teams score.

What is the most likely score?

The most likely score according to our model is 1-1.