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Heerenveen vs Sparta Rotterdam

26 January 2018 at 19:00Abe Lenstra Stadion, Heerenveen
Referee: Serdar Gozubuyuk

Match Summary

Heerenveen defeated Sparta Rotterdam 2:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2017.

Rivalry since 2016

Heerenveen vs Sparta Rotterdam Head to Head Results· 16

Heerenveen and Sparta Rotterdam have met 16 times — Heerenveen won 6, Sparta Rotterdam won 6, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. A combined 43 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.69 per match (22 for the home side, 21 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 9 matches (56%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 11 games (69%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–4 in 2020.

Drawn
4
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Total goals
43 · 2.7/match
Both scored
9/16 · 56%
Over 2.5
11/16 · 69%

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Highest-scoring game: 14 v 2020

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Heerenveen have recorded 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 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

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.

2.5

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

draws
3
10 meetings

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (64%) — 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.

28 Feb 202625/262.05/3.70/3.25
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14 Dec 202525/262.87/3.69/2.30
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12 Apr 202524/251.92/3.71/3.82
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26 Oct 202424/252.49/3.55/2.67
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19 May 202423/241.95/3.73/3.54
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27 Aug 202323/242.28/3.63/2.79
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15 Apr 202322/232.32/3.30/3.16
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5 Aug 202222/231.94/3.49/3.98
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3 Apr 202221/222.23/3.23/3.43
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11 Dec 202121/222.08/3.47/3.55
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Market Summary

Margin: 5.9%

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 66.4%Draw 23.3%Away 16.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.504.006.00
Max1.524.566.51
Market favourite:Heerenveen · Heavy 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 market63.8%21.3%14.9%
Public market62.6%21.7%15.7%
Δ1.2%0.4%0.8%

Heerenveen vs Sparta Rotterdam — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Heerenveen
Result vs. Market: Heerenveen (66%)

Result matched 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.

HeerenveenHalf-time:11Sparta Rotterdam
13Shots15
7Shots on target4

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: Heerenveen

W 440D 288L 385
Over 2.562
Goals scored1822

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