27 January 2017 at 19:00

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

Sparta Rotterdam dominates

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

Willem II2wins
2draws10 meetings
Sparta Rotterdam6wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

3

Average goals per game

70%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (43%) — the odds may underestimate Sparta Rotterdam.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.8%

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 46.2%Draw 30.2%Away 29.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.003.303.20
Max2.253.353.56
Market favourite:Willem II · 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 market43.4%29.2%27.4%
Public market41.9%28.6%29.5%
Δ1.5%0.6%2.0%

Willem II vs Sparta Rotterdam — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Willem II
Result vs. Market: Willem II (46%)

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.

Willem IIHalf-time:21Sparta Rotterdam

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
02/03/25Sparta Rotterdam4–0Willem II1.65/3.82/5.15
31/08/24Willem II1–2Sparta Rotterdam2.75/3.42/2.49
13/02/22Sparta Rotterdam1–0Willem II2.06/3.42/3.67
06/11/21Willem II0–3Sparta Rotterdam2.16/3.50/3.30
28/02/21Sparta Rotterdam0–2Willem II1.73/3.86/4.56
13/12/20Willem II1–3Sparta Rotterdam2.45/3.58/2.73
30/11/19Willem II4–0Sparta Rotterdam2.04/3.72/3.38
18/11/17Willem II2–2Sparta Rotterdam2.09/3.31/3.61
04/02/18Sparta Rotterdam1–0Willem II2.22/3.41/3.19
15/10/16Sparta Rotterdam2–2Willem II2.09/3.49/3.40

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: Willem II

W 292D 209L 443
Over 2.558
Goals scored1240

Away Record: Sparta Rotterdam

W 98D 71L 125
Over 2.552
Goals scored381

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Willem II defeated Sparta Rotterdam 3:2. The match was played in Eredivisie 2016. Goals were scored by Fran Sol 18′, Z. El Azzouzi 21′, D. Lachman 45′, T. Verhaar 69′, T. Haye 90′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Willem II had 53% possession while Sparta Rotterdam held 47%. Willem II had 15 shots (6 on target) compared to 10 (4 on target) for Sparta Rotterdam. Willem II made 3 substitutions, Sparta Rotterdam made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Willem II and Sparta Rotterdam — 5 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

Willem II
Sparta Rotterdam
Kick Off
Fran Sol

assist: D. Koppers

18′
21′
Z. El Azzouzi

assist: J. Saksela

D. Lachman

assist: E. Lieftink

45′
Half Time
48′Mart Dijkstra
67′
L. BrognoC. Goodwin
69′
T. Verhaar
E. LieftinkB. van den Boomen
72′
81′
J. SakselaD. Dumfries
86′
T. VerhaarM. Pogba
Fran SolT. Haye
87′
J. CrouxAsumah
90+2′
T. Haye

assist: E. Falkenburg

90+3′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Willem II had 53% possession against Sparta Rotterdam's 47%. Willem II registered 15 shots (6 on target) while Sparta Rotterdam managed 10 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 5–4. Fouls committed: 10–15.

6Shots on Goal4
7Shots off Goal4
15Total Shots10
2Blocked Shots2
8Shots insidebox3
7Shots outsidebox7
10Fouls15
5Corner Kicks4
2Offsides0
53%Ball Possession47%
2Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves3
366Total passes326
249Passes accurate220
68%Passes %67%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Willem II have recorded 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeats. Sparta Rotterdam show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Willem II

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Sparta Rotterdam

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Willem II vs Sparta Rotterdam Head to Head Results

Willem II and Sparta Rotterdam have met 16 times — Willem II won 4, Sparta Rotterdam won 10, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Sparta Rotterdam leads the head-to-head with 10 victories from 16 meetings. A combined 54 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.38 per match (21 for the home side, 33 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 7 matches (44%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 12 games (75%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–5 in 2025.

4

Willem II

2

Drawn

10

Sparta Rotterdam

Goals: 21Goals: 33

Recent Meetings (16)

18 Dec 2025Willem II1 – 5Sparta Rotterdam
26 Jul 2025Willem II3 – 1Sparta Rotterdam
2 Mar 2025Sparta Rotterdam4 – 0Willem II
31 Aug 2024Willem II1 – 2Sparta Rotterdam
27 Jul 2024Willem II2 – 4Sparta Rotterdam
29 Jul 2023Willem II0 – 3Sparta Rotterdam
20 Jul 2022Willem II0 – 2Sparta Rotterdam
13 Feb 2022Sparta Rotterdam1 – 0Willem II
6 Nov 2021Willem II0 – 3Sparta Rotterdam
28 Feb 2021Sparta Rotterdam0 – 2Willem II
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026