Groningen - Sparta Rotterdam - 9 November 2024 Eredivisie - (1-0)

Groningen make their fourth substitution with Thijmen Blokzijl replacing Stije Resink.

Free kick for Groningen in the half of Sparta.

Groningen's Romano Postema gets in a shot on goal at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium. But the effort is unsuccessful.

It's getting dangerous! Free kick for Sparta close to the penalty box.

Ball safe as Sparta is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Ball goes out of play for a Groningen goal kick.

Charles-Andreas Brym (Sparta) gets up for a header but cannot keep the ball on target.

Sparta have been awarded a corner by Danny Makkelie.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Sparta have been awarded a corner by Danny Makkelie.

Charles-Andreas Brym is on a sub for Said Bakari for Sparta.

Throw-in for Groningen at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium.

Danny Makkelie awards Sparta a goal kick.

Groningen's Johan Hove breaks free at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Can Groningen get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Sparta's half?

Goal kick for Sparta at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium.

Free kick for Groningen in their own half.

The home team have replaced Wouter Prins with Finn Stam. This is the third substitution made today by Dick Lukkien.

Sparta have a goal kick.

Marco Rente (Groningen) wins the ball in the air but heads wide.

Corner awarded to Groningen.

Danny Makkelie signals a free kick to Groningen in their own half.

The home team replace Luciano Valente with Joey Pelupessy.

Danny Makkelie awards the home team a throw-in.

In Groningen Sparta drive forward through Mohamed Nassoh. His shot is on target but it's saved.

Maurice Steijn (Sparta) is making a third substitution, with Shunsuke Mito replacing Camiel Neghli.

Danny Makkelie signals a free kick to Groningen.

Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta) gets in a powerful header but the ball is cleared away.

Danny Makkelie signals a Sparta throw-in in Groningen's half.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Groningen.

Sparta surge into the attack at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium but Arno Verschueren’s header is off-target.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Danny Makkelie awards the away team a throw-in.

Danny Makkelie awards Groningen a goal kick.

In Groningen, Arno Verschueren (Sparta) misses the target with a header.

Corner awarded to Sparta.

Sparta have been awarded a corner by Danny Makkelie.

Groningen needs to be cautious. Sparta have an attacking throw-in.

Sparta awarded a free kick in their own half.

Groningen have been awarded a corner by Danny Makkelie.

At Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium, Marvin Peersman has been yellow-carded for the home team.

Metinho (Sparta) has received a yellow card from Danny Makkelie.

In Groningen a free kick has been awarded the home team.

Throw-in for Sparta close to the penalty box.

Ball safe as Groningen is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Throw-in Sparta.

Sparta's Tobias Lauritsen is on target but unsuccessful.

Groningen to take a throw-in in Sparta territory.

Throw-in for Groningen in the half of Sparta.

Danny Makkelie signals a free kick to Groningen in their own half.

Throw-in for Sparta at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium.

Throw-in for Groningen in their own half.

Sparta awarded a throw-in in their own half.

In Groningen a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Goal kick for Sparta at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium.

Groningen have a goal kick.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Groningen.

Sparta’s Said Bakari is on his feet again at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium.

Brynjolfur Willumsson Andersen is replacing Thom Van Bergen for the home team.

Metinho is replacing Pelle Clement for Sparta at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium.

The first-half has come to a close in Groningen.

The match at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium has been interrupted briefly for a check on Said Bakari, who is down injured.

Corner awarded to Groningen.

Throw-in for Groningen at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium.

Ball goes out of play for a Sparta goal kick.

Goal kick for Sparta at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium.

Can Groningen capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Sparta's half?

Sparta advance rapidly upfield but Danny Makkelie blows for offside.

Sparta awarded a free kick in their own half.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Danny Makkelie signals a Sparta throw-in in Groningen's half.

Groningen have a goal kick.

Throw-in for Groningen in their own half.

In Groningen, Sparta push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Groningen.

Free kick for Groningen in the half of Sparta.

Goal! The home team take a 1-0 lead through Romano Postema.

Throw-in for Groningen in the half of Sparta.

Free kick Groningen.

Pelle Clement is booked for the away team.

Sparta awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Free kick for Groningen in their own half.

Groningen drives forward and Leandro Bacuna gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

Danny Makkelie awards Groningen a goal kick.

Can Sparta get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Groningen's half?

Maurice Steijn (Sparta) has taken off Kayky who seemed to be grimacing with pain earlier. A possible injury. Mohamed Nassoh is the replacement.

Danny Makkelie waits before resuming play because Kayky for Sparta is still down.

Throw-in Sparta.

Danny Makkelie awards the away team a throw-in.

Ball goes out of play for a Sparta goal kick.

Thom Van Bergen has recovered and rejoins the match in Groningen.

Sparta's Kayky looks ok and returns to the pitch.

Kayky is down and play has been interrupted for a few moments.

Sparta have a goal kick.

Ball goes out of play for a Groningen goal kick.

Ball safe as Groningen is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Groningen to take a throw-in in Sparta territory.

Danny Makkelie awards the home team a throw-in.

Play has been interrupted briefly in Groningen to check on Thom Van Bergen, who is grimacing with pain.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Groningen.

Groningen pushes forward through Romano Postema, whose finish on goal is saved.

Throw-in for Groningen at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium.

Ball safe as Sparta is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Groningen awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Danny Makkelie awards Groningen a goal kick.

Sparta attack but Tobias Lauritsen's header doesn't find the target.

Throw-in Groningen.

Sparta have been awarded a corner by Danny Makkelie.

Throw-in for Sparta in their own half.

Goal kick for Sparta at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium.

Corner awarded to Groningen.

Danny Makkelie signals a free kick to Sparta.

Both teams lost their last match.

FC Groningen scores 1.91 goals when playing at home and Sparta Rotterdam scores 2 goals when playing away (on average).

Both teams haven't won their last match in Eredivisie.

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between FC Groningen and Sparta Rotterdam is 1.

Average number of goals in meetings between FC Groningen and Sparta Rotterdam is 3.2.

FC Groningen scores 0.8 goals in a match against Sparta Rotterdam and Sparta Rotterdam scores 2.4 goals against FC Groningen (on average).

FC Groningen have won just 0 of their last 5 Eredivisie games against Sparta Rotterdam.

Sparta Rotterdam have lost just 0 of their last 5 Eredivisie games against FC Groningen.

In the last 5 meetings FC Groningen won 0, Sparta Rotterdam won 4, 1 draws.

Sparta Rotterdam have lost just 0 of their last 5 games against FC Groningen (in all competitions).

Sparta Rotterdam's performance of the last 5 matches is better than FC Groningen's.

In Eredivisie, Sparta Rotterdam has better performance than FC Groningen.

When Sparta Rotterdam is down 1-0 away, they win 20% of their matches.

When FC Groningen is down 0-1 home, they win 44% of their matches.

When Sparta Rotterdam leads 0-1 away, they win in 75% of their matches.

When FC Groningen leads 1-0 at home, they win in 100% of their matches.

On their last meeting Sparta Rotterdam won by 5 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was Sparta Rotterdam.

FC Groningen wins 45% of halftimes, Sparta Rotterdam wins 27%.

FC Groningen wins 1st half in 45% of their matches, Sparta Rotterdam in 27% of their matches.

Sparta Rotterdam have conceded a goal in each of their last 11 matches.

A year ago, Sparta Rotterdam were number 6 in the table with 15 points. Now they are number 13 with 11 points.

Leandro Bacuna has more yellow cards (4) than any other player at FC Groningen. Djevencio van der Kust has collected 3 for Sparta Rotterdam.

Leandro Bacuna has assisted the most goals for FC Groningen with 2. Julian Baas is Sparta Rotterdam's biggest assister (2).

Jorg Schreuders is FC Groningen's top scorer with 3 goals. Camiel Neghli has scored 4 times for Sparta Rotterdam.

Sparta Rotterdam haven't scored in 1 of their 5 away matches in Eredivisie this season.

FC Groningen haven't scored in 3 of their 5 home matches in Eredivisie this season.

FC Groningen haven't won any of their last 3 games against Sparta Rotterdam.

FC Groningen have played 5 home matches in a row without winning.

Did you know that Sparta Rotterdam scores 33% of their goals between the minutes 46-60?

Did you know that FC Groningen scores 27% of their goals between the minutes 0-15?

FC Groningen have a losing streak of 6 matches in Eredivisie.

FC Groningen's last home win against Sparta Rotterdam was in 2019.

During the last 39 meetings, FC Groningen have won 14 times, there have been 11 draws while Sparta Rotterdam have won 14 times. The goal difference is 58-52 in favour of FC Groningen.

During the last 20 meetings with FC Groningen playing at home, FC Groningen have won 8 times, there have been 4 draws while Sparta Rotterdam have won 8 times. The goal difference is 31-24 in favour of FC Groningen.

The most common result of matches between FC Groningen and Sparta Rotterdam is 1-1. 7 matches have ended with this result.