FC Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam: prediction, stats and odds

Netherlands - Eredivisie · Matchweek 11

Sunday, 1 November 2026

Groningen

#6

L D D W W

12:45

Starts in 2w

Referee: to be announced

Overview

What the numbers say about this match.

FC Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam is a Eredivisie match on Sunday, 1 November 2026, kicking off at 12:45 (America/Sao_Paulo). Over 2.5 goals is expected in 100% of similar matches and both teams scoring in 88%. Recent form: FC Groningen L D D W W, Sparta Rotterdam L D L L D.

  • FC Groningen averages 1.75 points per game at home, Sparta Rotterdam 1 away.
  • FC Groningen scores 13% more goals per match than Sparta Rotterdam in these venues.
  • FC Groningen concedes 40% fewer goals per match than Sparta Rotterdam in these venues.
  • Over 2.5 goals is expected in 100% of similar matches and both teams scoring in 88%.
  • Expect about 11.2 corner kicks in this match.

Updated

Recent form

Last five completed matches before this one.

Team comparison

How both teams have performed this season.

FC Groningen Sparta Rotterdam
Points per game
1.75 1
Win %
50% 25%
Goals scored / match
2.25 2
Goals conceded / match
1.5 2.5
Total goals / match
3.75 4.5
Both teams scored (BTTS) %
75% 100%

Goals and BTTS

How often matches of each team finish above a number of goals.

FC Groningen Sparta Rotterdam
Over 0.5 goals
100% 100%
Over 1.5 goals
100% 100%
Over 2.5 goals
100% 100%
Over 3.5 goals
50% 75%
Over 4.5 goals
25% 50%
BTTS
75% 100%

First and second half

Who starts and who finishes stronger.

FC Groningen Sparta Rotterdam
First half points per game
1.75 1.5
Leading at half time %
50% 50%
Drawing at half time %
25% 0%
Trailing at half time %
25% 50%
Goals scored in 1st half / match
1.5 0.75
Goals scored in 2nd half / match
0.75 1.25

Corners

Corner kicks per match.

FC Groningen Sparta Rotterdam
Corners won / match
6.25 5
Corners conceded / match
2.75 7.75
Total corners in their matches
9 12.75
Over 6.5 corners
75% 100%
Over 7.5 corners
75% 100%
Over 8.5 corners
75% 100%

Cards

Bookings per match.

FC Groningen Sparta Rotterdam
Cards / match
1 1.5
Over 2.5 cards
25% 50%
Over 3.5 cards
25% 0%
Over 4.5 cards
25% 0%
Over 5.5 cards
25% 0%
Over 6.5 cards
25% 0%

Shots and possession

How teams create chances.

FC Groningen Sparta Rotterdam
Shots / match
19.25 13.5
Shots on target / match
4.5 6.25
Shots off target / match
14.75 7.25
Shot conversion rate
12% 15%
Shots per goal scored
8.56 6.75
Average possession
56% 39%

Offsides and fouls

FC Groningen Sparta Rotterdam
Offsides / match
1.5 0
Over 0.5 offsides
75% 0%
Over 1.5 offsides
50% 0%
Over 2.5 offsides
25% 0%
Fouls / match
8.25 8.75

Goals by minute

When each team scores and concedes this season.

Scored Conceded

FC Groningen

0-10'
2
1
11-20'
4
2
21-30'
2
1
31-40'
1
2
41-50'
3
1
51-60'
0
3
61-70'
1
0
71-80'
0
2
81-90'
2
1

Sparta Rotterdam

0-10'
1
0
11-20'
1
1
21-30'
2
4
31-40'
0
2
41-50'
2
3
51-60'
1
2
61-70'
3
0
71-80'
0
5
81-90'
3
3

Players

Players with the most minutes this season, by position.

FC Groningen

Etienne Vaessen 630' 0 G 1 A
Thijmen Blokzijl 630' 0 G 1 A
Wouter Prins 482' 0 G 0 A
Márk Csinger 443' 0 G 0 A
Elvis van der Laan 172' 0 G 0 A
Tika de Jonge 622' 0 G 0 A
Pelle Clement 578' 0 G 1 A
David van der Werff 568' 2 G 3 A
Tygo Land 525' 2 G 1 A
Thom van Bergen 630' 4 G 2 A
Jorg Schreuders 586' 1 G 2 A

Sparta Rotterdam

Filip Bednarek 360' 0 G 0 A
Bas Kuipers 720' 0 G 3 A
Marvin Young 709' 2 G 0 A
Lushendry Martes 702' 1 G 0 A
Bruno Martins Indi 551' 0 G 0 A
Julian Baas 464' 0 G 1 A
Shunsuke Mito 423' 0 G 2 A
Cedric Hatenboer 349' 0 G 0 A
Jens Toornstra 294' 0 G 0 A
Milan Zonneveld 494' 5 G 1 A
Casper Terho 423' 1 G 0 A

League table

Both teams are highlighted.

# Team P GD Pts
3 Alkmaar Zaanstreek 8 10 19
4 FC Twente 8 8 17
5 AFC Ajax 8 12 15
6 FC Groningen 8 6 14
7 Fortuna Sittard 8 -1 14
8 SBV Excelsior 8 2 11
9 Go Ahead Eagles 8 2 11
12 SC Cambuur Leeuwarden 8 -8 8
13 FC Utrecht 8 -11 8
14 SC Telstar 8 -7 6
15 Sparta Rotterdam 8 -7 6
16 PEC Zwolle 8 -15 4
17 HFC ADO Den Haag 8 -10 3
18 Willem II 8 -16 2

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about this match.

When does FC Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam kick off?

FC Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam is a Eredivisie match on Sunday, 1 November 2026, kicking off at 12:45 (America/Sao_Paulo).

How many goals are expected in FC Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam?

Over 2.5 goals has a 100% chance. Matches of these teams average 4.13 goals.

Will both teams score in FC Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam?

Both teams to score has a 88% chance.

How many corners and cards are expected in FC Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam?

About 11.2 corner kicks are expected. About 2.5 cards are expected.

What is the recent form of FC Groningen and Sparta Rotterdam?

FC Groningen: L D D W W. Sparta Rotterdam: L D L L D.

Glossary

What these terms mean.

BTTS
Both teams to score: each team scores at least one goal.
Clean sheet
A match where the team does not concede a goal.
Failed to score
A match where the team does not score a goal.
xG
Expected goals: the quality of the chances a team creates.
xGA
Expected goals against: the quality of the chances a team allows.
Points per game
Average points per match: 3 for a win, 1 for a draw.
Home / Away
The home team's results at home against the visitor's results away. "Overall" uses all matches.
Over 2.5 goals
Three or more goals in the match.