Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel · Analysis updated 13:39 UTC
Sparta Rotterdam vs Groningen Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.53 expected goals for Sparta Rotterdam and 2.73 for Groningen, a combined total of 4.25. That distribution gives Groningen the largest share of the 1X2 market at 63%, with the draw at 17%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 79% for over 2.5 goals and 73% for both teams to score, with 1–2 the single most likely scoreline at 8%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 63% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
Model pick
Groningen win
62.9% probability
Expected goals
1.53 – 2.73
Model version
poisson-v2
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.
Sparta Rotterdam home form
3 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Groningen away threat
Scored in 4 of their last 4 away fixtures.
Head-to-head goals
Both teams scored in 5 of the last 10 meetings.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
37%
Double chance 12
83%
Double chance X2
80%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–28.1%
- 1–37.3%
- 2–26.2%
- 1–15.9%
- 2–35.6%
Recent form
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)
Groningen
- 2026-10-11T14:45:00.000Z · A vs Excelsior · 5-1 (W)
- 2026-09-18T18:00:00.000Z · H vs PEC Zwolle · 3-0 (W)
- 2026-09-12T16:45:00.000Z · A vs GO Ahead Eagles · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-09-06T10:15:00.000Z · H vs Twente · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-08-28T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Fortuna Sittard · 2-3 (L)
Head-to-head
- 2026-01-31T20:00:00.000Z · Sparta Rotterdam 2-0 Groningen (Eredivisie)
- 2025-10-30T19:00:00.000Z · Sparta Rotterdam 5-2 Groningen (KNVB Beker)
- 2025-10-19T12:30:00.000Z · Sparta Rotterdam 2-0 Groningen (Eredivisie)
- 2025-02-02T15:45:00.000Z · Sparta Rotterdam 1-0 Groningen (Eredivisie)
- 2024-11-09T15:30:00.000Z · Sparta Rotterdam 0-1 Groningen (Eredivisie)
- 2023-05-28T12:30:00.000Z · Sparta Rotterdam 5-0 Groningen (Eredivisie)
- 2022-09-17T14:30:00.000Z · Sparta Rotterdam 2-1 Groningen (Eredivisie)
- 2022-05-07T19:00:00.000Z · Sparta Rotterdam 2-1 Groningen (Eredivisie)
- 2021-10-17T12:30:00.000Z · Sparta Rotterdam 1-1 Groningen (Eredivisie)
- 2021-05-02T12:30:00.000Z · Sparta Rotterdam 2-1 Groningen (Eredivisie)
Eredivisie table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feyenoord | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 23 |
| 2 | AZ Alkmaar | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | PSV Eindhoven | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 19 |
| 4 | Ajax | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 18 |
| 5 | Twente | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 17 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 15 |
| 7 | Groningen | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 14 |
| 8 | Heerenveen | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| 9 | GO Ahead Eagles | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | -1 | 11 |
| 10 | Excelsior | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 11 |
| 11 | Utrecht | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -10 | 11 |
| 12 | NEC Nijmegen | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | -1 | 10 |
| 13 | Sparta Rotterdam | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -6 | 9 |
| 14 | Cambuur | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -8 | 9 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -12 | 7 |
| 16 | Telstar | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -8 | 6 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -9 | 6 |
| 18 | Willem II | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | -17 | 2 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Groningen win, at 62.9%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–2.
It puts both teams scoring at 73% and over 2.5 goals at 79%.
A 63% 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.