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. Groningen come into this match fresh off a victory over NAC in Eredivisie last Friday.
Sparta Rotterdam head into this fixture following a draw against Ajax last Saturday. Their backline remains a concern, conceding goals in their last three matches in a row.
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, Thom Van Bergen and Mats Seuntjens, 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 four goals, with van Aanholt leading their creative tally in the league with three assists. Sparta Rotterdam’s attacking depth is further showcased by Joshua Kitolano, Sayfallah Ltaief 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 five of their eight matches in Eredivisie this season, with zero draws and three defeats, scoring fourteen goals at an average of 1.75 per match and conceding eleven at a rate of 1.38 per match. In Eredivisie, Sparta Rotterdam have played eight matches, winning three, drawing one and losing four, scoring eleven goals, averaging 1.38 per match, while conceding 22, an average of 2.75 per match.
Groningen are coming off a win in their last match against NAC, while Sparta Rotterdam's most recent outing ended in a draw against Ajax. Overall, in their last twenty matches, Groningen have recorded eleven wins, eight losses, and one draw, while Sparta Rotterdam have won ten of their last twenty matches, losing seven and drawing three.
AI Prediction
The AI gives an initial outlook on Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam before the match, and then continues to track the action live, updating its forecast every minute as the game unfolds.
- Groningen have gone 14 consecutive matches without a draw.
- Sparta Rotterdam haven't played a draw in their previous 8 away matches.
- Sparta Rotterdam have conceded a goal in their previous 3 matches.
Groningen: last matches
| Match | NAC 1:2 Groningen, Friday | Groningen 0:1 Feyenoord, September 28 | Groningen 2:0 Telstar, September 20 | Utrecht 0:1 Groningen, September 14 | Groningen 4:0 Heracles Almelo, August 29 | PSV 4:2 Groningen, August 23 | Groningen 2:1 Heerenveen, August 16 | AZ 4:1 Groningen, August 10 | Groningen 3:1 Beerschot-Wilrijk, July 26 | Groningen 1:2 NEC, July 19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outcome | W | L | W | W | W | L | W | L | W | L |
| Over 2.5 | + | - | - | - | + | + | + | + | + | + |
| Under 2.5 | - | + | + | + | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Clean sheet | - | - | + | + | + | - | - | - | - | - |
| Failed to score | - | + | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Conceded | + | + | - | - | - | + | + | + | + | + |
| Conceded two | - | - | - | - | - | + | - | + | - | + |
Sparta Rotterdam: last matches
| Match | Sparta Rotterdam 3:3 Ajax, Saturday | Heracles Almelo 3:0 Sparta Rotterdam, September 27 | Sparta Rotterdam 1:5 Twente, September 19 | Excelsior 0:1 Sparta Rotterdam, September 14 | Sparta Rotterdam 0:4 Feyenoord, August 31 | Go Ahead Eagles 0:3 Sparta Rotterdam, August 23 | Sparta Rotterdam 2:1 Utrecht, August 17 | PSV 6:1 Sparta Rotterdam, August 9 | Sparta Rotterdam 2:0 OFI, August 2 | Willem II 3:1 Sparta Rotterdam, July 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outcome | D | L | L | W | L | W | W | L | W | L |
| 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, Tyrique Mercera, 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, Teo Quintero, Bruno Martins Indi, Marvin Young, Shurandy Sambo, Joshua Kitolano, Julian Baas, Ayoub Oufkir, Pelle Clement, Mitchell van Bergen and Tobias Lauritsen.
Live Streaming
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Live Standings
As always, Netherlands Eredivisie's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Groningen hold 5th place with fifteen points after eight matches, while Sparta Rotterdam are currently 11th in the table with ten points from eight matches.
Stats
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Video Highlights
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Timeline
- Scheduled For 19 of October
