Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam
Netherlands Eredivisie
Groningen
Sparta Rotterdam
November 1, 2026 at 16:45 · Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion
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Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam prediction and betting tip for this Netherlands Eredivisie match, kicking off November 1, 2026 at 16:45 at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion. Our tip: Over 1.5 Goals.
- Both Teams to Score - Yes Upcoming
- Over 2.5 Goals Upcoming
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Groningen host Sparta Rotterdam in the Netherlands Eredivisie (matchday 11) on Sunday 1 November 2026, kick-off 16:45 WAT at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion in Groningen. Martijn Vos is the referee.
Groningen are 8th in the table with 15 points from 10 games (4-3-3), while Sparta Rotterdam sit 14th on 9 points. Groningen have a 6-point advantage. At home Groningen have won 2 of 5; Sparta Rotterdam have won 1 of 4 on the road.
Groningen have two wins, two draws and one defeat in their last 5 league games (D-W-W-L-D), averaging 2.6 goals scored and 1.8 conceded. Sparta Rotterdam have one win, one draw and three defeats in their last 5 league games (L-L-D-W-L), averaging 1.6 goals scored and 3.0 conceded.
In their last 6 meetings Groningen have won 1, Sparta Rotterdam 5, with 0 draws and an average of 3.0 goals per game. The most recent, in January 2026, finished Sparta Rotterdam 2-0 Groningen.
Groningen average 2.4 goals scored and 2.1 conceded per game this season, with 1 clean sheet, usually in a 4-2-3-1. Sparta Rotterdam average 1.7 goals scored and 2.4 conceded per game this season, with 0 clean sheets and 2 games without scoring, usually in a 4-2-3-1.
Groningen will be without M. Jeng (leg injury) and T. Mercera (injury), and E. van der Laan (injury) is doubtful. Sparta Rotterdam will be without S. Mito (injury).
Players to watch: B. Willumsson leads Groningen's scoring with 8 goals; M. Zonneveld leads Sparta Rotterdam's scoring with 6 goals and 1 assist.
Bookmakers make Groningen the favourites: Groningen 1.75, draw 4.20, Sparta Rotterdam 4.10 (Bet365). Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.44 and under at 2.70. Both teams to score: yes 1.44, no 2.62.
Our prediction: Over 1.5 Goals. The two sides' season numbers point to about 4.3 goals, their last 6 meetings averaged 3.0 goals and recent form points to 4.5 goals a game.
Team news
- Out M. Jeng Leg Injury
- Out T. Mercera Injury
- Doubtful E. van der Laan Injury
- Out S. Mito Injury
Eredivisie table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Groningen | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +3 | 15 |
| 14 | Sparta Rotterdam | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -7 | 9 |
Season stats
| Groningen | Sparta Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 10 | 10 |
| Won / Drawn / Lost | 4 / 3 / 3 | 2 / 3 / 5 |
| Goals scored (per game) | 24 (2.4) | 17 (1.7) |
| Goals conceded (per game) | 21 (2.1) | 24 (2.4) |
| Scored at home / away (per game) | 2.2 / 2.6 | 1.5 / 2.0 |
| Clean sheets | 1 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 0 | 2 |
| Longest winning run | 2 | 1 |
| Biggest win | 3-0 | 3-2 |
| Usual formation | 4-2-3-1 | 4-2-3-1 |
Top scorers
- B. Willumsson 8 goals · 0 assists
- T. van Bergen 6 goals · 3 assists
- M. Zonneveld 6 goals · 1 assist
Odds (Bet365)
Odds change often — check with your bookmaker before betting.
Data: API-Football · updated 31 Oct 2026, 06:12. Please gamble responsibly (18+).
Match Analysis
Win probability
Our tip: Over 1.5 Goals — The two sides' season numbers point to about 4.3 goals, their last 6 meetings averaged 3.0 goals and recent form points to 4.5 goals a game.
Form (last 5)
Groningen
DWWLD
2.6 scored · 1.8 conceded per game
Sparta Rotterdam
LLDWL
1.6 scored · 3.0 conceded per game
Team comparison
Head-to-head
1 Groningen wins 0 draws 5 Sparta Rotterdam wins last 6 meetings
- Sparta Rotterdam2 - 0Groningen Eredivisie
- Sparta Rotterdam5 - 2Groningen KNVB Beker
- Groningen0 - 2Sparta Rotterdam Eredivisie
- Sparta Rotterdam1 - 0Groningen Eredivisie
- Groningen1 - 0Sparta Rotterdam Eredivisie
- Groningen0 - 5Sparta Rotterdam Eredivisie
Statistics: API-Football · updated 31 Oct 2026, 06:10. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees — please gamble responsibly (18+).