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GO Ahead Eagles vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction & Match Analysis

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1X2
Home Win
Probability 72.2%
Odds -
BTTS
Yes
Probability 88%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 82.2%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Home Win
72.2%
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BTTS Yes
88%
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Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
82.2%
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Corners O/U Over 7.5 Corners
92%
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HT / FT Home / Home
-
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Correct Score 2-1
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Probability Distribution
GO Ahead Eagles Win 72.2%
Draw 5.4%
Sparta Rotterdam Win 22.5%
Expected Goals (xG)
GO Ahead Eagles2.03
Sparta Rotterdam1.72
Recent Form (Last 5)
GO Ahead Eagles GO Ahead Eagles
WWDLW
28 GF / 21 GA
Sparta Rotterdam Sparta Rotterdam
WLDWL
25 GF / 26 GA
Key Stats
2.15
Average Goals Scored
1.79
1.62
Average Goals Conceded
1.86
10
BTTS Yes
9
10
Over 2.5
10
6.29
Shots on Goal
4.29

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

GO Ahead Eagles GO Ahead Eagles 13 matches
Sparta Rotterdam Sparta Rotterdam 14 matches
GO Ahead Eagles Statistic Sparta Rotterdam
6 Wins 4
4 Draws 4
3 Losses 6
28 Goals For 25
21 Goals Against 26
2.15 Avg Goals Scored 1.79
1.62 Avg Goals Conceded 1.86
10 BTTS Yes 9
12 Over 1.5 11
10 Over 2.5 10
7 Over 3.5 9
2 Clean Sheets 3
1 Failed To Score 3
6.29 Shots On Goal 4.29
15.14 Total Shots 13.14
6 Corners 6
53.4% Ball Possession 45.3%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

On paper, this fixture places two sides in different competitive situations, shaped by GO Ahead Eagles's more proactive style and Sparta Rotterdam's more cautious structure. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Overall, the preferred tip is Away Win, while the clean-sheet lean points toward Sparta Rotterdam. Both teams appear likely to operate from a similar base structure, so execution within the same shape could be more decisive than formation itself. Sparta Rotterdam arrive with more visible recent inconsistency, which may leave them vulnerable if the match starts badly. The defensive profile of this fixture suggests that clear openings may be harder to create.This profiles as a tighter contest, with fewer clear openings expected. GO Ahead Eagles arrive from the stronger league position, sitting 9 with 10 points compared to Sparta Rotterdam in 12 on 5, which underlines the gap in season consistency. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent.

GO Ahead Eagles Analysis

From their first 7 matches, GO Ahead Eagles have collected 10 points and now occupy 9 place in the table. Their overall return of 2 wins, 4 draws, and 1 losses with goals at 16:14 reflects poor form and have been stuck in a sequence of draws. Their attacking weight is carried by S. Tengstedt (5 goals), V. Edvardsen (3 goals), S. Sigurðarson (3 goals), with creative support from S. Tengstedt (2 assists), V. Edvardsen (2 assists), M. Suray (2 assists), while defensively they have appeared very solid. At home, they have returned 2 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, a split that suggests a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms, they tend to show balanced attacking football.

Sparta Rotterdam Analysis

With 5 points from 7 games and a place of 12, Sparta Rotterdam still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. Their record of 1 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses, together with goals at 10:17, reflects poor form over their recent run. Much of their threat comes through M. Zonneveld (4 goals), M. Young (2 goals), N. Þórisson (1 goals), with creative support from B. Kuipers (3 assists), S. Mito (2 assists), M. Zonneveld (1 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been very solid. Away from home, they have returned 1 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses, which indicates a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Stylistically, they tend to play with a more cautious and defensive approach.

H2H Analysis

Across those 15 head-to-head meetings, GO Ahead Eagles won 4 times, Sparta Rotterdam won 7 times, while 4 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 15:23 from GO Ahead Eagles's perspective. 7 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 7 matches, with an average of 2.53 goals per game.

1X2: Home Win
BTTS: Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (94.7%)
Predicted formations: GO Ahead Eagles 4-2-3-1 / Sparta Rotterdam 4-2-3-1
H2H summary: GO Ahead Eagles wins 4, draws 4, Sparta Rotterdam wins 7

Standings

Eredivisie
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 7 6 1 0 18:6 12 19
W D W W W
2 7 5 2 0 25:7 18 17
W W W D W
3 7 5 1 1 24:10 14 16
L W W W W
4 7 5 1 1 15:7 8 16
W W W D W
5 7 4 2 1 21:9 12 14
D W W L W
6 7 4 1 2 13:14 -1 13
W L W W L
7 7 3 2 2 15:9 6 11
D L D W W
8 7 3 2 2 15:13 2 11
W D D L L
9 7 2 4 1 16:14 2 10
D D D L W
10 7 2 3 2 11:9 2 9
W D L D L
11 7 2 2 3 12:13 -1 8
D L D L W
12 7 1 2 4 10:17 -7 5
L L D L D
13 7 1 2 4 5:12 -7 5
L D L D L
14 7 1 2 4 10:19 -9 5
D W D L L
15 7 1 2 4 11:24 -13 5
L W D L D
16 7 1 1 5 6:20 -14 4
L L D L W
17 7 0 2 5 7:17 -10 2
D L L D L
18 7 0 2 5 6:20 -14 2
L L D L D
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Eredivisie (Relegation)
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