16 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
Even recordHistorical 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.
2.5
Average goals per game
60%
Games with 3+ goals
50%
Both teams scored
Market Summary
Margin: 6.1%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 | 2.62 | 3.40 | 2.45 |
| Max | 2.75 | 3.60 | 2.50 |
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 | 34.8% | 26.8% | 38.4% |
| Public market | 35.8% | 26.0% | 38.2% |
Heerenveen vs Sparta Rotterdam — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2625/26 | Heerenveen | 2–1 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2.05/3.70/3.25 |
| 14/12/2525/26 | Sparta Rotterdam | 0–3 | Heerenveen | 2.87/3.69/2.30 |
| 12/04/2524/25 | Sparta Rotterdam | 3–1 | Heerenveen | 1.92/3.71/3.82 |
| 26/10/2424/25 | Heerenveen | 2–0 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2.49/3.55/2.67 |
| 19/05/2423/24 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2–1 | Heerenveen | 1.95/3.73/3.54 |
| 27/08/2323/24 | Heerenveen | 1–3 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2.28/3.63/2.79 |
| 15/04/2322/23 | Sparta Rotterdam | 4–0 | Heerenveen | 2.32/3.30/3.16 |
| 05/08/2222/23 | Heerenveen | 0–0 | Sparta Rotterdam | 1.94/3.49/3.98 |
| 03/04/2221/22 | Sparta Rotterdam | 1–1 | Heerenveen | 2.23/3.23/3.43 |
| 11/12/2121/22 | Heerenveen | 0–0 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2.08/3.47/3.55 |
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
Away Record: Sparta Rotterdam
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Sparta Rotterdam defeated Heerenveen 2:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2020. Goals were scored by L. Thy 7′, W. Burger 16′, S. de Jong 67′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Heerenveen had 59% possession while Sparta Rotterdam held 41%. Heerenveen had 16 shots (4 on target) compared to 13 (4 on target) for Sparta Rotterdam. Heerenveen made 5 substitutions, Sparta Rotterdam made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Heerenveen and Sparta Rotterdam — 3 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.
assist: B. Smeets
assist: D. Abels
assist: J. Veerman
Match Statistics
Heerenveen had 59% possession against Sparta Rotterdam's 41%. Heerenveen registered 16 shots (4 on target) while Sparta Rotterdam managed 13 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 3–6. Fouls committed: 7–6.
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
Sparta Rotterdam
Heerenveen vs Sparta Rotterdam Head to Head Results
Heerenveen and Sparta Rotterdam have met 16 times — Heerenveen won 7, Sparta Rotterdam won 5, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Heerenveen leads the head-to-head with 7 victories from 16 meetings. A combined 43 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.69 per match (23 for the home side, 20 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 9 matches (56%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 11 games (69%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–4 in 2020.
7
Heerenveen
4
Drawn
5
Sparta Rotterdam
Recent Meetings (16)
API data: 15 Mar 2026