7 April 2018 at 18:45

Referee: Siemen Mulder

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.

Sparta Rotterdam4wins
0draws5 meetings
VVV Venlo1wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

3.2

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (42%) — the odds may underestimate Sparta Rotterdam.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.4%

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 45.1%Draw 30.5%Away 30.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.143.253.00
Max2.313.303.39
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 market42.0%29.4%28.7%
Public market43.7%28.8%27.6%
Δ1.7%0.6%1.1%

Sparta Rotterdam vs VVV Venlo — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Sparta Rotterdam
Result vs. Market: Sparta Rotterdam (45%)

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:11VVV Venlo
23Shots19
7Shots on target6

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
24/04/21Sparta Rotterdam2–0VVV Venlo1.54/4.08/6.13
09/03/21VVV Venlo0–1Sparta Rotterdam3.83/3.60/1.94
09/08/19Sparta Rotterdam4–1VVV Venlo1.97/3.71/3.54
12/08/17VVV Venlo3–0Sparta Rotterdam2.19/3.36/3.33
07/04/18Sparta Rotterdam3–2VVV Venlo2.22/3.28/3.26

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: VVV Venlo

W 75D 77L 180
Over 2.559
Goals scored375

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Sparta Rotterdam defeated VVV Venlo 3:2. The match was played in Eredivisie 2017. Goals were scored by S. Ahannach 19′, C. Leemans 43′, C. Leemans 52′, R. Mühren 81′, R. Mühren 90′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Sparta Rotterdam had 50% possession while VVV Venlo held 50%. Sparta Rotterdam had 24 shots (8 on target) compared to 19 (7 on target) for VVV Venlo. Sparta Rotterdam made 3 substitutions, VVV Venlo made 3.

Match Events

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

Sparta Rotterdam
VVV Venlo
Kick Off
S. Ahannach

assist: F. Holst

19′
34′
R. JanssenL. Labylle
43′
C. Leemans

assist: D. Post

Half Time
T. VerhaarL. Brogno
46′
M. NelomS. Floranus
46′
65′Danny Post
65′
R. SeuntjensD. van Bruggen
P. van MoorselF. Friday
72′
78′
M. RuttenJ. Janse
Sander Fischer79′
R. Mühren

assist: F. Friday

81′
R. Mühren

assist: M. Kramer

90′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Sparta Rotterdam had 50% possession against VVV Venlo's 50%. Sparta Rotterdam registered 24 shots (8 on target) while VVV Venlo managed 19 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 6–4. Fouls committed: 26–13.

8Shots on Goal7
13Shots off Goal9
24Total Shots19
3Blocked Shots3
15Shots insidebox13
9Shots outsidebox6
26Fouls13
6Corner Kicks4
0Offsides1
50%Ball Possession50%
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves5
375Total passes378
288Passes accurate278
77%Passes %74%

Recent Form

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

Sparta Rotterdam

LLDWLD

VVV Venlo

LDLWDL

Sparta Rotterdam vs VVV Venlo Head to Head Results

Sparta Rotterdam and VVV Venlo have met 4 times — Sparta Rotterdam won 3, VVV Venlo won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2017. Sparta Rotterdam leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 4 meetings. A combined 11 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.75 per match (7 for the home side, 4 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (25%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Sparta Rotterdam are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–1 in 2019.

3

Sparta Rotterdam

0

Drawn

1

VVV Venlo

Goals: 7Goals: 4

Recent Meetings (4)

24 Apr 2021Sparta Rotterdam2 – 0VVV Venlo
9 Mar 2021VVV Venlo0 – 1Sparta Rotterdam
9 Aug 2019Sparta Rotterdam4 – 1VVV Venlo
12 Aug 2017VVV Venlo3 – 0Sparta Rotterdam
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026