18 March 2017 at 19:45

Referee: Bas Nijhuis

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Sparta Rotterdam3wins
5draws10 meetings
Heracles2wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.1

Average goals per game

30%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (47%) — the odds may underestimate Heracles.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.1%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 48.6%Draw 28.5%Away 28.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.053.403.25
Max2.073.733.65
Market favourite:Sparta Rotterdam · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market47.1%26.2%26.7%
Public market45.7%27.5%26.8%
Δ1.4%1.4%

Sparta Rotterdam vs Heracles — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Sparta Rotterdam
Result vs. Market: Sparta Rotterdam (49%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Sparta RotterdamHalf-time:10Heracles

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
11/01/26Sparta Rotterdam2–0Heracles1.83/3.77/4.17
27/09/25Heracles3–0Sparta Rotterdam3.00/3.76/2.19
11/01/25Heracles1–1Sparta Rotterdam2.63/3.42/2.54
11/08/24Sparta Rotterdam0–0Heracles1.50/4.51/5.96
06/04/24Sparta Rotterdam1–2Heracles1.66/4.15/4.82
02/12/23Heracles0–1Sparta Rotterdam2.66/3.62/2.47
15/05/22Heracles1–3Sparta Rotterdam2.44/2.97/3.17
21/08/21Sparta Rotterdam1–1Heracles2.15/3.28/3.50
21/03/21Heracles1–1Sparta Rotterdam2.17/3.36/3.43
25/10/20Sparta Rotterdam1–1Heracles2.09/3.65/3.37

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Sparta Rotterdam

W 98D 71L 125
Over 2.552
Goals scored381

Away Record: Heracles

W 211D 147L 310
Over 2.560
Goals scored900

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Sparta Rotterdam defeated Heracles 3:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2016. Goals were scored by R. Sanusi 29′, M. Pusic 53′, M. Pusic 73′, J. Pelupessy 89′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Sparta Rotterdam had 48% possession while Heracles held 52%. Sparta Rotterdam had 18 shots (4 on target) compared to 16 (7 on target) for Heracles. Sparta Rotterdam made 3 substitutions, Heracles made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Sparta Rotterdam and Heracles — 4 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.

Sparta Rotterdam
Heracles
Kick Off
R. Sanusi

assist: L. Brogno

29′
Half Time
M. Pusic

assist: Jerson Cabral

53′
57′
R. PröpperB. Darri
59′Tim Breukers
Mart Dijkstra60′
Jerson CabralT. Verhaar
71′
71′
L. DuarteR. Niemeijer
M. Pusic

assist: L. Brogno

73′
L. BrognoC. Goodwin
83′
87′
K. PetersonJ. Navrátil
M. PusicZ. El Azzouzi
88′
89′
J. Pelupessy

assist: R. Gosens

Full Time

Match Statistics

Sparta Rotterdam had 48% possession against Heracles's 52%. Sparta Rotterdam registered 18 shots (4 on target) while Heracles managed 16 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 11–7. Fouls committed: 11–11.

4Shots on Goal7
10Shots off Goal3
18Total Shots16
4Blocked Shots6
10Shots insidebox10
8Shots outsidebox6
11Fouls11
11Corner Kicks7
3Offsides3
48%Ball Possession52%
2Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
5Goalkeeper Saves1
352Total passes390
269Passes accurate301
76%Passes %77%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Sparta Rotterdam have recorded 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Heracles show 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.

Sparta Rotterdam

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Heracles

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Sparta Rotterdam vs Heracles Head to Head Results

Sparta Rotterdam and Heracles have met 17 times — Sparta Rotterdam won 6, Heracles won 4, with 7 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Sparta Rotterdam leads the head-to-head with 6 victories from 17 meetings. A combined 44 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.59 per match (23 for the home side, 21 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 10 matches (59%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 8 games (47%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–5 in 2018.

6

Sparta Rotterdam

7

Drawn

4

Heracles

Goals: 23Goals: 21

Recent Meetings (17)

11 Jan 2026Sparta Rotterdam2 – 0Heracles
27 Sept 2025Heracles3 – 0Sparta Rotterdam
11 Jan 2025Heracles1 – 1Sparta Rotterdam
11 Aug 2024Sparta Rotterdam0 – 0Heracles
6 Apr 2024Sparta Rotterdam1 – 2Heracles
2 Dec 2023Heracles0 – 1Sparta Rotterdam
15 Jul 2022Sparta Rotterdam1 – 0Heracles
15 May 2022Heracles1 – 3Sparta Rotterdam
21 Aug 2021Sparta Rotterdam1 – 1Heracles
2 Jul 2021Heracles1 – 2Sparta Rotterdam
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026