Sparta Rotterdam vs Groningen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Jan 2026

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Sparta Rotterdam vs Groningen

Sparta Rotterdam welcome Groningen to Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Saturday 31 January.

We will split our stake on the Asian Handicap between 0 and +0.5 when wagering Groningen +0.25 at -152 against Sparta. We need a victory for a full payout although the draw means a return is on the cards.

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Sparta Rotterdam won last time out by a 1-0 scoreline. On the road against FC Utrecht at Stadion Galgenwaard, they made it four wins on the spin. Maurice Steijn's team had 42% possession and totalled three shots on target, with Shunsuke Mito netting the winner early in the first half.

FC Groningen lost when last in action. In a home game at Euroborg Stadion, they were beaten 2-1 by Fortuna Sittard. They had five shots on goal and enjoyed 60% possession, with Dies Janse on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sparta have enjoyed three consecutive victories against Groningen. Their last clash saw Sparta land a 5-2 KNVB Cup home win. The 10 previous H2H meetings have involved seven Sparta wins, one draw and two Groningen victories.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Sp. Rotterdam	20	10	2	8	25	34	-9	25:34	32
7	Groningen	20	9	4	7	28	24	4	28:24	31

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Sparta have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.1 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 13.2 attempts. Sparta have averaged 50.3% possession, 417.7 passes and 4.8 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.2 goals from 6.8 shots on goal, 15.6 attempts and 7.8 corners.

The three top scorers are Shunsuke Mito, Joshua Kitolano and Tobias Lauritsen, with these players all scoring 3 goals. Mitchell van Bergen, Tobias Lauritsen and Pelle Clement have recorded the most assists with 2 apiece. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Joel Drommel has kept 4 clean sheets.

Groningen have won 3, lost 3 and drawn 4, with an average of 1.2 goals from 6.4 shots on goal and 17.5 attempts. There’s been an average of 54.9% possession, 464.0 passes, 8.4 corners awarded and 3.2 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.0 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts.

Stije Resink got 4 goals, Thom van Bergen notched 3, while Dies Janse and two other players scored 1. Thom van Bergen has had 2 assists, with Etienne Vaessen and Hidde Jurjus notching 3 clean sheets between them in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Sparta Rotterdam predicted lineup (4-3-3): Joel Drommel (GK), Lushendry Martes, Marvin Young, Bruno Martins Indi, Teo Quintero, Joshua Kitolano, Julian Baas, Ayoni Santos, Mitchell Van Bergen, Tobias Lauritsen, Shunsuke Mito.

FC Groningen predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Etienne Vaessen (GK), Marco Rente, Thijmen Blokzijl, Dies Janse, Marvin Peersman, Tygo Land, Brynjolfur Willumsson, David van der Werff, Younes Taha, Jorg Schreuders, Thom van Bergen.

Sparta Rotterdam vs Groningen Prediction & Betting Tips

Your complete Sparta Rotterdam vs Groningen betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, scoreline call, corners betting pick, standout prop selections and a customized bet builder.

Match Prediction

If you echo our view that Groningen can swerve defeat in this Eredivisie encounter, then you can take them with a +0.25 goal start at -152. There are strong reasons to back the visitors.

The football tipsters at Sportsgambler.com regularly look at the injury situatuation along with the Eredivisie form guide. We have a wide range of stats at our disposal which means we can illustrate the key data to readers.

Key Sparta Rotterdam vs FC Groningen league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Groningen in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Groningen in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Groningen in 3 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Sparta in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Sparta in 3 of their last 5 games at home.

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 60.2% prospect of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Groningen Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -152 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Sparta 1 - 0 Groningen

Sparta are available at +750 to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Joshua Kitolano to Score +480

Joshua Kitolano (Sparta) has scored two goals in his past five Eredivisie games. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +480 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.

Latest Joshua Kitolano Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+480

First

+1300

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Corners Prediction

Over 10.5 Corners +104

The 10.5 Total Corners line has been covered in six consecutive Sparta Rotterdam home matches, with the last five Groningen games averaging 12.60 corners. We’re going to take the Overs for Total Corners, with this line making appeal and you can get odds of +104.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sparta

Total

12.60 4.80 7.80

Home

12.20 4.70 7.50

Away

11.10 3.60 7.50

Groningen

Total

11.60 8.40 3.20

Home

11.50 8.30 3.20

Away

9.90 4.90 5.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

+104

Under 10.5

-147

Sparta Corners

Over 4.5

-123

Under 4.5

-115

Groningen Corners

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-156

Most Corners

1

+120

X

+650

2

-118

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Sparta Rotterdam vs Groningen 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 1x2 odds are available for this Eredivisie encounter and you can secure +155 that Sparta Rotterdam are victorious, while FC Groningen are the same price to get the job done. Those wanting to wager the draw with the bookmakers can secure +255.

The same odds of -119 are available for both Sparta and Groningen when it comes to the Draw No Bet market. You can opt to back either side and get money back if the game ends level.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -175 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+155

X

+255

2

+155

Half-Time Result

1

+200

X

+133

2

+205

Double Chance

1X

-208

12

-357

X2

-204

Draw No Bet

1

-119

2

-119

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+120

2 Hcp +0.25

-152

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+110

Over 2.5

-143

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-175

No

+132

Tobias Lauritsen is priced at +450 when it comes to First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and also available at odds of +165 to find the net anytime.

Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta)

First

+165

Anytime

+450

Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)

First

+190

Anytime

+525

David van der Werff (Groningen)

First

+210

Anytime

+480

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

First

+220

Anytime

+600

Mitchell Van Bergen (Sparta)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Younes Taha (Groningen)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Shunsuke Mito (Sparta)

First

+300

Anytime

+850

Stije Resink (Groningen)

First

+370

Anytime

+950

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

First

+420

Anytime

+1100

Jonathan de Guzmán (Sparta)

First

+430

Anytime

+1200

Joshua Kitolano (Sparta)

First

+480

Anytime

+1300

Jens Toornstra (Sparta)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Pelle Clement (Sparta)

First

+575

Anytime

+1600

Julian Baas (Sparta)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Mike Kleijn (Sparta)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Patrick van Aanholt (Sparta)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Saïd Bakari (Sparta)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Sparta have four wins, four losses and two draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.80.

Groningen haven’t lost any of their past three away games. They have five wins, four losses and one draw in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

When the teams previously met at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel, Sparta defeated Groningen 5-2. The past 5 H2H meetings at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel have seen each team land two wins and there’s been one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Sparta Rotterdam Home Stats		4-2-4	2.90	1.10	1.80	5	5	4	6
Groningen Away Stats		5-1-4	2.80	1.30	1.50	4	6	5	5

• 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

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Sparta Rotterdam vs Groningen Lineups & Team News

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