Telstar 4-1 Sparta Rotterdam – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Telstar at 42% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as Telstar face Sparta Rotterdam.
✍️ Match Preview
Fixture Analysis
Telstar welcome Sparta Rotterdam to BUKO Stadion in Eredivisie (matchday 31). Kick-off is Wednesday 22 April 2026 at 20:00 UK time.
Form Guide
Telstar — last 10 games: 3W 2D 5L, averaging 1.10 points per game. Last five: W L W L L. Offensively they are averaging 1.50 goals per game, with 1.90 conceded. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings (10%). Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
Telstar's form when playing at home: 2W 4D 4L across their last 10 home games (1.00 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.50 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Looking at their last 10 matches, Sparta Rotterdam stand at 2W 4D 4L — 1.00 PPG. Last five: D L W D L. Their scoring rate of 1.00 per game is modest, conceding 1.50 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings (30%).
Sparta Rotterdam's away record over their last 10 away games: 3W 2D 5L (1.10 PPG). Away from home they average 1.10 goals scored and 1.80 conceded per game.
The form comparison is too close to call — 1.10 PPG (Telstar) versus 1.00 (Sparta Rotterdam). When the figures are this level, no pick can be reliably derived from recent results alone.
H2H
There is little to separate the sides in our head-to-head data. From 1 H2H match, Telstar have won 0, Sparta Rotterdam 1, with 0 draws — a balanced record that offers no clear steer on its own. With only 1 H2H match to go on, treat this as a light input.
Scoring has been limited in the 1 H2H match in our data, averaging 1.0 goals per game, which makes Under 2.5 the head-to-head-backed angle in the goals market. The most recent of those, on 25 Oct 2025, ended Telstar 0–1 Sparta Rotterdam — a Sparta Rotterdam win.
With a balanced win record and just 1.0 goals per game, the H2H data points toward a tight, low-scoring contest — Under 2.5 is the stronger head-to-head angle regardless of which side wins.
Trading Patterns
Telstar in-play and half-time data (last 64 games, 32 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 88% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 86% of the time; of the 25 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 32%; BTTS occurs in 59% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 72% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 41%.
Sparta Rotterdam in-play and half-time data (last 64 games, 32 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 62% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 90% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 65% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Telstar 55% versus Sparta Rotterdam 50%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Telstar 62% | Sparta Rotterdam 44%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Telstar 1.60 xG and Sparta Rotterdam 1.28 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Telstar attack 0.929 / defence 1.126 | Sparta Rotterdam attack 0.880 / defence 1.021. League average goals — home 1.689 / away 1.295. Data: built from Telstar's last 30 games and Sparta Rotterdam's last 64.
Result probabilities: Telstar 42% | Draw 30% | Sparta Rotterdam 28%. Fair-value odds: Telstar 2.39 | Draw 3.29 | Sparta Rotterdam 3.60. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome reaches 45%. The draw at 30% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 55% | BTTS Yes probability 61% | Total xG 2.89. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 55% — the 2.89 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 61% — both xG figures (1.60 / 1.28) are high enough that each side is projected to find the net.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Telstar as the most likely outcome at 42% — marginal model lean. With a 30% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Telstar offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 28% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 2.89 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 55% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by recent form (Telstar's last 10 home games and Sparta Rotterdam's last 10 away games) averaging 3.0 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 61%. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Telstar 70% (last 10 home games) | Sparta Rotterdam 50% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Telstar vs Sparta Rotterdam | Competition: Eredivisie, matchday 31 | Venue: BUKO Stadion • Kick-off: Wednesday 22 April 2026 at 20:00 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Telstar 42% | Draw 30% | Sparta Rotterdam 28% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 55% (Under 45%) | BTTS Yes 61% (No 39%) | xG Telstar 1.60 / Sparta Rotterdam 1.28 • Poisson strength factors: Telstar attack 0.929 / def 1.126 | Sparta Rotterdam attack 0.880 / def 1.021 | league avg home 1.689 / away 1.295 • Poisson stance: Telstar (42%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.60
Telstar xG
Expected Goals
1.28
Sparta Rotterdam xG
61%
BTTS
81%
Over 1.5
55%
Over 2.5
33%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Telstar vs Sparta Rotterdam FAQs
What time does Telstar vs Sparta Rotterdam kick off?
Telstar vs Sparta Rotterdam kicked off at 20:00 UK time on Wednesday 22 April 2026 at BUKO Stadion.
What was the final score in Telstar vs Sparta Rotterdam?
Telstar 4 - 1 Sparta Rotterdam.
Where is Telstar vs Sparta Rotterdam being played?
The match is being played at BUKO Stadion.
What competition is Telstar vs Sparta Rotterdam part of?
Telstar vs Sparta Rotterdam is a Eredivisie fixture (matchday 31) (Netherlands).
Who is favourite to win Telstar vs Sparta Rotterdam?
Our statistical model gives Telstar a 42% chance of winning, Sparta Rotterdam a 28% chance, and a 30% chance of a draw — making Telstar the favourite.
Will both teams score in Telstar vs Sparta Rotterdam?
Our model estimates a 61% probability that both Telstar and Sparta Rotterdam will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Telstar vs Sparta Rotterdam have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 55%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
The model rates Telstar's attack at 0.93x the league average against Sparta Rotterdam's defence at 1.02x — combine the two and it projects 1.60 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Sparta Rotterdam's attack versus Telstar's defence, projects 1.28 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from Telstar's last 30 games and Sparta Rotterdam's last 64 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 13.0% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 2-1 (9.2%), 1-0 (7.4%). Together the top three scorelines make up 30% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Telstar Win
42%
2.39
30%
3.29
28%
3.60
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.5%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
9.2%
Home win
1 – 0
8.9%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.60
Telstar xG
Total xG
2.89
1.28
Sparta Rotterdam xG
2.39
42%
Home win
3.29
30%
Draw
3.60
28%
Away win
Goals Markets
78%
Over 1.5
1.28
22%
Under 1.5
4.55
55%
Over 2.5
1.82
45%
Under 2.5
2.22
33%
Over 3.5
3.03
67%
Under 3.5
1.49
17%
Over 4.5
5.88
83%
Under 4.5
1.20
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
61%
BTTS Yes
1.65
39%
BTTS No
2.54
Clean Sheet
28%
3.61
20%
4.96
Win to Nil
12%
8.63
6%
17.85
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.6 | 7.2 | 4.6 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 8.9 | 11.5 | 7.4 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 7.2 | 9.2 | 5.9 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 3.8 | 4.9 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | – |
| 5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Telstar vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Telstar vs Sparta Rotterdam?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.0%.
How many goals are Telstar and Sparta Rotterdam expected to score?
The model projects 1.60 expected goals for Telstar and 1.28 for Sparta Rotterdam, a combined total of 2.89.
How confident is the prediction model for Telstar vs Sparta Rotterdam?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 42%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Telstar's recent record stands at 24W 16D 24L from 64 games, a 1.38 PPG return, with W-L-W-L-L in the last five.
Sparta Rotterdam, meanwhile, have gone 21W 18D 25L across 64 games — 1.27 PPG, with D-L-W-D-L in their last five.
Form-wise this is close to level: Telstar on 1.38 PPG, Sparta Rotterdam on 1.27. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
At home specifically, Telstar have managed 15W 9D 8L from their last 32 home games — 1.69 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Sparta Rotterdam's away record stands at 11W 8D 13L across their last 32 away games, a 1.28 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Telstar come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
Telstar are averaging 1.61 goals scored and 1.42 conceded per game recently; Sparta Rotterdam are on 1.16 scored and 1.44 conceded.
Last 64 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Telstar
Current Season
Sparta Rotterdam
Current Season
Telstar (Home) vs Sparta Rotterdam (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Telstar
Current Season
Sparta Rotterdam
Current Season
❓ Telstar vs Sparta Rotterdam Form FAQs
What form are Telstar and Sparta Rotterdam in coming into this match?
Telstar have gone 24W 16D 24L in their last 64 games (1.38 PPG), while Sparta Rotterdam have gone 21W 18D 25L in their last 64 (1.27 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Telstar at home or Sparta Rotterdam away?
Telstar's home record (1.69 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Telstar at home: 1.69 PPG; Sparta Rotterdam away: 1.28 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
This section is based on the 3 H2H matches we hold for this pairing, spanning roughly 1 year from October 2025. All of them came in Eredivisie. The most recent was as recently as 14 August 2026, so it is a fresh reference point.
Streaks & Records
The biggest gap in our H2H data came on 22 Apr 2026, when Telstar won Telstar 4-1 Sparta Rotterdam.
Telstar's record when hosting Sparta Rotterdam specifically: 1W 0D 1L from 2 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 3 Meetings
1
Telstar
0
Draws
2
Sparta Rotterdam
Recent Meetings
❓ Telstar vs Sparta Rotterdam H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Telstar and Sparta Rotterdam?
Across the 3 head-to-head matches in our data, Telstar have won 1, Sparta Rotterdam have won 2, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Telstar and Sparta Rotterdam last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 14 August 2026: Telstar 1-3 Sparta Rotterdam.
Who has won more matches between Telstar and Sparta Rotterdam?
Sparta Rotterdam have the better head-to-head record, with 2 wins from the 3 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Telstar are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 88% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 50% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 31% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 25% of those situations.
Sparta Rotterdam are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 62% of their matches.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Telstar 59%, Sparta Rotterdam 50% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 72% for Telstar and 50% for Sparta Rotterdam. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 53% and 19% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Telstar keep a clean sheet in 31% of their matches; Sparta Rotterdam in 28%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Telstar home games / Sparta Rotterdam away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Telstar vs Sparta Rotterdam Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Telstar and Sparta Rotterdam matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 59% of Telstar's recent matches and 50% of Sparta Rotterdam's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Telstar and Sparta Rotterdam matches usually high-scoring?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 72% of Telstar's matches and 50% of Sparta Rotterdam's.
Do Telstar and Sparta Rotterdam matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 88% of Telstar's recent matches and 62% of Sparta Rotterdam's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Dominant Telstar run riot with a 4-1 hammering of Sparta Rotterdam.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Telstar beat Sparta Rotterdam 4-1 at BUKO Stadion, Regular Season - 31, in the Eredivisie. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Telstar 1.60 xG and Sparta Rotterdam 1.28 xG, a combined 2.89. The scoreboard read 4-1 for 5 actual goals. Telstar beat their projection by 2.4 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Telstar attack 0.93 / defence 1.13 against Sparta Rotterdam attack 0.88 / defence 1.02, drawn from 30/64 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Telstar 42% | Draw 30% | Sparta Rotterdam 28%, with Telstar to win its most likely call at 42%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 55%. The game delivered 5, so it went over — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 81% and landed. Over 3.5 was 33% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 61% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 53% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Telstar 62%, Sparta Rotterdam 44%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 52%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Telstar's trading profile (64 games, 32 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 55% of their matches — today it did.
Sparta Rotterdam's trading profile (64 games, 32 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 50% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Telstar 1.38 PPG, Sparta Rotterdam 1.27 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Telstar win broke the near-deadlock. Telstar (home/away splits) scored 4 against a 2.12 average — above their attacking norm. Sparta Rotterdam (home/away splits) shipped 4 against a 1.44 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). A strong night for the model: the result sat comfortably inside what the pre-match data projected.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.
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