Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam H2H Stats, Lineups and Live Stream

Preview

Groningen are up against Sparta Rotterdam in the Eredivisie of Netherlands on October 19. The match is set to start at 12:30 UTC.

All eyes turn to the pitch as the upcoming encounter sees Groningen and Sparta Rotterdam square off once more, 9 months after their previous Eredivisie meeting which Sparta Rotterdam won 1-0. With victories over Telstar, Utrecht and Heracles Almelo, Groningen is on a roll, so they'll aim to keep their winning momentum going with a victory over Sparta Rotterdam. They've demonstrated excellent defensive stability of late, keeping three clean sheets in a row. Groningen’s upcoming schedule leading up to Sparta Rotterdam includes NAC and Feyenoord in Eredivisie The results of these games could have a lasting impact on their mindset ahead of the Sparta Rotterdam game.

Sparta Rotterdam, on the other hand, are preparing for the match after a loss against Twente in the Eredivisie last Friday. They face a packed schedule leading up to their match against Groningen though, with fixtures including Ajax and Heracles Almelo in Eredivisie, fixtures that are likely to influence their form and fitness ahead of their clash with Groningen.

This Eredivisie match offers a platform for Groningen and Sparta Rotterdam’s goal-scorers to step up and leave their mark on the contest. Groningen’s attacking options, crafted under Dick Lukkien’s leadership, have been bolstered by Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson, the team’s top scorer, and Marco Rente, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Willumsson leads Groningen’s scoring charts in Eredivisie this season with five goals, while Resink has been their leading creator in the competition with three assists. Groningen’s offense has also been strengthened by Younes Taha, Mats Seuntjens and David van der Werff, who have provided crucial contributions in the final third.

Meanwhile, Tobias Lauritsen and Patrick van Aanholt have been pivotal for Sparta Rotterdam’s attack, with Maurice Steijn steering the side, combining to deliver important goals and assists. Lauritsen has emerged as Sparta Rotterdam’s leading scorer in Eredivisie this season, netting three goals, with van Aanholt leading their creative tally in the league with three assists. Sparta Rotterdam’s attacking depth is further showcased by Sayfallah Ltaief, Joshua Kitolano and Pelle Clement, who have each made valuable contributions this season.

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Head-to-head

Over six meetings since October 2021, the teams have each had their moments. Groningen have won once, Sparta Rotterdam four times, with the other one encounter ending in stalemate. Their most recent clash took place on February 2, 2025, with Sparta Rotterdam winning 1-0. Groningen have scored four goals across these six encounters, while Sparta Rotterdam have scored eleven. As things stand, Sparta Rotterdam have a superior head-to-head record against Groningen in their recent encounters.

Groningen have won three of their five matches in Eredivisie this season, with zero draws and two defeats, scoring ten goals at an average of 2.00 per match and conceding nine at a rate of 1.80 per match. In Eredivisie, Sparta Rotterdam have played six matches, winning three, drawing zero and losing three, scoring eight goals, averaging 1.33 per match, while conceding sixteen, an average of 2.67 per match.

Groningen are on a three-game winning streak, including victories against Telstar, Utrecht and Heracles Almelo in their last three outings, while Sparta Rotterdam's most recent outing ended in a loss against Twente. Overall, in their last twenty matches, Groningen have recorded ten wins, eight losses, and two draws, while Sparta Rotterdam have won eleven of their last twenty matches, losing six and drawing three.

  • Groningen haven't played a draw in their previous 12 matches.
  • Sparta Rotterdam haven't played a draw in their previous 8 matches.
  • Groningen have scored two or more goals in their previous 4 home matches.

Groningen: last matches

MatchGroningen 2:0 Telstar, YesterdayUtrecht 0:1 Groningen, September 14Groningen 4:0 Heracles Almelo, August 29PSV 4:2 Groningen, August 23Groningen 2:1 Heerenveen, August 16AZ 4:1 Groningen, August 10Groningen 3:1 Beerschot-Wilrijk, July 26Groningen 1:2 NEC, July 19Emmen 0:2 Groningen, July 12Groningen 2:0 Dender, July 9
OutcomeWWWLWLWLWW
Over 2.5--++++++--
Under 2.5++------++
Clean sheet+++-----++
Failed to score----------
Conceded---+++++--
Conceded two---+-+-+--

Sparta Rotterdam: last matches

MatchSparta Rotterdam 1:5 Twente, FridayExcelsior 0:1 Sparta Rotterdam, September 14Sparta Rotterdam 0:4 Feyenoord, August 31Go Ahead Eagles 0:3 Sparta Rotterdam, August 23Sparta Rotterdam 2:1 Utrecht, August 17PSV 6:1 Sparta Rotterdam, August 9Sparta Rotterdam 2:0 OFI, August 2Willem II 3:1 Sparta Rotterdam, July 26Sparta Rotterdam 3:3 De Graafschap, July 18Sparta Rotterdam 2:0 ADO Den Haag, July 12
OutcomeLWLWWLWLDW
Over 2.5+-++++-++-
Under 2.5-+----+--+
Clean sheet-+-+--+--+
Failed to score--+-------
Conceded+-+-++-++-
Conceded two+-+--+-++-

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Groningen - Sparta Rotterdam in real time. The teams starting line-ups are yet to be announced.

In their last outing, Groningen lined up with Etienne Vaessen, Marvin Peersman, Dies Janse, Thijmen Blokzijl, Marco Rente, Stije Resink, Tika de Jonge, Jorg Schreuders, Younes Taha, David van der Werff and Thom Van Bergen.

Sparta Rotterdam's lineup in their latest match featured Joel Drommel, Patrick van Aanholt, Bruno Martins Indi, Marvin Young, Shurandy Sambo, Joshua Kitolano, Pelle Clement, Jens Toornstra, Sayfallah Ltaief, Tobias Lauritsen and Mitchell van Bergen.

Live Streaming

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Live Standings

As always, Netherlands Eredivisie's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Groningen occupy 7th spot with nine points in five matches, while Sparta Rotterdam are 8th with nine points from their six games.

Stats

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Video Highlights

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Timeline

  1. Scheduled For 19 of October