Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Nov 2026
Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam Predictions
There’s every chance that Groningen can beat Sparta and we’ll happily back the home team on the Full-Time Result market. Grab the odds of -139 with confidence that a victory can be landed.
Our Groningen vs Sparta betting coverage includes detailed reasoning for the main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Groningen square off against Sparta Rotterdam at Euroborg Stadion, with kick-off set for 11:45 on Sunday 1 November.
FC Groningen drew on the road in their last Eredivisie game. A 2-2 scoreline was played out against NEC Nijmegen at Stadion De Goffert. They had 41% possession and totalled three shots on target, with Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson scoring both of the goals.
On Thursday night, Groningen played host to Emmen and were beaten 2-0 in the KNVB Cup.
Sparta Rotterdam lost when last in Eredivisie action. In a home game at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel, they were beaten 2-1 by Ajax. Rogier Meijer's men were restricted to 41% possession and recorded five shots on goal, with Jens Toornstra finding the net.
Their most recent game involved Sparta losing on penalties (2-2 AET) at home to Fortuna Sittard in the KNVB Cup.
H2H: 8 Sparta Wins in Previous 10 Head-to-Head Encounters
It’s been four victories on the bounce for Sparta when playing Groningen. In their last clash, Sparta came out with a 2-0 home win at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel. The previous 10 H2H games have involved eight Sparta triumphs, one Groningen win and one draw.
| Eredivisie | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |  Groningen |
10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 21 | 3 | 24:21 | 15 |
| 14 |  Sp. Rotterdam |
10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 24 | -7 | 17:24 | 9 |
4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 2.4 goals from 14.3 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal. Groningen have had 48.9% possession, 425.2 passes and 4.6 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 2.1 goals from 15.7 attempts and 6.3 shots on goal, while earning 5.2 corners.
Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson is the top goalscorer with 8, Thom van Bergen has 6, with Marco Rente and two other players on 2. Thom van Bergen and David van der Werff are the leading assists makers with 3, while goalie Etienne Vaessen has kept one clean sheet.
Sparta have won 2, lost 5 and drawn 3, with an average of 13.9 attempts, 5.2 shots on goal and 1.7 goals. Sparta average 44.4% possession, 383.6 passes, 5.5 corners awarded and 6.6 corners against them, while 2.4 goals have been conceded from 5.5 shots on goal and 16.4 attempts.
Milan Zonneveld has top scored with 6, while Jens Toornstra, Lushendry Martes and Marvin Young are next on 2. Isaac Babadi and Bas Kuipers are the top assists providers with 3 in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
FC Groningen predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Etienne Vaessen (GK), Hans Hateboer, Thijmen Blokzijl, Marco Rente, Márk Csinger, Pelle Clement, Tika de Jonge, Jorg Schreuders, Thom van Bergen, David van der Werff, Brynjolfur Willumsson.
Sparta Rotterdam predicted lineup (5-4-1): Michael Brouwer (GK), Lushendry Martes, Marvin Young, Nick Verschuren, Bruno Martins Indi, Bas Kuipers, Robin van Cruijsen, Cedric Hatenboer, Jens Toornstra, Isaac Babadi, Milan Zonneveld.
Main Match Prediction
There’s a strong chance that we’ll see Groningen record a victory and they are priced at -139 to win this Eredivisie clash. We think that the latest odds offer bettors plenty of value.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
We’re always aware of the injuries and suspensions for each team before we decide which way to go with our football picks. The form and data also help the Eredivisie experts at Sportsgambler.com when it comes to a betting view on the action.
The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 58.1% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.
If you’re looking for bigger odds, check out Groningen on the Asian Handicap. You can potentially back them at -1 or even -1.5 if you’re expecting a comfortable win.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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0
Sparta
There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Groningen to win 2-0. We can’t pass up the odds of +750 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.
Player Prop Picks
Tika de Jonge (Groningen) has recorded over 1.5 shots in four straight Eredivisie games. Out of all the prop bets available, we’re going to take the -161 when it comes to this Player Shots wager.
Thom van Bergen (Groningen) has found the net in three straight Eredivisie home matches. It’s worth a gamble on the +135 for him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.
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Corners Prediction
We’ve seen an average of 4.00 corners for Groningen in their past 5 matches, while the previous two Sparta Rotterdam games have involved them conceding under 6.5 corners. There is value when it comes to going under the Groningen Team Corners line and this is available at -132.
Groningen
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Bet Builder Tips
Try out our same-game multi picks which include Groningen on the Full-Time Result, two or less goals in total as well as Tika de Jonge (Groningen) to finish with Over 1.5 shots.
A football bet builder is a fantastic way of cheering on different selections within the same game. It’s a great bet to have if you’re confident of certain outcomes, especially as the price for each selection is combined.
Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The bookies have FC Groningen as -139 favourites for this Eredivisie clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 58% likely to win. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +310 about Sparta Rotterdam.
A 2+ goal margin of victory for Groningen against Sparta means a full payout at -114 when backing them on the Asian Handicap -0.75. A one-goal win means half the stake wins and half is refunded.
The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -250.
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The First Goalscorer favourite is Nils Eggens at +400. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the last goal.
Stats: Last 10 Eredivisie matches only.
Groningen have racked up five wins, three defeats and two draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 1.60.
Sparta have gone without an away win in the last three games. Rogier Meijer's men have recorded seven losses, two draws and one win in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 2.70.
When the sides last met at Euroborg Stadion, Sparta beat Groningen 2-0. There have been four Sparta triumphs and two Groningen wins in the previous 6 H2H meetings at Euroborg Stadion.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groningen Home Stats |
5-2-3 | 3.70 | 2.10 | 1.60 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 3 | |
| Sparta Rotterdam Away Stats |
1-2-7 | 3.80 | 1.10 | 2.70 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 3 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Eredivisie: 31/01 2026 Sparta Rotterdam 2 Groningen 0
- KNVB Cup: 30/10 2025 Sparta Rotterdam 5 Groningen 2
- Eredivisie: 19/10 2025 Groningen 0 Sparta Rotterdam 2
- Eredivisie: 02/02 2025 Sparta Rotterdam 1 Groningen 0
- Eredivisie: 09/11 2024 Groningen 1 Sparta Rotterdam 0
- Eredivisie: 28/05 2023 Groningen 0 Sparta Rotterdam 5
- Eredivisie: 17/09 2022 Sparta Rotterdam 2 Groningen 1
- Eredivisie: 07/05 2022 Groningen 1 Sparta Rotterdam 2
- Eredivisie: 17/10 2021 Sparta Rotterdam 1 Groningen 1
- Eredivisie: 02/05 2021 Groningen 1 Sparta Rotterdam 2
FC Groningen League Stats
Sparta Rotterdam League Stats
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.40 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 4.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 2.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 2.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 5.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 4.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 6.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 7.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 12.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 48.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 44.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 44.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for FC Groningen this season are Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (8), Thom van Bergen (6), David van der Werff (2)
- Top Assistors for FC Groningen this season are David van der Werff (3), Thom van Bergen (3), Pelle Clement (2)
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Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam Lineups & Team News
FC Groningen Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Sparta Rotterdam Predicted Lineup 5-4-1
FC Groningen Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Sparta Rotterdam Predicted Lineup 5-4-1
Previous FC Groningen Lineups
Previous Sparta Rotterdam Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
FC Groningen Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Dick Lukkien
Sparta Rotterdam Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feyenoord | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 32:11 | 24 |
| 2 | Ajax | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 29:13 | 21 |
| 3 | PSV | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 28:13 | 20 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twente | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10:5 | 12 |
| 2 | PSV | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 14:5 | 11 |
| 3 | Go Ahead E. | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 14:8 | 11 |
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| 14 | Cambuur | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8:15 | 4 |
| 15 | Excelsior | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:10 | 3 |
| 16 | PEC Zwolle | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5:14 | 3 |
| 17 | Telstar | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8:15 | 2 |
| 18 | Willem II | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4:16 | 1 |
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