26 November 2023 at 15:45

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

Utrecht dominates

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

Sparta Rotterdam3wins
1draws10 meetings
Utrecht6wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.9

Average goals per game

70%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (40%) — the odds may underestimate Utrecht.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.2%

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 42.4%Draw 29.1%Away 34.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.253.402.80
Max2.453.503.06
Over 2.5: 55.6%Under 2.5: 50.0%
Market favourite: · Even contest

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 market39.7%28.5%31.8%
Public market39.5%26.9%33.6%
Δ0.2%1.6%1.8%

Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Utrecht
Result vs. Market: Sparta Rotterdam (42%)

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:11Utrecht
19Shots7
6Shots on target2

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
25/01/26Utrecht0–1Sparta Rotterdam1.80/3.80/4.20
17/08/25Sparta Rotterdam2–1Utrecht2.62/3.70/2.50
14/05/25Utrecht1–1Sparta Rotterdam1.89/3.50/4.16
03/11/24Sparta Rotterdam1–4Utrecht2.64/3.48/2.54
12/05/24Utrecht0–1Sparta Rotterdam1.73/4.04/4.38
26/11/23Sparta Rotterdam1–2Utrecht2.36/3.44/2.89
24/02/23Sparta Rotterdam0–3Utrecht2.74/3.29/2.62
23/10/22Utrecht3–1Sparta Rotterdam1.74/3.80/4.74
23/01/22Sparta Rotterdam0–3Utrecht3.62/3.42/2.06
15/08/21Utrecht4–0Sparta Rotterdam1.57/4.25/5.47

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: Utrecht

W 425D 291L 393
Over 2.557
Goals scored1662

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Utrecht defeated Sparta Rotterdam 2:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2023. Goals were scored by M. Seuntjens 5′, C. Neghli 43′, I. Lidberg 54′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Sparta Rotterdam had 61% possession while Utrecht held 39%. Sparta Rotterdam had 19 shots (6 on target) compared to 7 (2 on target) for Utrecht. Expected goals: Sparta Rotterdam 2.27 — Utrecht 1.07. Sparta Rotterdam made 2 substitutions, Utrecht made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between Sparta Rotterdam and Utrecht — 3 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

Sparta Rotterdam
Utrecht
Kick Off
5′
M. Seuntjens

assist: H. ter Avest

C. Neghli

assist: T. Lauritsen

43′
Half Time
46′
M. AzarkanO. Boussaid
46′
Y. LeliendalS. El Karouani
MetinhoA. Anello
69′
78′
V. JensenN. Viergever
J. KitolanoH. El Dahri
81′
88′
M. SeuntjensB. Ramselaar
90+2′
C. BozdoğanM. van der Maarel
Full Time

Match Statistics

Sparta Rotterdam had 61% possession against Utrecht's 39%. Sparta Rotterdam registered 19 shots (6 on target) while Utrecht managed 7 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 5–4. Fouls committed: 6–10.

6Shots on Goal2
9Shots off Goal2
19Total Shots7
4Blocked Shots3
13Shots insidebox6
6Shots outsidebox1
6Fouls10
5Corner Kicks4
1Offsides0
61%Ball Possession39%
0Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves5
578Total passes384
496Passes accurate295
86%Passes %77%
2.27expected_goals1.07

Recent Form

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

Sparta Rotterdam

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Utrecht

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Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht Head to Head Results

Sparta Rotterdam and Utrecht have met 20 times — Sparta Rotterdam won 4, Utrecht won 14, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Utrecht leads the head-to-head with 14 victories from 20 meetings. A combined 58 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.90 per match (16 for the home side, 42 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 11 matches (55%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 13 games (65%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Sparta Rotterdam are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–1 in 2020.

4

Sparta Rotterdam

2

Drawn

14

Utrecht

Goals: 16Goals: 42

Recent Meetings (20)

25 Jan 2026Utrecht0 – 1Sparta Rotterdam
17 Aug 2025Sparta Rotterdam2 – 1Utrecht
14 May 2025Utrecht1 – 1Sparta Rotterdam
3 Nov 2024Sparta Rotterdam1 – 4Utrecht
23 May 2024Utrecht3 – 1Sparta Rotterdam
12 May 2024Utrecht0 – 1Sparta Rotterdam
1 Jun 2023Utrecht1 – 2Sparta Rotterdam
24 Feb 2023Sparta Rotterdam0 – 3Utrecht
23 Oct 2022Utrecht3 – 1Sparta Rotterdam
23 Jan 2022Sparta Rotterdam0 – 3Utrecht
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026