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Compare Heerenveen vs Sparta

Heerenveen vs Sparta Head-to-Head Stats and Form Comparison

Compare Heerenveen vs Sparta: head-to-head stats, recent form, goals, defensive record and strength indicators from last matches.

Heerenveen Heerenveen Home Team
Sparta Sparta Away Team
Heerenveen
50.9
D L D L W W L W D W

Last 10 Matches

Sparta
30.6
L L L D L L D W L D

Performance Radar

Heerenveen
Sparta

Categories Won

11

Heerenveen

3

Draw

1

Sparta

Statistical Comparison

Win Percentage
40%

4W, 3D, 3L

10%

1W, 3D, 6L

Goals Scored / Match
1.9

19 / 10 matches

1.0

10 / 10 matches

Goals Conceded / Match
1.6

16 / 10 matches

2.3

23 / 10 matches

Goal Difference
+3

+3

-13

-13

Clean Sheet
30%

3 / 10 matches

20%

2 / 10 matches

Over 2.5 Goals
70%

7 / 10 matches

60%

6 / 10 matches

Both Teams to Score
50%

5 / 10 matches

50%

5 / 10 matches

Top Scorer
J. Trenskow (4 goals)
M. Zonneveld (3 goals)
Most Goals by Half
1st Half: 7 / 2nd Half: 12
1st Half: 4 / 2nd Half: 6
Home Win Rate
60%

3W / 5 matches

20%

1W / 5 matches

Away Win Rate
20%

1W / 5 matches

0%

0W / 5 matches

Schedule Strength (SoS)
51.5

League Difficulty: 76.5, Opponent Quality: 59.6

52.9

League Difficulty: 76.5, Opponent Quality: 63.7

Elite Opponent Record
0%

0W / 4 matches

0%

0W / 3 matches

Expected Goals (xG)
2.06

Actual: 1.9 | Diff: -0.16

1.13

Actual: 1.0 | Diff: -0.13

Adjusted Power Rating
50.9

Attack: 64.3, Defense: 47.4, Form: 40.6

30.6

Attack: 34.3, Defense: 24.0, Form: 10.3

Goal Timing Analysis

1

0-15'

1
2

16-30'

3

31-45'

2
5

46-60'

3
2

61-75'

2

76-90+'

2
Heerenveen
Sparta
Heerenveen

Power Rating Breakdown

50.9

Overall

Attack 64.3
Defense 47.4
Form 40.6
Consistency 50.5
Sparta

Power Rating Breakdown

30.6

Overall

Attack 34.3
Defense 24.0
Form 10.3
Consistency 74.8

Strength of Schedule

Measures the difficulty of opponents faced. Higher = tougher schedule.

League Difficulty

76.5 vs 76.5

Opponent Quality

59.6 vs 63.7

Elite Opponent Record

0% vs 0%
Heerenveen logo Heerenveen
D
OHL (39%)
L
Utrecht (71%)
D
Ajax (71%)
L
NAC (54%)
W
Volendam (62%)
W
Fortuna (46%)
L
AZ (71%)
W
Heracles (36%)
Sparta logo Sparta
L
ZW (66%)
L
Excelsior (64%)
L
Twente (68%)
D
Go Ahead (61%)
L
Telstar (73%)
L
PSV (70%)
D
NAC (54%)
W
Volendam (57%)

Opponent Quality: Quality blends league strength, recent points form, goal difference, and home/away context. It is not only club size or reputation.

Opponent Breakdown
Opponent Breakdown
Score
Opp. Quality
OHL H
4 - 4 D
39%
Utrecht A
2 - 3 L
71%
Ajax H
0 - 0 D
71%
NAC A
0 - 2 L
54%
Volendam A
2 - 0 W
62%
Fortuna H
2 - 1 W
46%
AZ A
0 - 3 L
71%
Heracles H
4 - 1 W
36%
NEC A
2 - 2 D
78%
Telstar H
3 - 0 W
68%
Opponent Breakdown
Opponent Breakdown
Score
Opp. Quality
ZW A
2 - 3 L
66%
Excelsior H
2 - 3 L
64%
Twente A
0 - 4 L
68%
Go Ahead H
2 - 2 D
61%
Telstar A
1 - 4 L
73%
PSV H
0 - 2 L
70%
NAC A
0 - 0 D
54%
Volendam H
2 - 0 W
57%
Ajax A
0 - 4 L
76%
Zwolle H
1 - 1 D
48%

AI Analysis

When we look at the raw statistics, both teams appear to be in form, but applying the Strength of Schedule adjustment reveals a significant quality gap. The favorite has been tested against tougher opposition and has consistently delivered.

Both teams have faced similar levels of opposition (SoS: 51.5 vs 52.9), making the raw statistics a reliable comparison tool in this matchup.

Heerenveen leads the attacking statistics, averaging 1.9 goals per game compared to Sparta's 1.0 — a meaningful but far from decisive advantage.

Heerenveen's backline outperforms Sparta's, with 1.6 goals conceded per match versus 2.3.

Heerenveen has struggled against elite opposition, winning only 0 of 4 matches. When the stakes are highest, their performance drops significantly.

Sparta has struggled against elite opposition, winning only 0 of 3 matches. When the stakes are highest, their performance drops significantly.

Crunching the numbers, this match averages out to 3.4 total goals. Going Over 2.5 carries the stronger statistical case, with the BTTS market looking possible given current form.

📈 Form Momentum: Heerenveen has been remarkably consistent, maintaining a steady 1.5 points per game over their last 10 matches. This stability makes them a predictable but reliable force.

❄️ Form Momentum: Sparta is struggling for form, winning just 1 of their last 10 matches. Teams in this state often lack the confidence to compete in tight moments.

📊 Key Trend: The form trajectories are diverging. Heerenveen is on the rise with 4W in last 10, while Sparta shows signs of decline with 1W in last 10.

⚠️ Risk Factor: Despite being the statistical favorite, Heerenveen faces a key vulnerability: their defense concedes 1.6 goals per match. If Sparta can exploit this, an upset becomes plausible.

💡 Why This Matters: The 20.3-point power rating gap between these teams translates to approximately a 85% win probability for Heerenveen. In practical terms, Heerenveen would win 8 out of 10 such matchups.

Based on the available data, Heerenveen holds the stronger position heading into this matchup. A power rating of 50.9 against 30.6 underlines their overall quality advantage and makes them the logical pick to come out on top.

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Comparison Summary

This head-to-head comparison analyzes the last 10 matches of each team, evaluating attack power, defensive strength, form consistency, and overall performance metrics. The power ratings are calculated using a weighted algorithm that considers goals scored, goals conceded, win rate, and recent form trends.

Heerenveen

4W 3D 3L · 19 goals scored · 16 conceded

Sparta

1W 3D 6L · 10 goals scored · 23 conceded

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