FC Twente vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction, Preview and Stats
2025/2026 Eredivisie, Netherlands
Eredivisie
Sparta Rotterdam SPRSTANDINGS
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CONTEXT
FC Twente claimed a commanding 4-0 victory over Sparta Rotterdam, with all goals arriving after a goalless first half that ended 0-0. Holding 57% possession to the visitors' 43%, the home side dictated play but waited until the second half to break through decisively. A clinical display saw them score four times while maintaining a clean sheet, exposing Sparta Rotterdam's defensive vulnerabilities. No red cards disrupted proceedings, allowing FC Twente's superiority as the stronger team to shine through unhindered. The match showcased structural control, minimal deviations, and efficiency in execution, aligning with pre-set expectations for a home dominance. This result strengthens FC Twente's position in the standings.
TL;DR
- Structural deviation: Structural deviation was minimal at 2.4% favoring FC Twente.
- Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with expectations.
- xG alignment: xG alignment undetermined due to unavailable data.
- Market alignment: Outcome fully aligned with market expectations.
- xG expectations: xG expectations unassessable from missing data.
- Event impact: No significant events altered match dynamics.
- Red card distortion: No red cards occurred, causing zero distortion.
Quality vs Volume
Open Play vs Set Play
Expected Points
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
Match referee
J. van der Laan
Other match officials
S. Nanninga
2nd Assistant
W. Wiersma
4th Official
M. Osseweijer
1st Assistant
League averages
Eredivisie Based on last 100 matches


Win Probabilities
Live Win Probability (90 Min)
FC Twente
Sparta RotterdamTeam Power Ranking
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76.85
64.95
FC Twente
Sparta RotterdamForm Analysis Opponent-Weighted
Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.


Heatmaps Ball coordinates
Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.
FC Twente
Sparta Rotterdam

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted
How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage
FC Twente ⚠ Proxy
Attacking Efficiency 
Defensive Efficiency 
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)




Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence
Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.
FC Twente ⚠ Proxy
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FC Twente Sparta Rotterdam
Counter / Transition Attack & Defence
What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.
FC Twente
FC Twente Sparta Rotterdam


FC Twente Sparta Rotterdam


PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- TWE had peak pressure around 77'.
- TWE started the game with stronger pressure.
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 29 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.


Match Record 
Goals 
Data last updated: 2026-05-11T00:04:35+00:00
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General Information
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Kickoff: Sun, 17 May - 12:30 PM
Venue: Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel
Statistics
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Match Overview
Attacking
Possession
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Build-up
Discipline
Lineup
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Events
CONCLUSION
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