Netherlands · Eredivisie · Matchweek 618:00

4 – 1

Sunday, 13 September 2026

Philips Stadion · Referee Danny Makkelie, Netherlands · Analysis updated 20:45 UTC

PSV Eindhoven vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 3.28 expected goals for PSV Eindhoven and 0.92 for Sparta Rotterdam, a combined total of 4.20. That distribution gives PSV Eindhoven the largest share of the 1X2 market at 82%, with the draw at 11%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 78% for over 2.5 goals and 58% for both teams to score, with 3–0 the single most likely scoreline at 9%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 82% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

PSV Eindhoven win

82.2% probability

High confidencePartial model78/100

Expected goals

3.28 – 0.92

Model version

poisson-market-v1

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • PSV Eindhoven home form

    11 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Sparta Rotterdam away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 4 away fixtures.

  • Head-to-head goals

    Both teams scored in 6 of the last 10 meetings.

Match result (1X2)

PSV Eindhoven win82%
Draw11%
Sparta Rotterdam win7%

Double chance 1X

93%

Double chance 12

89%

Double chance X2

18%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals92%
Over 2.5 goals78%
Over 3.5 goals60%
Both teams to score58%

Correct score

  • 3–08.8%
  • 3–18.1%
  • 2–08.1%
  • 2–17.4%
  • 4–07.2%

Odds vs model — value finder

Bookmaker prices with the margin removed (1X2 overround 8.7%), compared with our model probability.

Best value: Both teams to score — No at 2.40 (model 42.5% vs market 38.5%, edge +4.0 pts).

MarketSelectionOddsMarket %Model %Fair oddsEdge
Both teams to scoreNoValue2.4038.5%42.5%2.35+4.0
Double chanceDraw/Away5.8016.5%17.8%5.62+1.3
Match resultHome1.1282.1%82.2%1.22+0.1
Match resultDraw8.5010.8%10.9%9.17+0.1
Double chanceHome/Draw1.0393.1%93.1%1.070.0
Match resultAway13.007.1%6.9%14.49-0.2
Double chanceHome/Away1.0690.4%89.1%1.12-1.3
Both teams to scoreYes1.5061.5%57.5%1.74-4.0

Market % has the bookmaker margin removed so it is comparable with the model. Edge is model % minus market %; it is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Recent form

PSV Eindhoven

  • 2026-10-09T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Heerenveen · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-20T12:30:00.000Z · A vs Twente · 2-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-13T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Sparta Rotterdam · 4-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-10T16:45:00.000Z · H vs Shakhtar Donetsk · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-05T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Ajax · 3-1 (W)

Sparta Rotterdam

  • 2026-10-10T14:30:00.000Z · A vs GO Ahead Eagles · 3-3 (D)
  • 2026-09-19T16:45:00.000Z · H vs Heerenveen · 0-4 (L)
  • 2026-09-13T18:00:00.000Z · A vs PSV Eindhoven · 1-4 (L)
  • 2026-09-04T18:00:00.000Z · H vs PEC Zwolle · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-08-29T14:30:00.000Z · A vs Excelsior · 1-2 (L)

Head-to-head

  • 2026-09-13T18:00:00.000Z · PSV Eindhoven 4-1 Sparta Rotterdam (Eredivisie)
  • 2026-04-11T16:45:00.000Z · PSV Eindhoven 2-0 Sparta Rotterdam (Eredivisie)
  • 2025-08-09T19:00:00.000Z · PSV Eindhoven 6-1 Sparta Rotterdam (Eredivisie)
  • 2025-05-18T12:30:00.000Z · PSV Eindhoven 3-1 Sparta Rotterdam (Eredivisie)
  • 2024-10-05T18:00:00.000Z · PSV Eindhoven 2-1 Sparta Rotterdam (Eredivisie)
  • 2024-05-05T10:15:00.000Z · PSV Eindhoven 4-2 Sparta Rotterdam (Eredivisie)
  • 2023-10-08T14:45:00.000Z · PSV Eindhoven 4-0 Sparta Rotterdam (Eredivisie)
  • 2023-05-06T16:45:00.000Z · PSV Eindhoven 1-0 Sparta Rotterdam (Eredivisie)
  • 2023-01-10T20:00:00.000Z · PSV Eindhoven 2-1 Sparta Rotterdam (KNVB Beker)
  • 2023-01-07T20:00:00.000Z · PSV Eindhoven 0-0 Sparta Rotterdam (Eredivisie)

Eredivisie table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Feyenoord86202020
2PSV Eindhoven86111619
3AZ Alkmaar86111019
4Twente8521817
5Ajax84311215
6Groningen8422614
7Fortuna Sittard8422-114
8GO Ahead Eagles8251211
9Excelsior8323211
10Heerenveen823309
11NEC Nijmegen8233-19
12Cambuur8224-88
13Utrecht8224-118
14Sparta Rotterdam8134-76
15Telstar8134-76
16PEC Zwolle8116-154
17ADO Den Haag8035-103
18Willem II8026-162

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is PSV Eindhoven win, at 82.2%. Its single most likely scoreline is 3–0.

It puts both teams scoring at 58% and over 2.5 goals at 78%.

A 82% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.