Sparta Rotterdam vs Groningen: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Sparta Rotterdam prepare to host Groningen on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00 under referee van der Eijk, this NETHERLANDS: Eredivisie fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Sparta Rotterdam, currently 5th in the standings with 37 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 22 points. They've earned 18 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Groningen, sitting 9th with 31 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 16 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Sparta Rotterdam and Groningen have favored Sparta Rotterdam, with Sparta Rotterdam claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-0). In head-to-head clashes of late, Sparta Rotterdam have consistently come out on top.

In their previous league match against NEC, Sparta Rotterdam recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Drommel, Quintero, Martins Indi, Young, Martes, Clement, Kitolano, Mito, Santos, van Bergen, Lauritsen. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Groningen's last outing came against Utrecht, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Vaessen, Peersman, Janse, Blokzijl, Rente, Schreuders, Resink, Land, van der Werff, Van Bergen, Taha. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Sparta Rotterdam are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, Groningen are likely to mirror that shape. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Sparta Rotterdam's fixtures have averaged 3.1 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Groningen's games average 2.2 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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