26 January 2018 at 19:00

Referee: Serdar Gozubuyuk

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.

Heerenveen3wins
3draws10 meetings
Sparta Rotterdam4wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.5

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (64%) — the odds may underestimate Sparta Rotterdam.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.9%

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 66.4%Draw 23.3%Away 16.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.504.006.00
Max1.524.566.51
Market favourite:Heerenveen · 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 market63.8%21.3%14.9%
Public market62.6%21.7%15.7%
Δ1.2%0.4%0.8%

Heerenveen vs Sparta Rotterdam — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Heerenveen
Result vs. Market: Heerenveen (66%)

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.

HeerenveenHalf-time:11Sparta Rotterdam
13Shots15
7Shots on target4

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
28/02/26Heerenveen2–1Sparta Rotterdam2.05/3.70/3.25
14/12/25Sparta Rotterdam0–3Heerenveen2.87/3.69/2.30
12/04/25Sparta Rotterdam3–1Heerenveen1.92/3.71/3.82
26/10/24Heerenveen2–0Sparta Rotterdam2.49/3.55/2.67
19/05/24Sparta Rotterdam2–1Heerenveen1.95/3.73/3.54
27/08/23Heerenveen1–3Sparta Rotterdam2.28/3.63/2.79
15/04/23Sparta Rotterdam4–0Heerenveen2.32/3.30/3.16
05/08/22Heerenveen0–0Sparta Rotterdam1.94/3.49/3.98
03/04/22Sparta Rotterdam1–1Heerenveen2.23/3.23/3.43
11/12/21Heerenveen0–0Sparta Rotterdam2.08/3.47/3.55

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: Heerenveen

W 438D 288L 384
Over 2.562
Goals scored1818

Away Record: Sparta Rotterdam

W 98D 71L 125
Over 2.552
Goals scored381

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Heerenveen defeated Sparta Rotterdam 2:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2017. Goals were scored by J. Chabot 3′, R. Ghoochannejhad 15′, D. Dumfries 65′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Heerenveen had 62% possession while Sparta Rotterdam held 38%. Heerenveen had 14 shots (8 on target) compared to 12 (3 on target) for Sparta Rotterdam. Heerenveen made 3 substitutions, Sparta Rotterdam made 2.

Match Events

Key match events between Heerenveen and Sparta Rotterdam — 3 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

Heerenveen
Sparta Rotterdam
Kick Off
3′
J. Chabot

assist: F. Friday

R. Ghoochannejhad

assist: A. Zeneli

15′
Half Time
P. van AmersfoortM. Vlap
63′
64′
C. GoodwinD. dos Santos
D. Dumfries

assist: K. Pierie

65′
R. GhoochannejhadH. Veerman
79′
79′
L. BrognoR. Ache
A. ZeneliM. Thorsby
81′
Dave Bulthuis85′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Heerenveen had 62% possession against Sparta Rotterdam's 38%. Heerenveen registered 14 shots (8 on target) while Sparta Rotterdam managed 12 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 4–6. Fouls committed: 15–16.

8Shots on Goal3
6Shots off Goal5
14Total Shots12
0Blocked Shots4
7Shots insidebox6
7Shots outsidebox6
15Fouls16
4Corner Kicks6
1Offsides1
62%Ball Possession38%
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves6
557Total passes323
476Passes accurate244
85%Passes %76%

Recent Form

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

Heerenveen

LWDWWW

Sparta Rotterdam

LLDWLD

Heerenveen vs Sparta Rotterdam Head to Head Results

Heerenveen and Sparta Rotterdam have met 2 times — Heerenveen won 2, Sparta Rotterdam won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Heerenveen leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 6 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (5 for the home side, 1 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–1 in 2026.

2

Heerenveen

0

Drawn

0

Sparta Rotterdam

Goals: 5Goals: 1

Recent Meetings (2)

28 Feb 2026Heerenveen2 – 1Sparta Rotterdam
14 Dec 2025Sparta Rotterdam0 – 3Heerenveen
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026