6 November 2021 at 19:00

Referee: J. Kooij

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 dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Willem II2wins
2draws10 meetings
Sparta Rotterdam6wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

3

Average goals per game

70%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (44%) — 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

Home 46.2%Draw 28.5%Away 30.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.103.403.20
Max2.203.613.40
Over 2.5: 52.6%Under 2.5: 52.6%
Market favourite:Willem II · Slight 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 market44.4%27.0%28.6%
Public market43.2%27.1%29.7%
Δ1.3%0.2%1.1%

Willem II vs Sparta Rotterdam — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Sparta Rotterdam
Result vs. Market: Willem II (46%)

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.

Willem IIHalf-time:02Sparta Rotterdam
8Shots10
0Shots on target5

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
02/03/25Sparta Rotterdam4–0Willem II1.65/3.82/5.15
31/08/24Willem II1–2Sparta Rotterdam2.75/3.42/2.49
13/02/22Sparta Rotterdam1–0Willem II2.06/3.42/3.67
06/11/21Willem II0–3Sparta Rotterdam2.16/3.50/3.30
28/02/21Sparta Rotterdam0–2Willem II1.73/3.86/4.56
13/12/20Willem II1–3Sparta Rotterdam2.45/3.58/2.73
30/11/19Willem II4–0Sparta Rotterdam2.04/3.72/3.38
18/11/17Willem II2–2Sparta Rotterdam2.09/3.31/3.61
04/02/18Sparta Rotterdam1–0Willem II2.22/3.41/3.19
15/10/16Sparta Rotterdam2–2Willem II2.09/3.49/3.40

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: Willem II

W 292D 209L 443
Over 2.558
Goals scored1240

Away Record: Sparta Rotterdam

W 98D 71L 125
Over 2.552
Goals scored381

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Sparta Rotterdam defeated Willem II 3:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. Goals were scored by B. Vriends 17′, B. Vriends 28′, E. Emegha 79′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Willem II had 56% possession while Sparta Rotterdam held 44%. Willem II had 8 shots (0 on target) compared to 10 (5 on target) for Sparta Rotterdam. Willem II made 4 substitutions, Sparta Rotterdam made 5.

Match Events

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

Willem II
Sparta Rotterdam
Kick Off
17′
B. Vriends

assist: B. Smeets

28′
B. Vriends

assist: S. Mijnans

34′Adil Auassar
Half Time
D. SaddikiR. Meerveld
46′
Pol LlonchG. Roemeratoe
62′
M. KöhlertA. Kampetsis
62′
71′
L. ThyM. Engels
77′
A. AuassarV. van Crooij
M. SvenssonJ. Yeboah
78′
78′
S. MijnansA. Meijers
79′
E. Emegha

assist: V. van Crooij

88′
E. EmeghaK. Goudmijn
88′
B. SmeetsMohammed Osman
Full Time

Match Statistics

Willem II had 56% possession against Sparta Rotterdam's 44%. Willem II registered 8 shots (0 on target) while Sparta Rotterdam managed 10 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 5–7. Fouls committed: 7–10.

0Shots on Goal5
7Shots off Goal1
8Total Shots10
1Blocked Shots4
4Shots insidebox5
4Shots outsidebox5
7Fouls10
5Corner Kicks7
0Offsides2
56%Ball Possession44%
1Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves0
507Total passes397
375Passes accurate255
74%Passes %64%

Lineups

Willem II lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under F. Grim, while Sparta Rotterdam deployed a 4-3-1-2 under H. Fraser.

Defensive Solidity

Willem II deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Sparta Rotterdam's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Willem II field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Sparta Rotterdam's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Willem II start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Sparta Rotterdam averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Willem II4-2-3-14-3-1-2Sparta Rotterdam
GKDEFMIDFWD
21Wellenr.5Bergstr.4Jenssen13Owusu27Köhn8Llonch17Saddiki9Wriedt11Köhlert7Nunnely15Svensson1Okoye3Vriends4Beugels.5Pinto7Masouras2Abels6Auassar10Smeets8Mijnans9Thy11Emegha

Substitutes

Coach: F. Grim

Substitutes

Coach: H. Fraser

Willem IIPosition StrengthSparta Rotterdam
Willem II4-2-3-1
21GoalkeeperT. Wellenreuther
5DefenderE. Bergström
4DefenderU. Jenssen
13DefenderL. Owusu
27DefenderD. Köhn
8MidfielderPol Llonch
17MidfielderD. Saddiki
11MidfielderM. Köhlert
7MidfielderC. Nunnely
15MidfielderM. Svensson
9ForwardK. Wriedt
Sparta Rotterdam4-3-1-2
1GoalkeeperM. Okoye
3DefenderB. Vriends
4DefenderT. Beugelsdijk
5DefenderM. Pinto
7DefenderG. Masouras
2MidfielderD. Abels
6MidfielderA. Auassar
10MidfielderB. Smeets
8MidfielderS. Mijnans
9ForwardL. Thy
11ForwardE. Emegha

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Willem II have recorded 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeats. Sparta Rotterdam show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Willem II

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Sparta Rotterdam

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Willem II vs Sparta Rotterdam Head to Head Results

Willem II and Sparta Rotterdam have met 16 times — Willem II won 5, Sparta Rotterdam won 9, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Sparta Rotterdam leads the head-to-head with 9 victories from 16 meetings. A combined 56 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.50 per match (24 for the home side, 32 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 8 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 12 games (75%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–5 in 2025.

5

Willem II

2

Drawn

9

Sparta Rotterdam

Goals: 24Goals: 32

Recent Meetings (16)

18 Dec 2025Willem II1 – 5Sparta Rotterdam
26 Jul 2025Willem II3 – 1Sparta Rotterdam
2 Mar 2025Sparta Rotterdam4 – 0Willem II
31 Aug 2024Willem II1 – 2Sparta Rotterdam
27 Jul 2024Willem II2 – 4Sparta Rotterdam
29 Jul 2023Willem II0 – 3Sparta Rotterdam
20 Jul 2022Willem II0 – 2Sparta Rotterdam
13 Feb 2022Sparta Rotterdam1 – 0Willem II
28 Feb 2021Sparta Rotterdam0 – 2Willem II
13 Dec 2020Willem II1 – 3Sparta Rotterdam
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026