18 December 2021 at 17:45

Referee: B. Nijhuis

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.

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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.

Sparta Rotterdam7wins
1draws10 meetings
Vitesse2wins

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

30%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (67%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (29%) — 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 30.8%Draw 30.1%Away 44.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.103.282.20
Max3.393.402.34
Over 2.5: 47.6%Under 2.5: 58.8%
Market favourite:Vitesse · 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 market28.7%29.7%41.6%
Public market29.1%27.8%43.0%
Δ0.4%1.8%1.4%

Sparta Rotterdam vs Vitesse — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Vitesse (44%)

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.

Sparta RotterdamHalf-time:02Vitesse
15Shots5
7Shots on target3

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
02/04/24Vitesse1–4Sparta Rotterdam2.70/3.55/2.48
24/09/23Sparta Rotterdam1–0Vitesse1.89/3.64/3.80
11/03/23Sparta Rotterdam3–1Vitesse2.44/3.36/2.92
05/11/22Vitesse0–4Sparta Rotterdam1.89/3.54/4.22
19/04/22Vitesse0–1Sparta Rotterdam1.80/3.56/4.77
18/12/21Sparta Rotterdam2–2Vitesse3.25/3.33/2.26
07/05/21Sparta Rotterdam3–0Vitesse3.49/3.65/2.01
19/09/20Vitesse2–0Sparta Rotterdam1.67/4.04/4.72
24/11/19Sparta Rotterdam2–0Vitesse2.54/3.64/2.58
16/01/18Sparta Rotterdam0–1Vitesse3.63/3.45/2.04

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

W 98D 71L 125
Over 2.552
Goals scored381

Away Record: Vitesse

W 421D 265L 360
Over 2.558
Goals scored1631

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Sparta Rotterdam and Vitesse drew 2:2. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. Goals were scored by N. Frederiksen 16′, N. Frederiksen 37′, S. Mijnans 70′, S. Mijnans 90′. Sparta Rotterdam had 58% possession while Vitesse held 42%. Sparta Rotterdam had 15 shots (7 on target) compared to 5 (3 on target) for Vitesse. Sparta Rotterdam made 3 substitutions, Vitesse made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between Sparta Rotterdam and Vitesse — 4 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.

Sparta Rotterdam
Vitesse
Kick Off
16′
N. Frederiksen

assist: M. Wittek

37′
N. Frederiksen

assist: J. Rasmussen

Half Time
E. EmeghaMohammed Osman
46′
B. SmeetsV. van Crooij
46′
L. ThyM. Engels
46′
53′
N. FrederiksenL. Openda
54′
D. HuismanT. Domgjoni
54′
S. TronstadM. Bero
S. Mijnans

assist: M. Pinto

70′
80′
M. ManhoefT. Hájek
88′
T. BuitinkR. Yapi
S. Mijnans

assist: M. Pinto

90+3′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Sparta Rotterdam had 58% possession against Vitesse's 42%. Sparta Rotterdam registered 15 shots (7 on target) while Vitesse managed 5 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 5–3. Fouls committed: 4–8.

7Shots on Goal3
3Shots off Goal0
15Total Shots5
5Blocked Shots2
8Shots insidebox4
7Shots outsidebox1
4Fouls8
5Corner Kicks3
2Offsides3
58%Ball Possession42%
0Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves5
593Total passes432
463Passes accurate298
78%Passes %69%

Lineups

Sparta Rotterdam lined up in a 5-3-2 formation under H. Fraser, while Vitesse deployed a 3-5-2 under T. Letsch.

Defensive Solidity

Sparta Rotterdam deploy 5 defenders rated — on average, against Vitesse'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

Sparta Rotterdam field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Vitesse'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

Sparta Rotterdam start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Vitesse 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.

Sparta Rotterdam5-3-23-5-2Vitesse
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Okoye3Vriends4Beugels.5Pinto2Masouras8Abels6Auassar10Smeets7Mijnans9Thy11Emegha24Houwen32Wittek6Rasmuss.3Doekhi16Oroz42Manhoef8Tronstad36Vroegh40Huisman29Buitink11Frederi.

Substitutes

Coach: H. Fraser

Substitutes

Coach: T. Letsch

Sparta RotterdamPosition StrengthVitesse
Sparta Rotterdam5-3-2
1GoalkeeperM. Okoye
3DefenderB. Vriends
4DefenderT. Beugelsdijk
5DefenderM. Pinto
2DefenderG. Masouras
6DefenderA. Auassar
8MidfielderD. Abels
10MidfielderB. Smeets
7MidfielderS. Mijnans
9ForwardL. Thy
11ForwardE. Emegha
Vitesse3-5-2
24GoalkeeperJ. Houwen
6DefenderJ. Rasmussen
3DefenderD. Doekhi
16DefenderA. Oroz
32MidfielderM. Wittek
42MidfielderM. Manhoef
8MidfielderS. Tronstad
36MidfielderP. Vroegh
40MidfielderD. Huisman
29ForwardT. Buitink
11ForwardN. Frederiksen

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Sparta Rotterdam have recorded 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Vitesse show 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.

Sparta Rotterdam

LLDWLD

Vitesse

DWWDWW

Sparta Rotterdam vs Vitesse Head to Head Results

Sparta Rotterdam and Vitesse have met 15 times — Sparta Rotterdam won 8, Vitesse won 7, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Sparta Rotterdam leads the head-to-head with 8 victories from 15 meetings. A combined 43 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.87 per match (21 for the home side, 22 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 4 matches (27%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 8 games (53%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Sparta Rotterdam are currently unbeaten in the last 6 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 7–0 in 2018.

8

Sparta Rotterdam

0

Drawn

7

Vitesse

Goals: 21Goals: 22

Recent Meetings (15)

2 Apr 2024Vitesse1 – 4Sparta Rotterdam
24 Sept 2023Sparta Rotterdam1 – 0Vitesse
11 Mar 2023Sparta Rotterdam3 – 1Vitesse
22 Dec 2022Sparta Rotterdam1 – 0Vitesse
5 Nov 2022Vitesse0 – 4Sparta Rotterdam
19 Apr 2022Vitesse0 – 1Sparta Rotterdam
15 Dec 2021Vitesse2 – 1Sparta Rotterdam
7 May 2021Sparta Rotterdam3 – 0Vitesse
19 Sept 2020Vitesse2 – 0Sparta Rotterdam
24 Nov 2019Sparta Rotterdam2 – 0Vitesse
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026