Sparta Rotterdam vs PSV Prediction, Preview and Stats
2025/2026 Eredivisie, Netherlands
Eredivisie
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CONTEXT
The match between Sparta Rotterdam and PSV is now finished, ending with a full-time score of 0-2 in favor of the visitors. PSV took a 1-0 lead into half-time and added a second goal after the break to seal a straightforward victory, with no reply from the home side. Pre-match expectations pointed strongly toward PSV prevailing as the stronger team, and the result showed only minimal deviation from that outlook. The away side delivered exactly as anticipated, with the outcome aligning fully with the pre-match projection. Possession was shared unevenly, as Sparta Rotterdam held 38 percent compared to PSV’s 62 percent, though no expected goals data was available to measure chance quality. The efficiency shift stayed in line with expectations across both halves, and no red cards or major disruptive events altered the flow. Overall, the contest followed a predictable path consistent with PSV’s superiority on the day.
TL;DR
- Structural deviation: PSV showed a minimal deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
- Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
- xG alignment: The final outcome was insufficient data for expected goal differential.
- Market alignment: End result was aligned with the pre-match projection.
- xG expectations: Inconclusive for xG expectations (Classify).
- Event impact: No major event distortion.
- Red card distortion: None.
Quality vs Volume
Open Play vs Set Play
Expected Points
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
Match referee
A. Bos
Other match officials
K. Bodde
1st Assistant
N. van Kampen
2nd Assistant
T. Hardeman
4th Official


Win Probabilities
Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Sparta Rotterdam
PSVTeam Power Ranking
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19.74
39.84
Sparta Rotterdam
PSVForm 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.
Sparta Rotterdam
PSV

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted
How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage
Sparta Rotterdam ⚠ 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.
Sparta Rotterdam ⚠ Proxy
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Counter / Transition Attack & Defence
What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.
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PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- PSV had peak pressure around 36'.
- SPR started the game with stronger pressure.
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 26 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.


Match Record 
Goals 
Data last updated: 2026-04-12T00:11:05+00:00
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General Information
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Events
CONCLUSION
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