19 December 2020 at 15:30
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.
2.7
Average goals per game
50%
Games with 3+ goals
50%
Both teams scored
Potential Betting Value Detected
Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (38%) — the odds may underestimate Sparta Rotterdam.
Market Summary
Margin: 5.3%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 | 2.40 | 3.25 | 2.75 |
| Max | 2.57 | 3.50 | 2.93 |
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 | 37.8% | 29.0% | 33.2% |
| Public market | 39.1% | 26.8% | 34.1% |
| Δ | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
Sparta Rotterdam vs Groningen — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
Result differed from 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2625/26 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2–0 | Groningen | 2.63/3.50/2.55 |
| 19/10/2525/26 | Groningen | 0–2 | Sparta Rotterdam | 1.84/3.69/4.21 |
| 02/02/2524/25 | Sparta Rotterdam | 1–0 | Groningen | 1.80/3.53/4.65 |
| 09/11/2424/25 | Groningen | 1–0 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2.62/3.37/2.65 |
| 28/05/2322/23 | Groningen | 0–5 | Sparta Rotterdam | 3.17/3.57/2.14 |
| 17/09/2222/23 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2–1 | Groningen | 2.17/3.33/3.51 |
| 07/05/2221/22 | Groningen | 1–2 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2.12/3.41/3.47 |
| 17/10/2121/22 | Sparta Rotterdam | 1–1 | Groningen | 2.30/3.28/3.03 |
| 02/05/2120/21 | Groningen | 1–2 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2.30/3.34/3.16 |
| 19/12/2020/21 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2–3 | Groningen | 2.49/3.37/2.83 |
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: Groningen
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Groningen defeated Sparta Rotterdam 3:2. The match was played in Eredivisie 2020. Goals were scored by W. Dammers 16′, L. Thy 36′, J. Larsen 53′, J. Larsen 73′, W. Burger 79′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Sparta Rotterdam had 56% possession while Groningen held 44%. Sparta Rotterdam had 17 shots (4 on target) compared to 12 (6 on target) for Groningen. Sparta Rotterdam made 5 substitutions, Groningen made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between Sparta Rotterdam and Groningen — 5 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.
assist: D. Abels
assist: M. El Hankouri
assist: G. Gudmundsson
assist: M. Engels
Match Statistics
Sparta Rotterdam had 56% possession against Groningen's 44%. Sparta Rotterdam registered 17 shots (4 on target) while Groningen managed 12 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 8–6. Fouls committed: 7–9.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Sparta Rotterdam have recorded 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Groningen show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
Sparta Rotterdam
Groningen
Sparta Rotterdam vs Groningen Head to Head Results
Sparta Rotterdam and Groningen have met 16 times — Sparta Rotterdam won 9, Groningen won 4, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Sparta Rotterdam leads the head-to-head with 9 victories from 16 meetings. A combined 47 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.94 per match (28 for the home side, 19 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 9 matches (56%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 9 games (56%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Sparta Rotterdam are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–2 in 2025.
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Recent Meetings (16)
API data: 15 Mar 2026