11 December 2021 at 19:00
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: 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 | 2.05 | 3.40 | 3.40 |
| Max | 2.10 | 3.61 | 3.64 |
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 | 46.3% | 26.9% | 26.7% |
| Public market | 46.0% | 27.8% | 26.2% |
Heerenveen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Heerenveen and Sparta Rotterdam drew 0:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. 2 yellow cards were shown. Heerenveen had 58% possession while Sparta Rotterdam held 42%. Heerenveen had 11 shots (4 on target) compared to 10 (3 on target) for Sparta Rotterdam. Heerenveen made 3 substitutions, Sparta Rotterdam made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Heerenveen and Sparta Rotterdam — 0 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
Heerenveen had 58% possession against Sparta Rotterdam's 42%. Heerenveen registered 11 shots (4 on target) while Sparta Rotterdam managed 10 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 6–2. Fouls committed: 7–10.
Lineups
Heerenveen lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under J. Jansen, while Sparta Rotterdam deployed a 3-5-2 under H. Fraser.
Defensive Solidity
Heerenveen deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Sparta Rotterdam's 3-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
Heerenveen field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Sparta Rotterdam's 5 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
Heerenveen start 3 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.
Substitutes
Coach: J. Jansen
Substitutes
Coach: H. Fraser
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 2 times — Heerenveen won 2, Sparta Rotterdam won 0, 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 (5 for the home side, 1 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.
2
Heerenveen
0
Drawn
0
Sparta Rotterdam
Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026