Prediction for match Sparta Rotterdam — Volendam

Match Analysis: Sparta Rotterdam vs Volendam

In the KNVB Cup on January 15, 2026, Sparta Rotterdam will face Volendam. The odds for Sparta Rotterdam's victory are 1.49, a draw is at 4.40, and a win for Volendam is at 5.91. The probabilities are 62.86% for a Sparta Rotterdam win, 21.29% for a draw, and 15.85% for a Volendam win. This balance of odds and percentages indicates a significant advantage for Sparta Rotterdam, which is also confirmed by the statistics from recent meetings between these opponents.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Sparta Rotterdam has an average possession of 53.6%, with 1.2 yellow cards, 9 fouls, and 1.8 offsides per game. Volendam averages 40.8% possession, 1.4 yellow cards, 9 fouls, and 1.6 offsides. In Sparta Rotterdam's last three matches: 2-0 against Heracles (11.01.2026), 1-0 against Volendam (21.12.2025), 5-1 against Willem II (18.12.2025). For Volendam: 0-1 against AZ Alkmaar (10.01.2026), 0-1 against Sparta Rotterdam (21.12.2025), 0-3 against Groningen (13.12.2025). In their last head-to-head on December 21, 2025, Volendam lost to Sparta Rotterdam 0-1.

How Many Goals to Expect?

On average, in their last 5 matches, both teams have 2.6 goals per game, but the difference in scored and conceded goals is significant: Sparta Rotterdam scores 1.8 and concedes 0.8, while Volendam scores only 0.4 and concedes 2.2. For over 2.5 goals, Sparta Rotterdam has 2 out of 5, and Volendam has 3 out of 5. In the first half, over 1.5 goals occurred once out of 5 for both teams, and in the second half, 2 out of 5. As for goal intervals: Sparta Rotterdam most frequently scores between 76-90 minutes (40%) and concedes in the same interval 33%. Volendam scores most often in three intervals - 0-15, 31-45, and 76-90 (22% each), but concedes most frequently at the end of the match - 76-90 minutes (50%). With such a profile, where Volendam scores very little and Sparta Rotterdam has a stable attack and solid defense, a logical bet would be on Volendam's individual total under 1 at 1.49. Volendam has scored only twice in their last five matches and didn't score in three of those.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Sparta Rotterdam averages 5.8 corners per game, while Volendam averages 3. In the last five matches, the total corners over 9.5 occurred 4 times for Sparta Rotterdam and 3 times for Volendam. If considering the total corners, the line closest to the average sum (8.8) is 9.5. It's also worth noting that Sparta Rotterdam shows consistency in corners, while Volendam has a moderate count. In this situation, it makes sense to consider a bet on total corners around 9.5, and also to note Sparta Rotterdam's advantage in this aspect. Overall, the corners statistics for both teams suggest an active game near the goals, especially from Sparta Rotterdam.