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Sparta Rotterdam vs Groningen

19 February 2017 at 13:30Het Kasteel, Rotterdam

Match Summary

Sparta Rotterdam and Groningen drew 2:2. The match was played in Eredivisie 2016.

Rivalry since 2016

Sparta Rotterdam vs Groningen Head to Head Results· 16

Sparta Rotterdam and Groningen have met 16 times — Sparta Rotterdam won 9, Groningen won 5, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Sparta Rotterdam leads the head-to-head with 9 victories from 16 meetings. A combined 48 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (28 for the home side, 20 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 9 matches (56%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 9 games (56%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Sparta Rotterdam are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–2 in 2025.

Drawn
2
·
Total goals
48 · 3.0/match
Both scored
9/16 · 56%
Over 2.5
9/16 · 56%

Recent Meetings

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02/02/25Eredivisie
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09/11/24Eredivisie
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28/05/23Eredivisie
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17/09/22Eredivisie
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07/05/22Eredivisie
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17/10/21Eredivisie
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02/05/21Eredivisie
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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

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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.

Sparta Rotterdam7wins
1draws10 meetings
Groningen2wins

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

Potential Betting Value Detected

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

Market Summary

Margin: 6.0%

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 37.7%Draw 30.7%Away 37.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.503.102.60
Max2.753.382.77
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 market36.0%28.8%35.2%
Public market34.1%30.2%35.7%
Δ1.9%1.4%0.5%

Sparta Rotterdam vs Groningen — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Sparta Rotterdam (38%)

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:22Groningen

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.

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

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