Prediction for match Sparta Rotterdam — Groningen

Match Analysis: Sparta Rotterdam vs Groningen

On October 30, 2025, Sparta Rotterdam will face Groningen in the KNVB Cup. The odds indicate a closely contested match: a win for Sparta Rotterdam is priced at 2.20, Groningen's victory at 2.62, and a draw at 3.60. Sparta Rotterdam is slightly favored with a 40.80% chance of winning, while Groningen has a 34.26% chance, and a draw holds a 24.94% likelihood. These figures suggest no clear favorite, promising a competitive match.

Teams' Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Sparta Rotterdam averaged 43.2% ball possession, with 2 yellow cards, 8.6 fouls, and 1 offside per game. Groningen had higher possession at 49.2%, with 1.6 yellow cards, 11.8 fouls, and 2.6 offsides. Sparta's recent matches: 25.10.2025 - Sparta Rotterdam vs Telstar - 1-0, 19.10.2025 - Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam - 0-2, 04.10.2025 - Sparta Rotterdam vs Ajax - 3-3. Groningen's recent games: 25.10.2025 - Fortuna Sittard vs Groningen - 1-2, 19.10.2025 - Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam - 0-2, 03.10.2025 - NAC Breda vs Groningen - 1-2. Their last encounter on 19.10.2025 ended with Groningen 0-2 Sparta Rotterdam, with Under 2.5 goals.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last five matches, Sparta Rotterdam had Over 2.5 goals three times, and Under 2.5 twice, while Groningen had the opposite: Over twice, Under three times. Average goals per match: Sparta Rotterdam 3.6, Groningen 2.2. Average goals scored: Sparta Rotterdam 1.4, Groningen 1.2. By halves: Sparta had Over 1.5 goals in the first half 2 out of 5 times, Groningen never; in the second half, Sparta had 3 Overs, Groningen 2. Goal intervals: Sparta Rotterdam most frequently scored between 16-30, 31-45, 46-60, and 61-75 minutes - each 25%. Groningen often scores late (76-90 minutes, 50%). Conceding: Sparta Rotterdam mostly concedes late (76-90 minutes - 30%), Groningen in the 0-15 and 46-60 intervals (29% each). Given both teams regularly score and concede, Both Teams to Score: Yes at 1.53 seems logical.

Corner Totals Analysis

For corners, Sparta Rotterdam averaged 4.2, and Groningen 6 over the last five matches. Both teams had Over 9.5 corners 3 out of 5 times. The line for the match offers Over 9.5 corners at 1.80 - Under 9.5 at 1.91. With no clear favorite on corners, based on averages and frequency, betting on Over 9.5 corners seems justified.