1 November 2020 at 13:30

Referee: B. Nijhuis

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.

Sparta Rotterdam4wins
3draws10 meetings
Heerenveen3wins

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 (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (35%) — the odds may underestimate Sparta Rotterdam.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.2%

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 37.3%Draw 27.1%Away 40.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.603.602.40
Max2.753.852.50
Over 2.5: 62.5%Under 2.5: 43.5%
Market favourite: · Even contest

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 market35.4%25.3%39.4%
Public market36.2%26.1%37.7%
Δ0.8%0.9%1.7%

Sparta Rotterdam vs Heerenveen — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Heerenveen
Result vs. Market: Heerenveen (41%)

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:03Heerenveen
15Shots12
6Shots 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
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: Sparta Rotterdam

W 98D 71L 125
Over 2.552
Goals scored381

Away Record: Heerenveen

W 438D 288L 384
Over 2.562
Goals scored1818

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Heerenveen defeated Sparta Rotterdam 4:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2020. Goals were scored by B. Nygren 7′, J. van Hecke 25′, H. Veerman 42′, H. Veerman 57′, L. Thy 90′ (pen.). 1 yellow cards were shown. Sparta Rotterdam had 54% possession while Heerenveen held 46%. Sparta Rotterdam had 15 shots (6 on target) compared to 12 (6 on target) for Heerenveen. Sparta Rotterdam made 4 substitutions, Heerenveen made 4.

Match Events

Key match events between Sparta Rotterdam and Heerenveen — 5 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.

Sparta Rotterdam
Heerenveen
Kick Off
25′
J. van Hecke

assist: J. Veerman

D. GravenberchE. Emegha
30′
Half Time
57′
H. Veerman

assist: J. Veerman

65′
O. MeierS. Dewaele
T. BeugelsdijkD. Duarte
69′
M. PintoW. Burger
76′
A. HarrouiA. Meijers
76′
76′
B. NygrenI. Dresevic
88′
J. VeermanR. Hajal
88′
H. VeermanR. Smit
L. Thy

Penalty

90+3′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Sparta Rotterdam had 54% possession against Heerenveen's 46%. Sparta Rotterdam registered 15 shots (6 on target) while Heerenveen managed 12 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 4–3. Fouls committed: 8–8.

6Shots on Goal6
6Shots off Goal5
15Total Shots12
3Blocked Shots1
8Shots insidebox10
7Shots outsidebox2
8Fouls8
4Corner Kicks3
6Offsides3
54%Ball Possession46%
1Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves5
515Total passes423
408Passes accurate322
79%Passes %76%

Recent Form

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

Sparta Rotterdam

LLDWLD

Heerenveen

LWDWWW

Sparta Rotterdam vs Heerenveen Head to Head Results

Sparta Rotterdam and Heerenveen have met 2 times — Sparta Rotterdam won 0, Heerenveen won 2, 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 (1 for the home side, 5 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.

0

Sparta Rotterdam

0

Drawn

2

Heerenveen

Goals: 1Goals: 5

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