Our Sparta Rotterdam vs FC Groningen Prediction: 1-2
Sparta Rotterdam vs FC Groningen in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 31, 2026. A 1-2 result in favor of the away side is our top pick, yet with both teams creating chances, BTTS is a smart alternative bet.
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 – Feyenoord vs Sparta Rotterdam
Sparta Rotterdam will hope to extend their good run following a 4-3 Netherlands Eredivisie win against Feyenoord on January 18. In that match, Sparta Rotterdam recorded 44% possession, attempting 10 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Feyenoord | 56% | 18 (12) | 1.85 | 81 |
 Sparta Rotterdam | 44% | 10 (5) | 1.45 | 22 |
FC Groningen's Last Match – Heerenveen vs FC Groningen
FC Groningen will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-0 Netherlands Eredivisie triumph against Heerenveen on January 18. In that match, FC Groningen saw 44% of the ball and created 10 goal attempts, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Heerenveen | 56% | 10 (4) | 0.97 | 45 |
 FC Groningen | 44% | 10 (6) | 1.86 | 41 |
Sparta Rotterdam vs FC Groningen Stats
Key Stats
| Sparta Rotterdam | FC Groningen | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.62 | Attacking Strength | 0.92 |
| 1.28 | Defence Strength | 0.85 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sparta Rotterdam are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while FC Groningen average 1.3 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Sparta Rotterdam 16-14
FC Groningen 13-17
What are the odds for this match?
Sparta Rotterdam to win: @2.7
Draw: @3.4
FC Groningen to win: @2.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.825