Sparta Rotterdam vs Heracles: match statistics
Sparta Rotterdam displays significantly better form in their last five matches, boasting 3 wins and 1.8 points per match, while Heracles averages just 1 point per match. Heracles' disastrous away form (78% loss rate, 0% clean sheets) and a run of 9 away games with only one victory heavily favor the hosts. Sparta averages 1 goal per home match with an xG of 1.31, which, against Heracles' weak defense (conceding an average of 2.56 goals away), offers a strong chance for success. Heracles has failed to keep a clean sheet in any away match this season, which, combined with a 44% failure-to-score rate on the road, makes them highly vulnerable to defeat. The disparity in defensive quality (xGA: Sparta 2.16 vs Heracles 2.00) and league standing (10th place vs 17th place) further supports the prediction of a home victory.
Sparta Rotterdam vs Heracles: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sparta Rotterdam played against Heracles in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The game was played on January 11, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Sparta Rotterdam has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Heracles has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Sparta Rotterdam scores 1.06 goals per game and allows 1.82. Heracles scores 1.53 and allows 2.59. Games in this league average 3.25 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 35% of Sparta Rotterdam's games and 59% of Heracles's. The Over 2.5 rates are 53% and 82%, compared with league averages of 62% for BTTS and 62% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sparta Rotterdam has the higher season xG average, 1.44 to 1.33 per game. Sparta Rotterdam takes 12.9 shots per game, while Heracles takes 11.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Sparta Rotterdam leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.59 goals per game after halftime. Heracles leads at halftime in 24% and scores 0.88 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sparta Rotterdam's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). For Heracles, it is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eredivisie games average 3.25 goals. Both teams score in 62% of games, and 62% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Sparta Rotterdam displays significantly better form in their last five matches, boasting 3 wins and 1.8 points per match, while Heracles averages just 1 point per match. Heracles' disastrous away form (78% loss rate, 0% clean sheets) and a run of 9 away games with only one victory heavily favor the hosts. Sparta averages 1 goal per home match with an xG of 1.31, which, against Heracles' weak defense (conceding an average of 2.56 goals away), offers a strong chance for success. Heracles has failed to keep a clean sheet in any away match this season, which, combined with a 44% failure-to-score rate on the road, makes them highly vulnerable to defeat. The disparity in defensive quality (xGA: Sparta 2.16 vs Heracles 2.00) and league standing (10th place vs 17th place) further supports the prediction of a home victory.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Sparta Rotterdam | Heracles | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.35 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Sparta Rotterdam is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Sparta Rotterdam · 1 pts / game - Heracles
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Heracles is 44% better for: goals scored per game.
1.06 goals / game - Sparta Rotterdam · 1.53 goals / game - Heracles
Sparta Rotterdam is 42% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.82 goals / game - Sparta Rotterdam · 2.59 goals / game - Heracles
Sparta Rotterdam scores in 71% of games (12 of 17 meczów), while Heracles keeps a clean sheet in 6% (1 of 17 meczów).
Heracles scores in 65% of games (11 of 17 meczów), while Sparta Rotterdam keeps a clean sheet in 35% (6 of 17 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Sparta Rotterdam
Over / Under - Heracles
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Sparta Rotterdam is 44% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.35 pts / game - Sparta Rotterdam · 0.94 pts / game - Heracles
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sparta Rotterdam - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Heracles - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 24%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Sparta Rotterdam
Heracles
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eredivisie).
Teams vs league
| Sparta Rotterdam | Liga | Heracles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.88 | 3.25 | ▲ 4.12 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 35% | 62% | ▼ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 53% | 62% | ▲ 82% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 19% | ▼ 6% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 82% | 85% | ▲ 88% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 82% | 85% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Sparta Rotterdam's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Heracles. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sparta Rotterdam vs Heracles?
The Eredivisie match finished Sparta Rotterdam 2:0 Heracles. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sparta Rotterdam vs Heracles?
Sparta Rotterdam score 1.06 goals per game on average and Heracles 1.53. The Eredivisie average is 3.25 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 35% of Sparta Rotterdam's matches and 59% of Heracles's.
What form are Sparta Rotterdam and Heracles in?
Over the last 5 games Sparta Rotterdam have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Heracles 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sparta Rotterdam vs Heracles?
The statistical background for Sparta Rotterdam vs Heracles — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.