Telstar vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction, Preview and Stats
2025/2026 Eredivisie, Netherlands
Eredivisie
Sparta Rotterdam SPRSTANDINGS
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CONTEXT
Telstar delivered a commanding 4-1 home win against Sparta Rotterdam, breaking a 1-1 halftime stalemate with three unanswered second-half goals. Despite trailing slightly in possession at 46% to Sparta's 54%, Telstar showcased clinical finishing and structural superiority, registering a significant 55.1% deviation in their favor. Identified as the stronger team pre-match, Telstar capitalized on limited chances while Sparta squandered their territorial edge. The game flowed uninterrupted by red cards, providing a clear showcase of quality. Efficiency remained in line with expectations, and the result aligned with pre-match market assessments favoring the hosts. Absent xG data limits deeper statistical insight, but the performance underscores Telstar's second-half adjustments and resilience.
TL;DR
- Structural deviation: Telstar achieved a significant 55.1% structural deviation in their favor.
- Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift stayed in line with pre-match assessments.
- xG alignment: xG alignment unavailable due to missing data.
- Market alignment: Outcome fully aligned with pre-match market expectations.
- xG expectations: xG expectations unevaluable without data.
- Event impact: No notable second-half adjustments or events impacted play.
- Red card distortion: No red card distortion occurred with zero red cards issued.
Quality vs Volume
Open Play vs Set Play
Expected Points
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
Match referee
E. Blank
Other match officials
W. Wiersma
4th Official
Y. Weterings
1st Assistant
K. Weever
2nd Assistant


Win Probabilities
Live Win Probability (90 Min)
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Sparta RotterdamMovement
Changes since opening
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Sparta RotterdamTeam Power Ranking
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19.02
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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.
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Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted
How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage
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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.
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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.
- SPR had peak pressure around 68'.
- SPR started the game with stronger pressure.
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.


Match Record 
Goals 
Data last updated: 2026-04-23T00:03:21+00:00
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General Information
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Kickoff: Sun, 3 May - 2:45 PM
Venue: Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel
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Events
CONCLUSION
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