Vitesse - Sparta Rotterdam - 2 April 2024 Eredivisie - (1-4)

In Arnhem Sparta drive forward through Djevencio Van der Kust. His shot is on target but it's saved.

Edwin Van de Graaf awards the home team a throw-in.

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

Vitesse awarded a free kick in their own half.

Corner awarded to Sparta.

Vitesse drives forward and Paxten Aaronson gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

Vitesse have been awarded a corner by Edwin Van de Graaf.

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

Sparta have a goal kick.

Throw-in for Sparta in the half of Vitesse.

Sparta to take a throw-in in Vitesse territory.

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

Goal kick for Sparta at Gelredome.

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

Jonathan De Guzman is on a sub for Metinho for Sparta.

Sparta make their fourth substitution with Rayvien Rosario replacing Koki Saito.

Amine Boutrah is on a sub for Kacper Kozlowski for Vitesse.

Sparta push upfield but Edwin Van de Graaf quickly pulls them for offside.

Sparta have been awarded a corner by Edwin Van de Graaf.

Corner awarded to Vitesse.

Vitesse's Andy Visser gets in a shot on goal at Gelredome. But the effort is unsuccessful.

Paxten Aaronson for Vitesse drives towards goal at Gelredome. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Free kick for Sparta in their own half.

Edwin Van de Graaf signals a Vitesse throw-in in Sparta's half.

Edwin Van de Graaf awards Sparta a goal kick.

Throw-in for Vitesse at Gelredome.

Edwin Van de Graaf signals a free kick to Sparta.

Edward Sturing (Vitesse) is making a third substitution, with Giovanni Van Zwam replacing Arcus Carlens.

Edward Sturing is making the team's second substitution at Gelredome with Andy Visser replacing Thomas Buitink.

Gyan De Regt is replacing Marco Van Ginkel for Vitesse at Gelredome.

The away team replace Shunsuke Mito with Camiel Neghli.

Rick Meissen is replacing Bart Vriends for the away team.

Throw-in for Sparta close to the penalty box.

Ball goes out of play for a Vitesse goal kick.

In Arnhem Sparta attack through Arno Verschueren. The finish is off target, however.

Goal! Mike Eerdhuijzen extends Sparta lead to 1-4 with a header. Pelle Clement with an assist there.

Vitesse's Paxten Aaronson has been booked in Arnhem.

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

Sparta have been awarded a corner by Edwin Van de Graaf.

Shunsuke Mito of Sparta smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

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

Corner awarded to Vitesse.

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

Free kick in a good position for Vitesse!

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

Corner awarded to Vitesse.

Free kick for Sparta in the half of Vitesse.

Edwin Van de Graaf blows to end the first-half.

Koki Saito gets his shot on target but fails to score for Sparta.

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

Vitesse's Marco Van Ginkel gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Vitesse's Marco Van Ginkel gets in a shot on goal at Gelredome. But the effort is unsuccessful.

Kacper Kozlowski keeps Vitesse’s hopes alive with a headed strike to make it 1-3. That's a fine assist from Anis Hadj Moussa Hadj Moussa.

Vitesse have been awarded a corner by Edwin Van de Graaf.

Sparta have a goal kick.

Anis Hadj Moussa Hadj Moussa for Vitesse gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Goal! Koki Saito extends Sparta's lead to 0-3. Djevencio Van der Kust instrumental with a fine assist.

Ball goes out of play for a Sparta goal kick.

Vitesse have been awarded a corner by Edwin Van de Graaf.

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

Throw-in for Vitesse in the half of Sparta.

Edwin Van de Graaf awards Sparta a goal kick.

Corner awarded to Vitesse.

In Arnhem Sparta drive forward through Koki Saito. His shot is on target but it's saved.

Goal kick for Vitesse at Gelredome.

Koki Saito of Sparta gets in a strike, but is off target.

Throw-in for Vitesse close to the penalty box.

Free kick Vitesse.

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

Edwin Van de Graaf signals a Sparta throw-in in Vitesse's half.

Sparta have a goal kick.

Vitesse awarded a free kick in their own half.

Edwin Van de Graaf awards the home team a throw-in.

Sparta's Tobias Lauritsen looks ok and returns to the pitch.

The away team have replaced Tobias Lauritsen with Charles-Andreas Brym. This is the first substitution made today by Jeroen Rijsdijk.

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

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

Edwin Van de Graaf signals a free kick to Sparta.

Edwin Van de Graaf awards Vitesse a goal kick.

Sparta are coming forward and Tobias Lauritsen gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Pelle Clement puts the ball in the net and the away team extend their lead. The score-line now reads 0-2. Great play from Koki Saito to set up the goal.

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

Vitesse have a dangerous throw-in.

Vitesse awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a Sparta goal kick.

Vitesse's Anis Hadj Moussa Hadj Moussa breaks free at Gelredome. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Edwin Van de Graaf signals a free kick to Vitesse in their own half.

Goal kick for Sparta at Gelredome.

Vitesse's Mica Pinto misses with an attempt on goal.

Vitesse have been awarded a corner by Edwin Van de Graaf.

Throw-in high up the field for Vitesse in Arnhem.

Vitesse's Paxten Aaronson is on target but unsuccessful.

Sparta to take a throw-in in Vitesse territory.

Sparta take a 0-1 lead thanks to Shunsuke Mito.

Throw-in for Sparta at Gelredome.

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

Throw-in for Sparta in their own half.

Edwin Van de Graaf signals a throw-in for Sparta, close to Vitesse's area.

Corner awarded to Sparta.

Throw-in Vitesse.

Sparta Rotterdam's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Vitesse Arnhem's.

In Eredivisie, Sparta Rotterdam has better performance than Vitesse Arnhem.

Marco van Ginkel is Vitesse Arnhem's top scorer with 4 goals. Tobias Lauritsen has scored 9 times for Sparta Rotterdam.

Vitesse Arnhem haven't won in their last 4 games.

Vitesse Arnhem scores 1.15 goals when playing at home and Sparta Rotterdam scores 1.5 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 Vitesse Arnhem and Sparta Rotterdam is 1.2.

Average number of goals in meetings between Vitesse Arnhem and Sparta Rotterdam is 2.2.

Vitesse Arnhem scores 0.2 goals in a match against Sparta Rotterdam and Sparta Rotterdam scores 2 goals against Vitesse Arnhem (on average).

Vitesse Arnhem 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 Vitesse Arnhem.

In the last 5 meetings Vitesse Arnhem won 0, Sparta Rotterdam won 5, 0 draws.

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

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

When Vitesse Arnhem is down 0-1 home, they win 0% of their matches.

When Sparta Rotterdam leads 0-1 away, they win in 83% of their matches.

When Vitesse Arnhem leads 1-0 at home, they win in 66% of their matches.

On their last meeting Sparta Rotterdam won by 1 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was Sparta Rotterdam.

Vitesse Arnhem wins 22% of halftimes, Sparta Rotterdam wins 40%.

Vitesse Arnhem wins 1st half in 22% of their matches, Sparta Rotterdam in 40% of their matches.

Sparta Rotterdam have conceded a goal in each of their last 9 matches.

Vitesse Arnhem have scored at least one goal for 7 consecutive matches.

Vitesse Arnhem have conceded a goal in each of their last 11 matches.

A year ago, Sparta Rotterdam were number 6 in the table with 46 points. Now they are number 10 with 31 points.

Dominik Oroz has more yellow cards (6) than any other player at Vitesse Arnhem. Jonathan de Guzman has collected 5 for Sparta Rotterdam.

Vitesse Arnhem's home record this season: 1-5-7.

Sparta Rotterdam haven't scored in 4 of their 13 away matches in Eredivisie this season.

Vitesse Arnhem haven't scored in 5 of their 13 home matches in Eredivisie this season.

Vitesse Arnhem have received 4 red cards this season. This is the highest number in Eredivisie.

Vitesse Arnhem haven't won any of their last 5 games against Sparta Rotterdam.

Sparta Rotterdam have lost 3 away matches in a row.

Sparta Rotterdam haven't won in their last 4 games.

Vitesse Arnhem have played 5 home matches in a row without winning.

Did you know that Sparta Rotterdam scores 27% of their goals between the minutes 46-60?

Did you know that Vitesse Arnhem scores 5% of their goals between the minutes 31-45? This is the lowest percentage in the league.

Did you know that Vitesse Arnhem scores 38% of their goals between the minutes 76-90? This is the highest percentage in the league.

In Eredivisie, Sparta Rotterdam have lost their last 3 away matches.

Last season Sparta Rotterdam won both games against Vitesse Arnhem (3-1 at home and 4-0 away).

During the last 46 meetings, Vitesse Arnhem have won 25 times, there have been 11 draws while Sparta Rotterdam have won 10 times. The goal difference is 80-47 in favour of Vitesse Arnhem.

During the last 22 meetings with Vitesse Arnhem playing at home, Vitesse Arnhem have won 16 times, there have been 4 draws while Sparta Rotterdam have won 2 times. The goal difference is 53-15 in favour of Vitesse Arnhem.

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

The most common result of matches between Vitesse Arnhem and Sparta Rotterdam when Vitesse Arnhem is playing at home is 2-0. 6 matches have ended with this result.