Matchday

VriendenLoterij Eredivisie 25/26 · 11 Jan 2026

Sparta Rotterdam 2–0 Heracles Almelo

Expected and what happened

Before the match, from team ratings for Dec 2025; the outlined result is what happened.

Expected xG
1.7 – 0.9
Actual xG
2.4 – 0.3
Goals
2 – 0

Footybot made Sparta Rotterdam favourites at 56%.

Sparta Rotterdam won and made the better chances: 2.4 xG to 0.3.

Best on the pitch by Footybot's score: Pelle Clement, 81.3 in 21′.

Sparta Rotterdam

PlayerMinGAxGScore
Pelle Clement Midfielder21100.2281.3
Vito van Crooij Midfielder2800–57.3
Joël Drommel Goalkeeper9000–57.2
Tobias Lauritsen Forward90110.7455.3
Julian Baas Midfielder62000.0852.4
Bruno Martins Indi Defender9000–47.1
Shunsuke Mito Midfielder89010.3044.0
Ayoni Santos Midfielder69000.3042.9
Teo Quintero Defender90000.0542.0
Marvin Young Defender9000–40.5
Sayfallah Ltaief Forward100–38.1
Mitchell Van Bergen Midfielder90000.5537.7
Joshua Kitolano Midfielder89000.1135.3
Lushendry Edward Martes Defender90000.0531.9
Jens Toornstra Midfielder100–0.0

Heracles Almelo

PlayerMinGAxGScore
Bryan Limbombe Midfielder1000–60.8
Timo Jansink Goalkeeper9000–59.4
Tristan van Gilst Midfielder1000–56.3
Mimeirhel Benita Defender26000.1153.4
Ivan Mesík Defender9000–49.4
Alec Van Hoorenbeeck Defender9000–49.0
Thomas Bruns Midfielder1400–48.5
Mike te Wierik Defender6400–47.0
Damon Mirani Defender8500–45.8
Jan Žambůrek Midfielder7600–44.0
Lequincio Zeefuik Forward90000.1443.5
Walid Ould-Chikh Midfielder90000.0242.3
Luka Kulenović Forward85000.0339.2
Mario Engels Midfielder2600–39.0
Ajdin Hrustić Midfielder9000–37.7
Erik Ahlstrand Midfielder64000.0432.6