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
Key match information
Sparta Rotterdam played Heracles in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The match was played on 11 January 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Sparta Rotterdam: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Heracles: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sparta Rotterdam scores 1.06 and concedes 1.82 goals per match. Heracles scores 1.53 and concedes 2.59. League average: 3.25 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sparta Rotterdam 35%, Heracles 59%. Over 2.5: Sparta Rotterdam 53%, Heracles 82%. League level: BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 62%.
xG, shots and style
Sparta Rotterdam has higher xG: 1.44 vs 1.33. Sparta Rotterdam: 12.9 shots per match, Heracles: 11.7.
Match halves
Sparta Rotterdam: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.59. Heracles: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.88.
Goals by minute
Sparta Rotterdam: 76-90+ (5 goals). Heracles: 46-60 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Eredivisie: 3.25 goals per match, BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 62%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, 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
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
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 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Sparta Rotterdam is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Sparta Rotterdam · 1 pts / match - 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 match.
1.06 goals / match - Sparta Rotterdam · 1.53 goals / match - Heracles
Sparta Rotterdam is 42% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.82 goals / match - Sparta Rotterdam · 2.59 goals / match - Heracles
Sparta Rotterdam scores in 71% of matches (12 of 17 matches), while Heracles keeps a clean sheet in 6% (1 of 17 matches).
Heracles scores in 65% of matches (11 of 17 matches), while Sparta Rotterdam keeps a clean sheet in 35% (6 of 17 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 - Heracles
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 44% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.35 pts / match - Sparta Rotterdam · 0.94 pts / match - Heracles
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sparta Rotterdam - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 41%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Heracles - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 24%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 (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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Sparta Rotterdam
Heracles
* 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 | Heracles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Sparta Rotterdam 0 - 0 - 1 Heracles. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.