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Sparta Rotterdam vs Groningen

31 January 2026 at 20:00Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel, Rotterdam

Match Summary

Sparta Rotterdam defeated Groningen 2:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2025.

Rivalry since 2016

Sparta Rotterdam vs Groningen Head to Head Results· 16

Sparta Rotterdam and Groningen have met 16 times — Sparta Rotterdam won 8, Groningen won 5, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Sparta Rotterdam leads the head-to-head with 8 victories from 16 meetings. A combined 50 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.13 per match (28 for the home side, 22 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 10 matches (63%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 10 games (63%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Sparta Rotterdam are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–2 in 2025.

Drawn
3
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Total goals
50 · 3.1/match
Both scored
10/16 · 63%
Over 2.5
10/16 · 63%

Recent Meetings

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17/09/22Eredivisie
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07/05/22Eredivisie
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19/12/20Eredivisie
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Highest-scoring game: 52 v 2025

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

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

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

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

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

50%

Both teams scored

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.

draws
1
10 meetings

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (36%) — the odds may underestimate Sparta Rotterdam.

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.

31 Jan 202625/262.63/3.50/2.55
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19 Oct 202525/261.84/3.69/4.21
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2 Feb 202524/251.80/3.53/4.65
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9 Nov 202424/252.62/3.37/2.65
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28 May 202322/233.17/3.57/2.14
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17 Sept 202222/232.17/3.33/3.51
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7 May 202221/222.12/3.41/3.47
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17 Oct 202121/222.30/3.28/3.03
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2 May 202120/212.30/3.34/3.16
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19 Dec 202020/212.49/3.37/2.83
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Market Summary

Margin: 5.8%

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 38.0%Draw 28.6%Away 39.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.633.502.55
Max2.633.502.55
Over 2.5: 55.6%Under 2.5: 50.0%
Market favourite: · Even contest

Result vs. Market

Sparta Rotterdam
Result vs. Market: Groningen (39%)

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:00Groningen
9Shots8
5Shots on target2

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 72L 127
Over 2.553
Goals scored384

Away Record: Groningen

W 336D 255L 420
Over 2.552
Goals scored1329

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026