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Reported out
EredivisieMatchweek 7THE MATCH CENTRESparta Rotterdam vs Heerenveen match centre
Full time
0:4
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
Nolhan courtens28′
Jacob Trenskow43′
Maxence Rivera56′
Marko Farji75′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Why this selection? Data checks & method
Our model: Out of date · Calculated 19 Sep 14:52 UK.
Odds updated 19 Sep 14:31 UK · Older or incompletely timed snapshot. Match-winner reference: 6 bookmakers. Market probabilities remove each bookmaker’s margin before averaging; double chance combines match-result probabilities.
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
Sparta RotterdamHeerenveen
0.670Expected goals · API-Football1.800
0Shots on target9
10Total Shots23
47%Ball Possession53%
3Corner Kicks6
11Fouls9
2Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
5Goalkeeper Saves0
404Total passes457
331Passes accurate396
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Sparta Rotterdam 1 reported
Heerenveen 4 reported
M. EgbringInjury
Reported out
M. HilgersKnee Injury
Reported outM. LindayInactive
Reported out
D. ProperInjury
Reported outFetched 18 Sep, 21:44 UK. This report is more than six hours old. Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
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
1/10Wins
1.5Goals / game
2.0Conceded / game
Keep in view: 5 losses in that sample. At home, 2 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Sparta Rotterdam’s resultsHeerenveen
4/10Wins
2.4Goals / game
1.9Conceded / game
Keep in view: 2 losses in that sample. At away venues, 4 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Heerenveen’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.
Sparta Rotterdam
10 matchesResults1 wins · 4 draws · 5 losses
Goals scored per game1.5
Goals conceded per game2.0
Games with 3+ goals7 of 10
Both teams scored8 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
PSV EindhovenAway · Eredivisie1–4PEC ZwolleHome · Eredivisie2–2ExcelsiorAway · Eredivisie1–2UtrechtHome · Eredivisie3–3TelstarAway · Eredivisie3–1FeyenoordHome · Eredivisie0–1MSV DuisburgHome · Friendlies Clubs0–0Asteras TripolisHome · Friendlies Clubs1–1Zulte WaregemAway · Friendlies Clubs2–3SV MeppenAway · Friendlies Clubs2–3
Heerenveen
10 matchesResults4 wins · 4 draws · 2 losses
Goals scored per game2.4
Goals conceded per game1.9
Games with 3+ goals7 of 10
Both teams scored7 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
TelstarHome · Eredivisie0–0AZ AlkmaarHome · Eredivisie2–3Willem IIAway · Eredivisie2–2PEC ZwolleHome · Eredivisie0–2AjaxAway · Eredivisie2–2TwenteHome · Eredivisie1–0Volos NFCHome · Friendlies Clubs3–2OH LeuvenHome · Friendlies Clubs4–4Club Brugge KVAway · Friendlies Clubs3–2De GraafschapHome · Friendlies Clubs7–2
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 Sparta Rotterdam at home with Heerenveen 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, 02:31 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Eredivisie · 2026/27 · all league matches
Sparta RotterdamHeerenveen
6Matches played6
5Points earned6
1Wins1
1.7Goals scored / match1.2
2.2Goals conceded / match1.5
0Clean sheets2
1Failed to score2
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Sparta Rotterdam at home with Heerenveen away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
4 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Sparta Rotterdam
1wins4MEETINGS
Heerenveen
3winsOct 2024 – Feb 2026 · Past results, not a forecast.
Scores shown with Sparta Rotterdam first; venues vary.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Sparta Rotterdam
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1R. Meijer
- 1
M. BrouwerG - 2
L. MartesD - 3
M. YoungD - 4
B. Martins IndiD - 5
B. KuipersD - 6
J. BaasM - 8
Cedric HatenboerM - 7
C. TerhoM - 10
I. BabadiM - 11
Joel IdehoM - 9
M. ZonneveldF
Substitutes (10)
19 · Andrej Kostić
30 · P. Kuiper
16 · Teo Quintero
12 · B. Reith
18 · A. Roaldsøy
21 · J. Toornstra
14 · N. Verschuren
22 · G. Vianello
17 · Robin van Cruijsen
20 · F. Bednarek
Heerenveen
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1R. Veldeman
- 22
B. KlaverboerG - 45
O. BraudeD - 4
S. KerstenD - 3
M. WillemsenD - 19
V. ZagaritisD - 16
M. LindayM - 14
L. SmansM - 20
J. TrenskowM - 36
N. CourtensM - 7
M. RiveraM - 9
D. VenteF
Substitutes (11)
17 · R. Uldriķis
30 · T. Schreuder
41 · J. Scholten
11 · L. Oyen
44 · A. Noppert
10 · R. Meerveld
29 · L. Machine
28 · H. Petrov
21 · M. Farji
49 · Anass Bouziane
23 · D. Bladi
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Sparta Rotterdam
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Bednarek | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robin van Cruijsen | 28 | 5.8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| G. Vianello | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| N. Verschuren | 28 | 5.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| J. Toornstra | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Roaldsøy | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B. Reith | 18 | 5.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Teo Quintero | 28 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| P. Kuiper | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrej Kostić | 28 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| M. Brouwer | 90 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| L. Martes | 72 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 4 |
| M. Young | 90 | 5.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 0 |
| B. Martins Indi | 62 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| B. Kuipers | 90 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 1 |
| J. Baas | 62 | 5.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Cedric Hatenboer | 90 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 59 | 5 |
| C. Terho | 90 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 1 |
| I. Babadi | 62 | 5.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Joel Ideho | 62 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 2 |
| M. Zonneveld | 90 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
Heerenveen
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Bladi | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anass Bouziane | 5 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| M. Farji | 17 | 7.6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| H. Petrov | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L. Machine | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R. Meerveld | 10 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| A. Noppert | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L. Oyen | 17 | 6.8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| J. Scholten | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T. Schreuder | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R. Uldriķis | 10 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B. Klaverboer | 90 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| O. Braude | 90 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 61 | 3 |
| S. Kersten | 90 | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 4 |
| M. Willemsen | 90 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 4 |
| V. Zagaritis | 90 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| M. Linday | 80 | 7.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 1 |
| N. Courtens | 85 | 8.2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 36 | 1 |
| J. Trenskow | 73 | 8.2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 29 | 1 |
| L. Smans | 73 | 8.6 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 29 | 2 |
| M. Rivera | 90 | 9.0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 29 | 0 |
| D. Vente | 80 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 0 |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗Eredivisie table
Current standings · Eredivisie. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  AZ Alkmaar | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 19 | WDWWW |
| 2 |  Feyenoord | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 7 | 18 | 17 | WWWDW |
| 3 |  PSV Eindhoven | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 10 | 14 | 16 | LWWWW |
| 4 |  Twente | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 16 | WWWDW |
| 5 |  Ajax | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 9 | 12 | 14 | DWWLW |
| 6 |  Fortuna Sittard | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 14 | -1 | 13 | WLWWL |
| 7 |  Excelsior | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 11 | DLDWW |
| 8 |  Groningen | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 11 | WDDLL |
| 9 |  GO Ahead Eagles | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 10 | DDDLW |
| 10 | Heerenveen | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 9 | WDLDL |
| 11 |  NEC Nijmegen | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 13 | -1 | 8 | DLDLW |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 17 | -7 | 5 | LLDLD |
| 13 |  Telstar | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 12 | -7 | 5 | LDLDL |
| 14 |  Cambuur | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 19 | -9 | 5 | DWDLL |
| 15 |  Utrecht | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 24 | -13 | 5 | LWDLD |
| 16 |  PEC Zwolle | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 20 | -14 | 4 | LLDLW |
| 17 |  ADO Den Haag | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 17 | -10 | 2 | DLLDL |
| 18 |  Willem II | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 20 | -14 | 2 | LLDLD |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Sparta Rotterdam | Draw | Heerenveen |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 2.30 | 3.60 | 2.60 |
| Bet365 | 2.40 | 3.90 | 2.62 |
| Marathonbet | 2.38 | 3.72 | 2.60 |
| BetVictor | 2.38 | 3.90 | 2.55 |
| Pinnacle | 2.46 | 3.86 | 2.72 |
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