Utrecht vs Sparta Rotterdam: match statistics
Utrecht presents solid disposition in home matches, winning 56% of games with just 22% losses and an impressive goal difference of +9. The hosts score an average of 2 goals per match at home, which, combined with an xG index of 1.63, attests to high efficiency. Sparta Rotterdam, despite better form in the last five matches (2.4 PPG), has issues on the road—losing 44% of games and conceding an average of 1.78 goals, with a negative goal difference of -3. A key factor is that Sparta does not draw away matches (0%), which polarizes possible results. Given the hosts' advantage in home games and the visitors' defensive problems on the road, Utrecht has a real chance of victory, although Sparta's good form in recent weeks prevents a call of decisive advantage.
Utrecht vs Sparta Rotterdam: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Utrecht played Sparta Rotterdam in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The match was played on 25 January 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Utrecht: 0-3-2, 0.60 points/match. Sparta Rotterdam: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Utrecht scores 1.61 and concedes 1.39 goals per match. Sparta Rotterdam scores 1.26 and concedes 1.79. League average: 3.24 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Utrecht 72%, Sparta Rotterdam 37%. Over 2.5: Utrecht 61%, Sparta Rotterdam 53%. League level: BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 62%.
xG, shots and style
Utrecht has higher xG: 1.58 vs 1.48. Utrecht: 14.8 shots per match, Sparta Rotterdam: 13.4.
Match halves
Utrecht: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 1.00. Sparta Rotterdam: half-time lead 42%, second-half goals 0.74.
Goals by minute
Utrecht: 31-45+ (7 goals). Sparta Rotterdam: 76-90+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Eredivisie: 3.24 goals per match, BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 62%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
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
Utrecht presents solid disposition in home matches, winning 56% of games with just 22% losses and an impressive goal difference of +9. The hosts score an average of 2 goals per match at home, which, combined with an xG index of 1.63, attests to high efficiency. Sparta Rotterdam, despite better form in the last five matches (2.4 PPG), has issues on the road—losing 44% of games and conceding an average of 1.78 goals, with a negative goal difference of -3. A key factor is that Sparta does not draw away matches (0%), which polarizes possible results. Given the hosts' advantage in home games and the visitors' defensive problems on the road, Utrecht has a real chance of victory, although Sparta's good form in recent weeks prevents a call of decisive advantage.
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
| Utrecht | Sparta Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.27 |
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 300% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Utrecht · 2.4 pts / match - Sparta Rotterdam
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.
Utrecht is 28% better for: goals scored per match.
1.61 goals / match - Utrecht · 1.26 goals / match - Sparta Rotterdam
Utrecht is 29% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.39 goals / match - Utrecht · 1.79 goals / match - Sparta Rotterdam
Utrecht scores in 89% of matches (16 of 18 matches), while Sparta Rotterdam keeps a clean sheet in 37% (7 of 19 matches).
Sparta Rotterdam scores in 74% of matches (14 of 19 matches), while Utrecht keeps a clean sheet in 17% (3 of 18 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 - Utrecht
Over / Under - Sparta Rotterdam
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 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.44 pts / match - Utrecht · 1.53 pts / match - Sparta Rotterdam
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Utrecht - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 33%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Sparta Rotterdam - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 42% of matches and wins 47%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
| 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 |
* 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 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Utrecht
Sparta Rotterdam
* 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
| Utrecht | Liga | Sparta Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 3.00 | 3.24 | ▼ 3.05 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 72% | 63% | ▼ 37% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 61% | 62% | ▼ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 20% | ▲ 37% |
| Goal before half-time | • 83% | 84% | • 84% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 78% | 85% | • 84% |
^ 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: Utrecht 0 - 0 - 1 Sparta Rotterdam. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Utrecht vs Sparta Rotterdam?
The Eredivisie match finished Utrecht 0:1 Sparta Rotterdam. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Utrecht vs Sparta Rotterdam?
Utrecht score 1.61 goals per game on average and Sparta Rotterdam 1.26. The Eredivisie average is 3.24 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 72% of Utrecht's matches and 37% of Sparta Rotterdam's.
What form are Utrecht and Sparta Rotterdam in?
Over the last 5 games Utrecht have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Sparta Rotterdam 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Utrecht vs Sparta Rotterdam?
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.