Eredivisie· Regular Season - 11· Euroborg
Groningen
Sparta Rotterdam1 Nov
Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction & Betting Tips
Sunday, 1 November 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Both teams to score
18+ · T&Cs apply
Predicted score
2-1
Fair odds
1.47
Expected goals
2.4 - 1.4
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More Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Groningen +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 91% | 1.09 | - |
| 1XGroningen or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 73% | 1.37 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Sparta Rotterdam +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 60% | 1.66 | - |
| X2Sparta Rotterdam or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 53% | 1.90 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 47% | 2.11 | - |
| 1Groningen to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Groningen -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 40% | 2.52 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 32% | 3.13 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 27% | 3.72 | - |
| 2Sparta Rotterdam to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Sparta Rotterdam -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 9% | 11.74 | - |
Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam preview & analysis
Match preview
Groningen host Sparta Rotterdam in the Eredivisie (Regular Season - 11) at Euroborg on Sunday, 1 November 2026, with kick-off at 15:45 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Groningen arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 13 and conceding 7. Most recently they beat Excelsior 5-1 away. They're 6th in the table with 14 points from 8 games. Sparta Rotterdam are struggling for results, with 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 7 and conceding 15. Most recently they drew with GO Ahead Eagles 3-3 away. They're 14th in the table with 6 points from 8 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Groningen have won 1, Sparta Rotterdam have won 5 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 3.0 goals, and both teams scored in 1 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Groningen narrow favourites: Groningen 44%, draw 38%, Sparta Rotterdam 18%. We expect around 3.8 goals (2.4 - 1.4 in expected goals), with 73% for over 2.5 and 68% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both attacks are firing and neither defence has been keeping clean sheets. We expect goals at both ends. Our pick is Both teams to score, which our model rates at a 68% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Groningen 2-1 Sparta Rotterdam.
Recent form
Groningen- 11 OctAExcelsior5-1
- 18 SeptHPEC Zwolle3-0
- 12 SeptAGO Ahead Eagles1-1
- 6 SeptHTwente2-2
- 28 AugHFortuna Sittard2-3
Sparta Rotterdam- 10 OctAGO Ahead Eagles3-3
- 19 SeptHHeerenveen0-4
- 13 SeptAPSV Eindhoven1-4
- 4 SeptHPEC Zwolle2-2
- 29 AugAExcelsior1-2
Head to head
Eredivisie table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Feyenoord | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | +20 | 20 |
| 2 |  PSV Eindhoven | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +16 | 19 |
| 3 |  AZ Alkmaar | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +10 | 19 |
| 4 |  Twente | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +8 | 17 |
| 5 |  Ajax | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +12 | 15 |
| 6 | Groningen | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +6 | 14 |
| 7 |  Fortuna Sittard | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 14 |
| 8 |  GO Ahead Eagles | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | +2 | 11 |
| 9 |  Excelsior | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 11 |
| 10 |  Heerenveen | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| 11 |  NEC Nijmegen | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 9 |
| 12 |  Cambuur | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -8 | 8 |
| 13 |  Utrecht | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -11 | 8 |
| 14 | Sparta Rotterdam | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -7 | 6 |
| 15 |  Telstar | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -7 | 6 |
| 16 |  PEC Zwolle | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -15 | 4 |
| 17 |  ADO Den Haag | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | -10 | 3 |
| 18 |  Willem II | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | -16 | 2 |
Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam: FAQ
What is the Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam prediction?
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Our tip is Both teams to score. Our predicted score is Groningen 2-1 Sparta Rotterdam.
Who is the favourite to win Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam?
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Groningen are favourites. Our model gives Groningen a 44% chance of winning, Sparta Rotterdam 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam?
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We rate both teams to score at 68%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam kick off?
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Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam kicks off at 15:45 UTC on Sunday, 1 November 2026 at Euroborg, Groningen.
