Match Information

Date: 15/03/2025

Stadium: Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel

Competition: Eredivisie

Team Overview

Sparta Rotterdam

Sparta Rotterdam is currently struggling to find consistency in their performances this season. With a recent form of DDDWLWDLDLLLLLLDLDDWWLLWD, they have only managed to secure 5 victories out of 25 matches, with just 2 of those wins coming at home. Their overall scoring average stands at 1.0 goals per match, while they concede an average of 1.4 goals, indicating defensive vulnerabilities.

Statistics at a Glance:

• Total Matches Played: 25 (Home: 12)
• Wins: 5 (Home: 2)
• Goals Scored: 1.0 average (Home: 1.1)
• Goals Conceded: 1.4 average (Home: 1.4)
• Clean Sheets: 3 (Home: 3)
• Matches Without Scoring: 8 (Home: 3)
• Most Used Formation: 4-2-3-1 (22 times)

PEC Zwolle

PEC Zwolle, on the other hand, has had a tumultuous season, reflected in their recent form of LLLWDLWDLLDWLWDLDLWWDLDLL. Although they have a slightly better overall record with 6 wins from 25 matches, their away performances have not been up to par, with only 1 victory in 12 outings. Their goal-scoring average stands at 1.2, but they also face challenges defensively, conceding an average of 1.6 goals per game.

Statistics at a Glance:

• Total Matches Played: 25 (Away: 12)
• Wins: 6 (Away: 1)
• Goals Scored: 1.2 average (Away: 0.9)
• Goals Conceded: 1.6 average (Away: 1.8)
• Clean Sheets: 4 (Away: 1)
• Matches Without Scoring: 9 (Away: 6)
• Most Used Formation: 4-2-3-1 (21 times)

Head-to-Head Record

The historical encounters between Sparta Rotterdam and PEC Zwolle have been quite competitive. The last few meetings have produced intriguing results:

Prediction

As both teams prepare to face off in this crucial Eredivisie clash, the match at Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel promises to be an exciting encounter. Sparta Rotterdam, despite their struggles, will look to leverage their home advantage. They have shown moments of resilience, particularly in their last few matches, where they managed to pull off a couple of draws against stronger opponents.

On the contrary, PEC Zwolle, with their poor away record, will need to put in a strong performance to secure a positive result. The pressure is on them to break their streak of disappointing results, especially given their recent form. With both teams averaging just over one goal per match, a low-scoring affair appears likely.

Considering the historical context, Sparta has had a slight edge in recent meetings, and their familiarity with the home ground could play a pivotal role. However, PEC Zwolle has the talent to upset the balance if they can find their rhythm. The prediction for this match leans towards a double chance of either Sparta Rotterdam winning or the match ending in a draw. Given the current form and statistics, a scoreline of 1-1 seems plausible, but don’t be surprised if Sparta manages to edge it out with a 2-1 victory.