27 August 2023 at 14:45

Referee: A. Lindhout

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 record

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

Heerenveen3wins
3draws10 meetings
Sparta Rotterdam4wins

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: 7.4%

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 43.8%Draw 27.5%Away 35.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.253.302.62
Max2.353.802.95
Over 2.5: 59.9%Under 2.5: 46.5%
Market favourite:Heerenveen · 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 market41.4%25.7%33.0%
Public market41.7%24.7%33.5%

Heerenveen vs Sparta Rotterdam — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Sparta Rotterdam
Result vs. Market: Heerenveen (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.

HeerenveenHalf-time:01Sparta Rotterdam
19Shots16
6Shots on target7

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
28/02/26Heerenveen2–1Sparta Rotterdam2.05/3.70/3.25
14/12/25Sparta Rotterdam0–3Heerenveen2.87/3.69/2.30
12/04/25Sparta Rotterdam3–1Heerenveen1.92/3.71/3.82
26/10/24Heerenveen2–0Sparta Rotterdam2.49/3.55/2.67
19/05/24Sparta Rotterdam2–1Heerenveen1.95/3.73/3.54
27/08/23Heerenveen1–3Sparta Rotterdam2.28/3.63/2.79
15/04/23Sparta Rotterdam4–0Heerenveen2.32/3.30/3.16
05/08/22Heerenveen0–0Sparta Rotterdam1.94/3.49/3.98
03/04/22Sparta Rotterdam1–1Heerenveen2.23/3.23/3.43
11/12/21Heerenveen0–0Sparta Rotterdam2.08/3.47/3.55

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

W 438D 288L 384
Over 2.562
Goals scored1818

Away Record: Sparta Rotterdam

W 98D 71L 125
Over 2.552
Goals scored381

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Sparta Rotterdam defeated Heerenveen 3:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2023. Goals were scored by T. Lauritsen 34′, K. Saito 53′, K. Saito 62′, P. Bochniewicz 71′. 1 red cards. Heerenveen had 55% possession while Sparta Rotterdam held 45%. Heerenveen had 19 shots (6 on target) compared to 16 (7 on target) for Sparta Rotterdam. Expected goals: Heerenveen 2.33 — Sparta Rotterdam 2.07. Heerenveen made 4 substitutions, Sparta Rotterdam made 4.

Match Events

Key match events between Heerenveen and Sparta Rotterdam — 4 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.

Heerenveen
Sparta Rotterdam
Kick Off
Half Time
S. OlssonL. Brouwers
62′
P. Bochniewicz

assist: O. Sahraoui

71′
C. NunnelyD. Karlsbakk
77′
Hussein Ali HaidarD. Hall
77′
77′
J. de GuzmánJ. van Mullem
I. NicolăescuM. Witteveen
88′
88′
A. VerschuerenP. Clement
88′
K. SaitoC. Neghli
88′
T. LauritsenC. Brym
Thom Haye90+4′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Heerenveen had 55% possession against Sparta Rotterdam's 45%. Heerenveen registered 19 shots (6 on target) while Sparta Rotterdam managed 16 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 6–7. Fouls committed: 4–8.

6Shots on Goal7
9Shots off Goal4
19Total Shots16
4Blocked Shots5
10Shots insidebox9
9Shots outsidebox7
4Fouls8
6Corner Kicks7
1Offsides0
55%Ball Possession45%
0Yellow Cards0
1Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves4
502Total passes427
423Passes accurate327
84%Passes %77%
2.33expected_goals2.07

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

LWDWWW

Sparta Rotterdam

LLDWLD

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

Goals: 5Goals: 1

Recent Meetings (2)

28 Feb 2026Heerenveen2 – 1Sparta Rotterdam
14 Dec 2025Sparta Rotterdam0 – 3Heerenveen
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026