Sparta Rotterdam vs Groningen: match statistics
Groningen shows better away form with a 50% win rate on the road, while Sparta Rotterdam wins only 40% of their home matches. A key factor is Groningen's advantage in xG statistics – averaging 1.67 xG For compared to Sparta's 1.42 xG For in home matches, indicating greater offensive efficiency from the visitors. Groningen also has a better goal difference away from home (-2) than Sparta does at home (-7), as well as superior effectiveness – averaging 1.3 goals per away match versus Sparta's 1.1 goals per home match. The form from the last five matches also favors the visitors (1.6 PPG for Groningen versus 2.4 PPG for Sparta, although Sparta's form is overall, not just at home). Considering all statistics, especially the advantage in xG and away effectiveness, Groningen has a greater chance of securing three points in this encounter.
Sparta Rotterdam vs Groningen: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Sparta Rotterdam played Groningen in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The match was played on 31 January 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Sparta Rotterdam: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match. Groningen: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sparta Rotterdam scores 1.25 and concedes 1.70 goals per match. Groningen scores 1.40 and concedes 1.20. League average: 3.26 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sparta Rotterdam 35%, Groningen 45%. Over 2.5: Sparta Rotterdam 50%, Groningen 45%. League level: BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 62%.
xG, shots and style
Groningen has higher xG: 1.83 vs 1.45. Sparta Rotterdam: 12.9 shots per match, Groningen: 16.6.
Match halves
Sparta Rotterdam: half-time lead 45%, second-half goals 0.70. Groningen: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.80.
Goals by minute
Sparta Rotterdam: 76-90+ (7 goals). Groningen: 76-90+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Eredivisie: 3.26 goals per match, BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 62%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
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
Groningen shows better away form with a 50% win rate on the road, while Sparta Rotterdam wins only 40% of their home matches. A key factor is Groningen's advantage in xG statistics – averaging 1.67 xG For compared to Sparta's 1.42 xG For in home matches, indicating greater offensive efficiency from the visitors. Groningen also has a better goal difference away from home (-2) than Sparta does at home (-7), as well as superior effectiveness – averaging 1.3 goals per away match versus Sparta's 1.1 goals per home match. The form from the last five matches also favors the visitors (1.6 PPG for Groningen versus 2.4 PPG for Sparta, although Sparta's form is overall, not just at home). Considering all statistics, especially the advantage in xG and away effectiveness, Groningen has a greater chance of securing three points in this encounter.
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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Sparta Rotterdam | Groningen | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.22 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Sparta Rotterdam is 50% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / match - Sparta Rotterdam · 1.6 pts / match - Groningen
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.
Groningen is 12% better for: goals scored per match.
1.25 goals / match - Sparta Rotterdam · 1.4 goals / match - Groningen
Groningen is 42% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.7 goals / match - Sparta Rotterdam · 1.2 goals / match - Groningen
Sparta Rotterdam scores in 75% of matches (15 of 20 matches), while Groningen keeps a clean sheet in 35% (7 of 20 matches).
Groningen scores in 75% of matches (15 of 20 matches), while Sparta Rotterdam keeps a clean sheet in 40% (8 of 20 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Sparta Rotterdam
Over / Under - Groningen
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 28% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.6 pts / match - Sparta Rotterdam · 1.25 pts / match - Groningen
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sparta Rotterdam - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 45% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Groningen - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 45%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +5 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Sparta Rotterdam
Groningen
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 | Groningen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.95 | 3.26 | ▼ 2.60 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 35% | 63% | ▼ 45% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 62% | ▼ 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 19% | ▲ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | • 85% | 84% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 80% | 85% | ▲ 90% |
^ 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
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
Previous meeting: Sparta Rotterdam 1 - 0 - 0 Groningen. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Sparta Rotterdam vs Groningen?
The Eredivisie match finished Sparta Rotterdam 2:0 Groningen. 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 Groningen?
Sparta Rotterdam score 1.25 goals per game on average and Groningen 1.40. The Eredivisie average is 3.26 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 35% of Sparta Rotterdam's matches and 45% of Groningen's.
What form are Sparta Rotterdam and Groningen in?
Over the last 5 games Sparta Rotterdam have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Groningen 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sparta Rotterdam vs Groningen?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.