Heerenveen
3/8Wins
1.6Goals / game
2.4Conceded / game
Keep in view: 4 losses in that sample. At home, 2 wins from 4 available matches.
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EredivisieMatchweek 25THE MATCH CENTREHeerenveen vs Sparta Rotterdam match centre
90′ · Live
2:1
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
J. Trenskow40′
L. Brouwers82′
M. van Bergen86′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Why this selection? Data checks & method
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MATCHDAY LIVE
90′ IN PLAYInside the game
Every chance. Every turning point.
KICKOFF EDGE LIVE READING
GOOD DATAWhat the match state suggests now
Current result estimate95.8%Heerenveen
Draw4.1%at full time
Current result estimate0.1%Sparta Rotterdam
Another goal8.1%before full time
Next goal: Heerenveen 3.8% · no further goal 91.9% · Sparta Rotterdam 4.3%.
Experimental model combining the pre-match forecast with score, time, shots, shots on target, possession, corners and red cards. This is not live xG or bookmaker odds.HeerenveenSparta Rotterdam
1.320Expected goals · API-Football0.830
3Shots on target3
15Total Shots13
44%Ball Possession56%
5Corner Kicks6
11Fouls5
2Yellow Cards2
—Red Cards—
4Goalkeeper Saves1
420Total passes514
330Passes accurate440
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
IF THE SCORE HOLDS
EredivisieProvisional table
Illustrative positions after applying the current score to the latest stored standings. Official tables can also change as other live matches finish.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts | Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  PSV Eindhoven | 33 | +52 | 81 | — |
| 2 |  Feyenoord | 33 | +24 | 62 | — |
| 3 |  Twente | 33 | +23 | 58 | — |
| 4 |  NEC Nijmegen | 33 | +23 | 56 | — |
| 5 |  Ajax | 33 | +21 | 55 | — |
| 6 | Heerenveen | 34 | +5 | 53 | ↑ 2 |
| 7 |  AZ Alkmaar | 33 | +7 | 51 | ↓ 1 |
| 8 |  Utrecht | 33 | +11 | 50 | ↓ 1 |
| 9 |  Groningen | 33 | +3 | 45 | — |
| 10 |  Sparta Rotterdam | 34 | -22 | 43 | — |
| 11 |  Fortuna Sittard | 33 | -12 | 39 | — |
| 12 |  GO Ahead Eagles | 33 | +2 | 38 | — |
| 13 |  PEC Zwolle | 33 | -25 | 37 | — |
| 14 |  Excelsior | 33 | -14 | 35 | — |
| 15 |  Telstar | 33 | -7 | 34 | — |
| 16 |  FC Volendam | 33 | -19 | 32 | — |
| 17 |  NAC Breda | 33 | -23 | 28 | — |
| 18 |  Heracles | 33 | -49 | 19 | — |
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Heerenveen 0 reported
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Sparta Rotterdam 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
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THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Sparta Rotterdam
3/6Wins
1.8Goals / game
1.7Conceded / game
Keep in view: 2 losses in that sample. At away venues, 2 wins from 4 available matches.
Inspect Sparta Rotterdam’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Heerenveen
8 matchesResults3 wins · 1 draws · 4 losses
Goals scored per game1.6
Goals conceded per game2.4
Games with 3+ goals6 of 8
Both teams scored6 of 8
Past results, not predictions.
Sparta Rotterdam
6 matchesResults3 wins · 1 draws · 2 losses
Goals scored per game1.8
Goals conceded per game1.7
Games with 3+ goals4 of 6
Both teams scored4 of 6
Past results, not predictions.
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Heerenveen at home with Sparta Rotterdam away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 02:06 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Eredivisie · 2025/26 · all league matches
HeerenveenSparta Rotterdam
24Matches played24
31Points earned37
8Wins11
1.7Goals scored / match1.3
1.8Goals conceded / match1.7
2Clean sheets9
5Failed to score5
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Heerenveen at home with Sparta Rotterdam away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Heerenveen
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Robin Veldman
- 22
B. KlaverboerG - 45
O. BraudeD - 3
M. WillemsenD - 28
H. PetrovD - 19
V. ZagaritisD - 16
M. LindayM - 6
J. van OvereemM - 20
J. TrenskowM - 10
R. MeerveldM - 7
M. RiveraM - 18
L. NordasF
Substitutes (10)
44 · A. Noppert
31 · N. Bakker
15 · M. Egbring
38 · I. Mulder
17 · N. Hopland
36 · N. Courtens
8 · L. Brouwers
11 · L. Oyen
50 · E. Gurbuz
9 · D. Vente
Sparta Rotterdam
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Maurice Steijn
- 1
J. DrommelG - 2
S. SamboD - 3
M. YoungD - 4
B. Martins IndiD - 5
T. QuinteroD - 6
P. ClementM - 8
J. KitolanoM - 7
M. van BergenM - 10
A. SantosM - 11
S. MitoM - 9
T. LauritsenF
Substitutes (12)
20 · F. Bednarek
23 · P. Kuiper
15 · M. Kleijn
12 · S. Bakari
13 · M. de Ligt
22 · J. Baas
16 · A. Roaldsoy
18 · J. de Guzman
21 · J. Toornstra
14 · P. van Aanholt
17 · C. Terho
19 · M. Zonneveld
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Heerenveen
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernt Klaverboer | 90 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 47 | — |
| Oliver Braude | 90 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 37 | 2 |
| Maas Willemsen | 90 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 49 | 1 |
| Hristiyan Petrov | 90 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 51 | — |
| Vasilios Zagaritis | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 31 | 1 |
| Marcus Linday | 77 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 39 | 1 |
| Joris van Overeem | 90 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 54 | 2 |
| Jacob Trenskow | 90 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 2 |
| Ringo Meerveld | 89 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 37 | 1 |
| Maxence Rivera | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 2 | 26 | — |
| Lasse Selvåg Nordås | 77 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 2 | 18 | 1 |
| Luuk Brouwers | 13 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Dylan Vente | 13 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 6 | — |
| Nikolai Soyset Hopland | 1 | — | — | 0 | — | — | — |
| Andries Noppert | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nordin Bakker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ingmar Mulder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mats Egbring | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Eser Gürbüz | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nolhan Courtens | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luca Oyen | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Sparta Rotterdam
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joël Drommel | 90 | 6.0 | — | 0 | — | 48 | — |
| Shurandy Sambo | 75 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 45 | 1 |
| Marvin Young | 90 | 7.9 | — | 0 | — | 98 | 1 |
| Bruno Martins Indi | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 81 | — |
| Teo Quintero | 90 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 45 | — |
| Pelle Clement | 90 | 6.3 | — | 1 | 1 | 60 | — |
| Joshua Kitolano | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 2 | 33 | — |
| Mitchell van Bergen | 90 | 7.9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 2 |
| Ayoni Santos | 70 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 25 | 2 |
| Shunsuke Mito | 75 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 15 | 2 |
| Tobias Lauritsen | 90 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 26 | — |
| Casper Terho | 20 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| Jens Toornstra | 15 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 6 | — |
| Milan Zonneveld | 15 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 3 | — |
| Pascal Kuiper | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Filip Bednarek | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mike Kleijn | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max De Ligt | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Saïd Bakari | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Patrick van Aanholt | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Julian Baas | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alwande Roaldsoy | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jonathan de Guzmán | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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