Sparta Rotterdam vs Heerenveen
Heerenveen cruise to a commanding win
Four different scorers secure a dominant 4-0 victory away at Sparta Rotterdam.
Heerenveen put on a clinical display to dismantle Sparta Rotterdam 4-0 in the Eredivisie. N. Courtens opened the scoring before the break, with J. Trenskow doubling the lead just before halftime. After the break, M. Rivera and M. Farji added further goals to seal a comprehensive win. Fipster's low-confidence prediction of an away win was on the money, though the margin of victory was far more emphatic than expected.
Outcome probability
Sparta Rotterdam and Heerenveen face off in what promises to be an entertaining encounter, with both sides eager to climb the league table. Recent form and historical encounters suggest a tight contest with goals aplenty.
Match factors
Heerenveen's key midfielders lead scoring
Jacob Trenskow leads Heerenveen with 2 goals in 5 games, showing strong attacking contribution from midfield
Sparta's M. Young dominates midfield defensively and in passing
Young's 90% passing accuracy and 2.8 tackles per game exceed league averages, controlling midfield tempo
M. Zonneveld's recent scoring form boosts Sparta attack
Zonneveld scored in multiple recent matches with high ratings, key to Sparta's goal threat
Heerenveen's Sam Kersten provides defensive solidity and assist threat
Kersten's 2.2 tackles per game and assist record make him a dual threat from defense
The context
Both teams sit mid-lower in the league standings, with Sparta Rotterdam in 12th place and Heerenveen just above them in 11th. Their head-to-head record is fairly balanced, with Heerenveen holding a slight edge in wins. Matches between these sides typically produce around 2.7 goals, indicating an open game.
Key insights
Jacob Bennedsen Trenskow
Heerenveen
Leads Heerenveen's scoring with 2 goals in 5 games, showing strong attacking contribution from midfield.
Eredivisie 26/272 goals in 5 appearances, 88.6 avg mins
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M. Young
Sparta Rotterdam
Dominates midfield with 90% passing accuracy and 2.8 tackles per game, controlling the tempo effectively.
Eredivisie 26/27Passing accuracy 90%, 2.8 tackles/game
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M. Zonneveld
Sparta Rotterdam
Boosts Sparta's attack with multiple recent goals and high match ratings.
Eredivisie 26/27Multiple goals in recent matches, rating up to 8.54
Sam Kersten
Heerenveen
Provides defensive solidity and an assist threat with 2.2 tackles per game and 1 assist.
Eredivisie 26/272.2 tackles/game, 1 assist in 5 games
Analysis
Heerenveen's midfield dynamo Jacob Bennedsen Trenskow leads their scoring charge with two goals this season, showing a knack for finding the net even away from home. Meanwhile, Sparta's M. Young dominates the midfield with impressive passing accuracy and tackling, aiming to control the tempo. Sparta's forward M. Zonneveld has been in good scoring form recently, adding firepower to their attack. Defensively, Heerenveen's Sam Kersten offers solidity and an assist threat, making him a key player on both ends.
Key facts
- 1.Sparta Rotterdam and Heerenveen have met 17 times with 6 wins for Sparta, 7 for Heerenveen, and 4 draws.
- 2.Head-to-head matches average 2.7 goals, suggesting an open and attacking game.
- 3.Sparta Rotterdam are 12th in the league with 5 points from 6 games (W1 D2 L3).
- 4.Heerenveen sit 11th with 6 points from 6 games (W1 D3 L2).
- 5.Jacob Bennedsen Trenskow is Heerenveen's top scorer with 2 goals in 5 appearances.
- 6.M. Young boasts a 90% passing accuracy and 2.8 tackles per game for Sparta Rotterdam.
- 7.M. Zonneveld has scored multiple goals recently, boosting Sparta's attack.
- 8.Sam Kersten provides defensive strength and an assist threat for Heerenveen.
Prediction
The prediction leans towards a 3-2 victory for Heerenveen, reflecting their slight statistical edge and attacking potential. Expect a competitive match with both teams finding the net, but ultimately the visitors will edge it in a thrilling five-goal affair.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Sparta Rotterdam
No standout top scorers flagged for Sparta Rotterdam
Away — Heerenveen
The verdict
While the match is finely balanced, Heerenveen's attacking midfield and defensive contributions could prove decisive. Fans should brace for an exciting contest with goals and drama, where the away side just manages to come out on top.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Baas
Yellow Card
Courtens
Assist: Smans
Trenskow
Assist: Rivera
Rivera
Assist: Smans
Young
Yellow Card
Babadi
Martins Indi
Ideho
Baas
Martes
Smans
Trenskow
Farji
Assist: Oyen
Vente
Linday
Courtens
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  AZ Alkmaar | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | +12 | 19 |
| 9 |  GO Ahead Eagles | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 9 |
| 10 |  Heerenveen | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | +2 | 9 |
| 11 |  NEC Nijmegen | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 7 |
| 12 |  Sparta Rotterdam | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -7 | 5 |
| 13 |  Telstar | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -7 | 5 |
Match Statistics
Sparta Rotterdam
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1M. BrouwerG
- 2L. MartesD
- 3M. YoungD
- 4B. Martins IndiD
- 5B. KuipersD
- 6J. BaasM
- 7C. TerhoM
- 8Cedric HatenboerM
- 9M. ZonneveldF
- 10I. BabadiM
- 11Joel IdehoM
Substitutes
- 12B. ReithD
- 14N. VerschurenD
- 16Teo QuinteroD
- 17Robin van CruijsenM
- 18A. RoaldsøyM
- 20F. BednarekG
- 21J. ToornstraM
- 22G. VianelloD
- 30P. KuiperG
Heerenveen
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3M. WillemsenD
- 4S. KerstenD
- 7M. RiveraM
- 9D. VenteF
- 14L. SmansM
- 16M. LindayM
- 19V. ZagaritisD
- 20J. TrenskowM
- 22B. KlaverboerG
- 36N. CourtensM
- 45O. BraudeD
Substitutes
- 10R. MeerveldM
- 11L. OyenF
- 17R. UldriķisF
- 21M. FarjiF
- 23D. BladiD
- 28H. PetrovD
- 29L. MachineF
- 30T. SchreuderG
- 41J. ScholtenD
- 44A. NoppertG
Sparta Rotterdam
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Brouwer | G | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Zonneveld | F | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 1/2 |
| L. Martes | D | 72 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Kuipers | D | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| J. Baas | M | 62 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Joel Ideho | M | 62 | 6.0 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2/2 |
| Cedric Hatenboer | M | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| Teo Quintero | D | 28 | 5.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Robin van Cruijsen | M | 28 | 5.8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| M. Young | D | 90 | 5.8 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| N. Verschuren | D | 28 | 5.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Reith | D | 18 | 5.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I. Babadi | M | 62 | 5.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| B. Martins Indi | D | 62 | 5.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Terho | M | 90 | 5.4 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 0/2 |
| F. Bednarek | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Toornstra | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P. Kuiper | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Roaldsøy | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| G. Vianello | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Heerenveen
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Rivera | M | 90 | 9.0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1/3 |
| L. Smans | M | 73 | 8.6 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2/5 |
| N. Courtens | M | 85 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | — |
| J. Trenskow | M | 73 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1/1 |
| M. Willemsen | D | 90 | 7.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| S. Kersten | D | 90 | 7.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Braude | D | 90 | 7.7 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — |
| M. Farji | F | 17 | 7.6 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1/1 |
| V. Zagaritis | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2/3 |
| M. Linday | M | 80 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3/5 |
| L. Oyen | F | 17 | 7.0 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
| R. Meerveld | M | 10 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Klaverboer | G | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Uldriķis | F | 10 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Vente | F | 80 | 6.4 | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | — |
| H. Petrov | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Scholten | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Machine | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Noppert | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Bladi | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Schreuder | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Sparta Rotterdam vs Heerenveen?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Heerenveen to win against Sparta Rotterdam.
- What score did Fipster predict for Sparta Rotterdam vs Heerenveen?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Sparta Rotterdam 2–3 Heerenveen.
- What were the win probabilities for Sparta Rotterdam vs Heerenveen?
- Fipster's model gave Sparta Rotterdam a 32% chance of winning, Heerenveen a 35% chance, and a 33% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 35% confidence — a low-confidence call.