2 May 2021 at 12:30
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 (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (42%) — the odds may underestimate Sparta Rotterdam.
Market Summary
Margin: 5.1%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 | 2.30 | 3.25 | 3.10 |
| Max | 2.31 | 3.46 | 3.27 |
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 | 42.1% | 28.1% | 29.8% |
| Public market | 41.0% | 28.6% | 30.4% |
| Δ | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam — 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: Groningen
Away Record: Sparta Rotterdam
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Sparta Rotterdam defeated Groningen 2:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2020. Goals were scored by A. Harroui 27′, T. Beugelsdijk 56′, R. Lundqvist 87′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Groningen had 59% possession while Sparta Rotterdam held 41%. Groningen had 11 shots (3 on target) compared to 11 (4 on target) for Sparta Rotterdam. Groningen made 5 substitutions, Sparta Rotterdam made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Groningen and Sparta Rotterdam — 3 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.
assist: A. Meijers
Match Statistics
Groningen had 59% possession against Sparta Rotterdam's 41%. Groningen registered 11 shots (3 on target) while Sparta Rotterdam managed 11 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 2–5. Fouls committed: 9–8.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Groningen have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. Sparta Rotterdam show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
Groningen
Sparta Rotterdam
Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam Head to Head Results
Groningen and Sparta Rotterdam have met 16 times — Groningen won 5, Sparta Rotterdam won 8, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Sparta Rotterdam leads the head-to-head with 8 victories from 16 meetings. A combined 49 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.06 per match (21 for the home side, 28 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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Drawn
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Sparta Rotterdam
Recent Meetings (16)
API data: 15 Mar 2026