Prediction for match Sparta Rotterdam — Heracles, 11.01.2026

Match Analysis: Sparta Rotterdam vs Heracles

In the Eredivisie on January 11, Sparta Rotterdam will face Heracles. The 1X2 odds are as follows: a win for Sparta Rotterdam is at 1.88, a draw is at 3.80, and a victory for Heracles is at 4.03. The probabilities are distributed as follows: 50.99% for a Sparta Rotterdam win, 25.23% for a draw, and 23.79% for Heracles. The option for over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.63, both teams to score: yes is at 1.53, no is at 2.35. For additional markets: the total goals over 2.75 is at 1.68, under 3.5 is at 1.54. The double chance for a draw or Heracles win is at 1.94.

Team Results and Statistics

Sparta Rotterdam's recent five matches were: 1-0 against Volendam, 5-1 with Willem II, a 0-3 loss to Heerenveen, a 1-0 win over NAC Breda, and a 1-3 defeat to NEC Nijmegen. Heracles played as follows in the same period: 0-3 with Heerenveen, 3-4 with PSV, 1-1 with Telstar, 1-1 with Fortuna Sittard, and 4-2 with Go Ahead Eagles. On average over five matches, Sparta Rotterdam had 53% possession, 1.8 yellow cards, 10.4 fouls, and 1.4 offsides per game. Heracles had 42.4% possession, 2.8 yellow cards, 12.4 fouls, and 1.6 offsides. The last head-to-head was on September 27, 2025, ending in a 3-0 win for Heracles.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last five matches, Sparta Rotterdam saw over 2.5 goals three times, and under twice. Heracles had the same: over 2.5 goals three times, under twice. The average number of goals in Sparta Rotterdam's matches is 3, while Heracles' is 4. Goals scored: Sparta Rotterdam - 1.6, Heracles - 1.8. Conceded: Sparta Rotterdam - 1.4, Heracles - 2.2. By halves: Sparta Rotterdam had over 1.5 goals in the first half twice out of five, and three times in the second half. Heracles had the same: twice in the first half, four times in the second. Sparta Rotterdam's most productive period is 46-60 minutes (33% of goals), while Heracles scores more often in the 76-90 minute range (30%). Sparta Rotterdam concedes most often at the end (76-90 minutes, 30%), Heracles in the 31-45 and 46-60 intervals (30% each). Given both teams' average scoring, the frequency of over 2.5 totals, and active second halves, a bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.63 seems logical.

Analysis of Corner Totals

Average corners per game: Sparta Rotterdam - 5.2, Heracles - 4.6. Over five matches, Sparta Rotterdam had over 9.5 corners 4 times, Heracles 3 times. For the 9.5 total, both options are available: over 9.5 is at 1.51, under 9.5 at 2.29. In corner outcomes, Sparta Rotterdam is favored with odds of 1.59. Considering both teams' corner statistics and the frequency of the 9.5 total being surpassed, a bet on over 9.5 corners seems justified.