14 April 2018 at 17:45

Referee: Kevin Blom

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.

Vitesse2wins
1draws10 meetings
Sparta Rotterdam7wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.7

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

30%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (25%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (63%) — the odds may underestimate Sparta Rotterdam.

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 64.5%Draw 23.7%Away 17.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.534.005.00
Max1.574.476.19
Market favourite:Vitesse · Heavy 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 market62.6%21.7%15.7%
Public market61.3%22.3%16.3%
Δ1.3%0.6%0.6%

Vitesse vs Sparta Rotterdam — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Vitesse
Result vs. Market: Vitesse (65%)

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.

VitesseHalf-time:30Sparta Rotterdam
19Shots3
8Shots on target1

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
02/04/24Vitesse1–4Sparta Rotterdam2.70/3.55/2.48
24/09/23Sparta Rotterdam1–0Vitesse1.89/3.64/3.80
11/03/23Sparta Rotterdam3–1Vitesse2.44/3.36/2.92
05/11/22Vitesse0–4Sparta Rotterdam1.89/3.54/4.22
19/04/22Vitesse0–1Sparta Rotterdam1.80/3.56/4.77
18/12/21Sparta Rotterdam2–2Vitesse3.25/3.33/2.26
07/05/21Sparta Rotterdam3–0Vitesse3.49/3.65/2.01
19/09/20Vitesse2–0Sparta Rotterdam1.67/4.04/4.72
24/11/19Sparta Rotterdam2–0Vitesse2.54/3.64/2.58
16/01/18Sparta Rotterdam0–1Vitesse3.63/3.45/2.04

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: Vitesse

W 421D 265L 360
Over 2.558
Goals scored1631

Away Record: Sparta Rotterdam

W 98D 71L 125
Over 2.552
Goals scored381

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Vitesse defeated Sparta Rotterdam 7:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2017. Goals were scored by T. Serero 2′, R. Beerens 18′, S. Fischer 29′ (o.g.), B. Linssen 59′, T. Matavž 72′, T. Bruns 77′, B. Linssen 82′. 2 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Vitesse had 73% possession while Sparta Rotterdam held 27%. Vitesse had 19 shots (8 on target) compared to 3 (1 on target) for Sparta Rotterdam. Vitesse made 3 substitutions, Sparta Rotterdam made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Vitesse and Sparta Rotterdam — 7 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

Vitesse
Sparta Rotterdam
Kick Off
T. Serero
2′
R. Beerens

assist: M. Mount

18′
S. Fischer

Own Goal

29′
33′Loris Brogno
Half Time
46′
L. BrognoF. Friday
46′
R. MührenM. Breuer
B. Linssen

assist: N. Foor

59′
M. MiazgaM. van der Werff
71′
71′
S. AhannachD. Duarte
T. Matavž

assist: M. Mount

72′
N. FoorT. Bruns
76′
T. Bruns

assist: B. Linssen

77′
B. Linssen

assist: M. van der Werff

82′
M. MountJ. Schuurman
88′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Vitesse had 73% possession against Sparta Rotterdam's 27%. Vitesse registered 19 shots (8 on target) while Sparta Rotterdam managed 3 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 3–0. Fouls committed: 6–5.

8Shots on Goal1
5Shots off Goal1
19Total Shots3
6Blocked Shots1
13Shots insidebox0
7Shots outsidebox3
6Fouls5
3Corner Kicks0
0Offsides1
73%Ball Possession27%
1Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards1
1Goalkeeper Saves1
732Total passes272
658Passes accurate190
90%Passes %70%

Recent Form

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

Vitesse

DWWDWW

Sparta Rotterdam

LLDWLD

Vitesse vs Sparta Rotterdam Head to Head Results

Vitesse and Sparta Rotterdam have met 15 times — Vitesse won 6, Sparta Rotterdam won 8, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Sparta Rotterdam leads the head-to-head with 8 victories from 15 meetings. A combined 40 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.67 per match (17 for the home side, 23 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 5 matches (33%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 8 games (53%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Sparta Rotterdam are currently unbeaten in the last 7 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–4 in 2024.

6

Vitesse

1

Drawn

8

Sparta Rotterdam

Goals: 17Goals: 23

Recent Meetings (15)

2 Apr 2024Vitesse1 – 4Sparta Rotterdam
24 Sept 2023Sparta Rotterdam1 – 0Vitesse
11 Mar 2023Sparta Rotterdam3 – 1Vitesse
22 Dec 2022Sparta Rotterdam1 – 0Vitesse
5 Nov 2022Vitesse0 – 4Sparta Rotterdam
19 Apr 2022Vitesse0 – 1Sparta Rotterdam
18 Dec 2021Sparta Rotterdam2 – 2Vitesse
15 Dec 2021Vitesse2 – 1Sparta Rotterdam
7 May 2021Sparta Rotterdam3 – 0Vitesse
19 Sept 2020Vitesse2 – 0Sparta Rotterdam
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026