13 February 2022 at 11:15

Referee: D. Makkelie

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.

Sparta Rotterdam6wins
2draws10 meetings
Willem II2wins

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 (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (47%) — the odds may underestimate Sparta Rotterdam.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.2%

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 48.6%Draw 29.3%Away 27.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.053.303.50
Max2.073.503.92
Over 2.5: 50.0%Under 2.5: 54.1%
Market favourite:Sparta Rotterdam · 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 market47.0%28.2%24.8%
Public market46.1%27.0%27.0%
Δ0.9%1.2%2.2%

Sparta Rotterdam vs Willem II — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Sparta Rotterdam
Result vs. Market: Sparta Rotterdam (49%)

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.

Sparta RotterdamHalf-time:00Willem II
14Shots5
6Shots on target0

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: Sparta Rotterdam

W 98D 71L 125
Over 2.552
Goals scored381

Away Record: Willem II

W 292D 209L 443
Over 2.558
Goals scored1240

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Sparta Rotterdam defeated Willem II 1:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. Goals were scored by Y. Namli 59′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Sparta Rotterdam had 48% possession while Willem II held 52%. Sparta Rotterdam had 14 shots (6 on target) compared to 5 (0 on target) for Willem II. Sparta Rotterdam made 3 substitutions, Willem II made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Sparta Rotterdam and Willem II — 1 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

Sparta Rotterdam
Willem II
Kick Off
28′
Pol LlonchD. Crowley
Half Time
Y. Namli

assist: V. van Crooij

59′
76′
M. SvenssonE. Kabangu
76′
M. KöhlertD. Köhn
J. de KampsS. Mijnans
77′
Y. NamliG. Masouras
85′
L. ThyM. Heylen
87′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Sparta Rotterdam had 48% possession against Willem II's 52%. Sparta Rotterdam registered 14 shots (6 on target) while Willem II managed 5 (0 on target). Corner kicks: 2–1. Fouls committed: 15–13.

6Shots on Goal0
3Shots off Goal5
14Total Shots5
5Blocked Shots0
9Shots insidebox4
5Shots outsidebox1
15Fouls13
2Corner Kicks1
3Offsides6
48%Ball Possession52%
1Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
0Goalkeeper Saves4
409Total passes423
287Passes accurate306
70%Passes %72%

Lineups

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

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Sparta Rotterdam is 6.67, compared to — for Willem II. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Sparta Rotterdam's highest-rated starter is V. van Crooij (6.67), while Willem II's best-rated player is —.

Defensive Solidity

Sparta Rotterdam deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Willem II'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

Sparta Rotterdam field 4 midfielders averaging 6.67, versus Willem II's 3 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 3 for Willem II 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.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 75% for Sparta Rotterdam and —% for Willem II. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Sparta Rotterdam's starters have collected 2 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Willem II. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Sparta Rotterdam's starting XI is 29.0 (youngest: V. van Crooij (29), oldest: V. van Crooij (29)), while Willem II average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Sparta Rotterdam's starters average 7 league appearances each, versus 0 for Willem II. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Sparta Rotterdam4-4-24-3-3Willem II
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Okoye3Vriends5Durmisi6Abels4Auassar8Kamps10Namli7Verschu.9Thy11Engels2Crooij21Wellenr.3Heerkens13Owusu6Dammers8Llonch17Saddiki11Köhlert7Nunnely15Svensson29Oosting9Hornkamp

Substitutes

Coach: H. Fraser

Substitutes

Coach: F. Grim

Sparta RotterdamPosition StrengthWillem II
6.67
Avg Rating
6.67Midfielder (4 v 3)
0G 1A0G 0A
Sparta Rotterdam4-4-2
1GoalkeeperM. Okoye
3DefenderB. Vriends
5DefenderR. Durmisi
6DefenderD. Abels
4DefenderA. Auassar
8MidfielderJ. de Kamps
10MidfielderY. Namli
7MidfielderA. Verschueren
2MidfielderV. van Crooij6.71A
9ForwardL. Thy
11ForwardM. Engels
Willem II4-3-3
21GoalkeeperT. Wellenreuther
3DefenderF. Heerkens
13DefenderL. Owusu
6DefenderW. Dammers
11DefenderM. Köhlert
8MidfielderPol Llonch
17MidfielderD. Saddiki
29MidfielderT. Oosting
7ForwardC. Nunnely
15ForwardM. Svensson
9ForwardJ. Hornkamp

Recent Form

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

Sparta Rotterdam

LLDWLD

Willem II

WWWWLW

Sparta Rotterdam vs Willem II Head to Head Results

Sparta Rotterdam and Willem II have met 16 times — Sparta Rotterdam won 9, Willem II won 5, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Sparta Rotterdam leads the head-to-head with 9 victories from 16 meetings. A combined 58 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.63 per match (34 for the home side, 24 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 8 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 13 games (81%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–5 in 2025.

9

Sparta Rotterdam

2

Drawn

5

Willem II

Goals: 34Goals: 24

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
6 Nov 2021Willem II0 – 3Sparta Rotterdam
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