7 April 2018 at 18:45
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 dominatesHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
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
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 2.14 | 3.25 | 3.00 |
| Max | 2.31 | 3.30 | 3.39 |
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.
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional market | 42.0% | 29.4% | 28.7% |
| Public market | 43.7% | 28.8% | 27.6% |
| Δ | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
Sparta Rotterdam vs VVV Venlo — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
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.
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.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Avg. odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/04/2120/21 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2–0 | VVV Venlo | 1.54/4.08/6.13 |
| 09/03/2120/21 | VVV Venlo | 0–1 | Sparta Rotterdam | 3.83/3.60/1.94 |
| 09/08/1919/20 | Sparta Rotterdam | 4–1 | VVV Venlo | 1.97/3.71/3.54 |
| 12/08/1717/18 | VVV Venlo | 3–0 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2.19/3.36/3.33 |
| 07/04/1817/18 | Sparta Rotterdam | 3–2 | VVV Venlo | 2.22/3.28/3.26 |
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
Away Record: VVV Venlo
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.
assist: F. Holst
assist: D. Post
assist: F. Friday
assist: M. Kramer
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.
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
VVV Venlo
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.
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Sparta Rotterdam
0
Drawn
1
VVV Venlo
Recent Meetings (4)
API data: 15 Mar 2026