Our Sparta Rotterdam vs FC Groningen Prediction: 1-1
Sparta Rotterdam vs FC Groningen in the Netherlands Cup is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday October 30, 2025. Our forecast favors a 1-1 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
This Sparta Rotterdam vs FC Groningen prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Sparta Rotterdam's Last Match – Sparta Rotterdam vs Telstar
Sparta Rotterdam will hope to extend their good run following a 1-0 Netherlands Eredivisie win against Telstar on October 25. In that match, Sparta Rotterdam controlled 47% of possession and managed 9 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sparta Rotterdam | 47% | 9 (6) | 1.83 | 42 |
 Telstar | 53% | 6 (3) | 0.66 | 58 |
FC Groningen's Last Match – Fortuna Sittard vs FC Groningen
FC Groningen will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-1 Netherlands Eredivisie victory over Fortuna Sittard on October 25. In that match, FC Groningen saw 43% of the ball and created 15 goal attempts, with 11 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Fortuna Sittard | 57% | 7 (4) | 1.1 | 52 |
 FC Groningen | 43% | 15 (11) | 1.43 | 32 |
Sparta Rotterdam vs FC Groningen Stats
Key Stats
| Sparta Rotterdam | FC Groningen | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.55 | Attacking Strength | 1.37 |
| 0.6 | Defence Strength | 0.66 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sparta Rotterdam are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 2.2 conceded per match, while FC Groningen average 1.6 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.