Our Sparta Rotterdam vs Heracles Prediction: 2-1
Sparta Rotterdam vs Heracles in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 15:45 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 11, 2026. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Sparta Rotterdam vs Heracles 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 – FC Volendam vs Sparta Rotterdam
Sparta Rotterdam will aim to maintain their momentum following a 1-0 Netherlands Eredivisie triumph against FC Volendam on December 21. In that match, Sparta Rotterdam recorded 61% possession, attempting 12 shots on goal, with 10 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC Volendam | 39% | 8 (5) | 1.05 | 37 |
 Sparta Rotterdam | 61% | 12 (10) | 2.75 | 71 |
Heracles's Last Match – Heracles vs Heerenveen
Heracles will be looking to bounce back after a 0-3 Netherlands Eredivisie defeat against Heerenveen on December 20. In that match, Heracles had 42% possession and 6 attempts at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Heracles | 42% | 6 (2) | 0.47 | 36 |
 Heerenveen | 58% | 10 (11) | 1.76 | 43 |
Sparta Rotterdam vs Heracles Stats
Key Stats
| Sparta Rotterdam | Heracles | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.57 | Attacking Strength | 0.65 |
| 1.52 | Defence Strength | 1.55 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 2.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sparta Rotterdam are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Heracles average 2.7 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.
Sparta Rotterdam 15-12
Heracles 27-19
What are the odds for this match?
Sparta Rotterdam to win: @1.8
Draw: @3.8
Heracles to win: @4.333
Lineups
Sparta Rotterdam (4-2-3-1) : Joel Drommel, Lushendry Martes, Marvin Young, Bruno Martins Indi, Teo Quintero Leon, Joshua Kitolano, Ayoni Santos, Shunsuke Mito, Vito Van Crooij, Mitchell Van Bergen, Tobias Lauritsen
Heracles (4-2-3-1) : Timo Jansink, Mike Te Wierik, Damon Mirani, Alec Van Hoorenbeeck, Ivan Mesik, Ajdin Hrustic, Jan Zamburek, Erik Ahlstrand, Lequincio Zeefuik, Walid Ould Chikh, Luka Kulenovic
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