Twente vs Sparta Rotterdam
Match recap
Twente beat Sparta Rotterdam 4–0 in their Eredivisie fixture. van den Belt, van den Belt, Hlynsson, and Rots scored for Twente. Expected-goals data put the chance balance at 3.92 for Twente versus 0.86 for Sparta Rotterdam. Twente sit 4th in the Eredivisie table while Sparta Rotterdam are 10th.
Fipster’s pre-match call
Predicted
2-0 Twente win
Actual
4–0
Analysis
As the Eredivisie season nears its climax, Twente host Sparta Rotterdam in a match where the home side's recent form and historical edge suggest a straightforward victory.
Twente currently sit third in the league with a robust goal difference and have dominated recent encounters against Sparta Rotterdam, including a 4-0 home win last time out. Both teams are expected to field full-strength squads, setting the stage for a tactical battle.
Twente's midfield duo, Thomas Van den Belt and Kristian Hlynsson, have been in fine scoring and assisting form, controlling the game's tempo. Defensively, Twente boast a strong home record with a high clean sheet percentage, while Sparta's attack has struggled to break down solid defences. The expected goals heavily favour Twente, reinforcing the prediction of a 2-0 home win.
Prediction
We confidently predict Twente to win 2-0 at home, with a halftime lead of 1-0. The match is expected to feature four cards, reflecting a competitive but controlled encounter. Twente's attacking momentum and defensive stability make them the clear favourites.
Outcome probability
Match factors
Twente's Midfield Dominance
Twente's midfielders Van den Belt and Hlynsson show superior goal and assist form, likely to control game tempo.
Defensive Stability of Twente
Twente concedes fewer goals at home and has higher clean sheet percentage than Sparta, favoring a clean sheet.
Twente's Positive Scoring Streak
Twente has scored in last 5 home games, indicating strong attacking momentum for this fixture.
Recent Dominance Over Sparta
Twente won last home encounter 4-0 with multiple goal contributions from key players, psychological edge.
Full Strength Squads Expected
No reported injuries for either team, so both sides likely field strongest lineups, emphasizing tactical factors.
Key Takeaways
In summary, Twente's superior form, tactical advantages, and home comfort should see them comfortably dispatch Sparta Rotterdam with a 2-0 victory, continuing their strong league campaign.
- Twente have won 11 of 20 meetings against Sparta Rotterdam, with only 2 losses.
- Twente currently rank 3rd in the league with 58 points and a +23 goal difference.
- Twente's expected goals (3.92) significantly exceed Sparta's (0.86).
- Twente have kept multiple clean sheets at home this season, showcasing defensive strength.
- No reported injuries for either team, both expected to field strongest lineups.
- Twente have scored in their last 5 home matches, indicating strong attacking form.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Twente
Away — Sparta Rotterdam
No standout top scorers flagged for Sparta Rotterdam
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
Young
Yellow Card
van Bergen
van den Belt
van den Belt
Martins Indi
Yellow Card
Hlynsson
Ørjasæter
Kitolano
Sambo
Rots
Assist: Rots
Rots
van den Belt
Santos
Lauritsen
Rots
Hlynsson
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  PSV Eindhoven | 34 | 27 | 3 | 4 | +56 | 84 |
| 3 |  NEC Nijmegen | 34 | 16 | 11 | 7 | +24 | 59 |
| 4 |  Twente | 34 | 15 | 13 | 6 | +19 | 58 |
| 5 |  Ajax | 34 | 14 | 14 | 6 | +21 | 56 |
| 9 |  Groningen | 34 | 14 | 6 | 14 | +4 | 48 |
| 10 |  Sparta Rotterdam | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | -22 | 43 |
| 11 |  Fortuna Sittard | 34 | 11 | 6 | 17 | -14 | 39 |
Match Statistics
Twente
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 6R. ZerroukiM
- 10S. LammersF
- 11D. RotsM
- 14K. HlynssonM
- 20T. van den BeltM
- 22P. TytońG
- 23S. LemkinD
- 27S. ØrjasæterM
- 28B. van RooijD
- 39M. RotsD
- 43R. NijstadD
Substitutes
- 3R. PröpperD
- 4M. KjøløM
- 7M. PjacaF
- 8T. BoothF
- 9R. van WolfswinkelF
- 12Guilherme Martinho PeixotoD
- 21S. KarssiesG
- 25Lucas Vennegoor of HesselinkF
- 31Yannick GerritsenG
- 32A. VerschuerenM
- 38M. BrunsD
- 42D. WeidmannM
Sparta Rotterdam
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1J. DrommelG
- 2S. SamboD
- 3M. YoungD
- 4B. Martins IndiD
- 5Teo QuinteroD
- 6J. KitolanoM
- 7M. van BergenM
- 8A. SantosM
- 9T. LauritsenF
- 10V. van CrooijM
- 11S. MitoM
Substitutes
- 12L. MartesD
- 13J. de GuzmánM
- 14G. VianelloD
- 15P. van AanholtD
- 16J. BaasM
- 17P. ClementM
- 18J. ToornstraM
- 19M. ZonneveldF
- 20F. BednarekG
- 21A. RoaldsøyM
- 22C. TerhoF
- 30R. SuurG
Twente
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bart van Rooij(C) | D | 90 | 9.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | — |
| Sondre Ørjasæter | M | 71 | 8.7 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4/5 |
| Ramiz Zerrouki | M | 90 | 8.6 | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | — |
| Thomas Van den Belt | M | 79 | 8.3 | 2 | — | 5 | 3 | — | 0/3 |
| Daan Rots | M | 79 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0/3 |
| Mats Rots | D | 88 | 7.9 | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 1/5 |
| Kristian Hlynsson | M | 88 | 7.7 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1/3 |
| Przemysław Tytoń | G | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Stav Lemkin | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Ruud Nijstad | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sam Lammers | F | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 7 | 5 | — | 0/1 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Lucas Vennegoor of Hesselink | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sam Karssies | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Guilherme Peixoto | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yannick Gerritsen | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Robin Pröpper | D | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Arno Verschueren | M | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Mathias Kjølø | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Taylor Booth | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Bruns | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Daouda Weidmann | M | 11 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/3 |
| Ricky van Wolfswinkel | F | 11 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Marko Pjaca | F | 19 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/3 |
Sparta Rotterdam
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joël Drommel | G | 90 | 7.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marvin Young | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 0/2 |
| Vito van Crooij | M | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Bruno Martins Indi(C) | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Joshua Kitolano | M | 72 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Mitchell Van Bergen | M | 19 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ayoni Santos | M | 80 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/2 |
| Tobias Lauritsen | F | 80 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Shurandy Sambo | D | 72 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Shunsuke Mito | M | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3/4 |
| Teo Quintero | D | 90 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Patrick van Aanholt | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jonathan de Guzmán | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rik Suur | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lushendry Edward Martes | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Giannino Vianello | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Julian Baas | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Filip Bednarek | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Casper Terho | F | 71 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3/4 |
| Pelle Clement | M | 18 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Milan Zonneveld | F | 18 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Jens Toornstra | M | 10 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Alwande Roaldsoy | M | 10 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |