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Willem II vs Sparta Rotterdam

18 November 2017 at 19:45Koning Willem II Stadion, Tilburg
Referee: Edwin Van de Graaf

Match Summary

Willem II and Sparta Rotterdam drew 2:2. The match was played in Eredivisie 2017.

Rivalry since 2016

Willem II vs Sparta Rotterdam Head to Head Results· 16

Willem II and Sparta Rotterdam have met 16 times — Willem II won 5, Sparta Rotterdam won 10, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Sparta Rotterdam leads the head-to-head with 10 victories from 16 meetings. A combined 55 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.44 per match (22 for the home side, 33 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 7 matches (44%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 12 games (75%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–5 in 2025.

Drawn
1
·
Total goals
55 · 3.4/match
Both scored
7/16 · 44%
Over 2.5
12/16 · 75%

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Highest-scoring game: 15 v 2025

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Willem II have recorded 5 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats. Sparta Rotterdam show 1 win, 2 draws and 3 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.

Willem II2wins
2draws10 meetings
Sparta Rotterdam6wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

3

Average goals per game

70%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (45%) — the odds may underestimate Sparta Rotterdam.

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 47.8%Draw 30.2%Away 27.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.043.203.50
Max2.183.393.72
Market favourite:Willem II · Slight favourite

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 market44.7%29.1%26.2%
Public market46.1%27.8%26.1%
Δ1.4%1.3%

Willem II vs Sparta Rotterdam — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Willem II (48%)

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.

Willem IIHalf-time:02Sparta Rotterdam
12Shots6
4Shots on target3

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.

2 Mar 202524/251.65/3.82/5.15
31 Aug 202424/252.75/3.42/2.49
13 Feb 202221/222.06/3.42/3.67
6 Nov 202121/222.16/3.50/3.30
28 Feb 202120/211.73/3.86/4.56
13 Dec 202020/212.45/3.58/2.73
30 Nov 201919/202.04/3.72/3.38
18/11/1717/182.09/3.31/3.61
2 Apr 201817/182.22/3.41/3.19
15/10/1616/172.09/3.49/3.40

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: Willem II

W 292D 209L 443
Over 2.558
Goals scored1240

Away Record: Sparta Rotterdam

W 98D 72L 127
Over 2.553
Goals scored384

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 14 May 2026