Heracles 1-1 Sparta Rotterdam – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Heracles at 41% — recent form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Heracles vs Sparta Rotterdam encounter.
✍️ Match Preview
Pre-Match Analysis
Heracles and Sparta Rotterdam meet at Asito Stadion in Eredivisie (matchday 18). This fixture gets under way on Saturday 11 January 2025 at 15:30 UK time.
Current Form
Heracles's record over their last 10 games: 2W 2D 6L (0.80 PPG). Last five: L D L D L. They are averaging 1.40 goals per game and conceding 2.50 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 2.50 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings (10%). Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
In front of their own supporters, Heracles have posted 2W 5D 3L from their last 10 home games — 1.10 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.30 goals scored and 1.80 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Sparta Rotterdam have collected 0.20 PPG across their last 10 games: 0W 2D 8L. Last five: L L L D L. Their scoring rate of 0.60 per game is modest, conceding 1.90 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone.
Sparta Rotterdam's form when playing away from home: 3W 2D 5L across their last 10 road games (1.10 PPG). Away from home they average 0.90 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context. Their away PPG of 1.10 exceeds their overall 0.20 — they actually perform better on the road than their aggregate form implies.
Form favours the hosts. Heracles's 0.80 PPG return is 0.60 points per game ahead of Sparta Rotterdam's 0.20 — a genuine gap in recent results that provides a statistically grounded case for backing the home side.
In terms of goals, both squads have been finding the net consistently (from Heracles's last 10 home games and Sparta Rotterdam's last 10 away games) — Heracles have seen both teams score in 60% of their games, Sparta Rotterdam in 60%. That combined rate is a strong statistical case for BTTS Yes as a standalone play.
Head-to-Head
Neither side has dominated the 5 H2H matches in our data: 1 wins for Heracles, 2 for Sparta Rotterdam and 2 draws — leaving the H2H largely neutral.
The 5 H2H matches in our data averaged 2.0 goals per game — a neutral rate that gives no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent of those, on 11 Aug 2024, ended Heracles 0–0 Sparta Rotterdam — a draw.
The head-to-head data offers no strong steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the model and current market pricing should carry more weight for this fixture.
Trading & In-Play
Heracles — key trading statistics (last 50 games, 25 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 80% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 73% of the time; of the 10 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 40%; of the 24 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 38%; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 68% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 50%; they fail to score in 40% of games.
Sparta Rotterdam — key trading statistics (last 50 games, 25 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 60% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 88% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 65% of those occasions; of the 11 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 27%; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 48% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Heracles 52% versus Sparta Rotterdam 60%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Heracles 68% | Sparta Rotterdam 50%). Note also that Sparta Rotterdam surrender HT leads in 27% of cases while Heracles recover from half-time deficits to draw or win 38% of the time — a dynamic that could influence in-play positioning.
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Heracles 1.42 xG and Sparta Rotterdam 1.26 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: Heracles attack 0.979 / defence 1.165 | Sparta Rotterdam attack 0.832 / defence 0.845. League average goals — home 1.713 / away 1.300. Data: built from Heracles's last 50 games and Sparta Rotterdam's last 51.
Result probabilities: Heracles 41% | Draw 26% | Sparta Rotterdam 33%. Fair-value odds: Heracles 2.46 | Draw 3.87 | Sparta Rotterdam 2.99. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome reaches 45%. The draw at 26% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 50% | BTTS Yes probability 54% | Total xG 2.68. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 50%/50% — the total xG of 2.68 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS Yes at 54% is only a slight lean — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Heracles are the pick at 41% — marginal model lean. Recent form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 26% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Heracles if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 33% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.68 combined xG gives a 50% probability to Over 2.5 — a Poisson-only call with no corroboration from form or H2H.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 54%. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Heracles 60% (last 10 home games) | Sparta Rotterdam 60% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Heracles vs Sparta Rotterdam | Competition: Eredivisie, matchday 18 | Venue: Asito Stadion • Kick-off: Saturday 11 January 2025 at 15:30 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: Heracles 41% | Draw 26% | Sparta Rotterdam 33% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 50% (Under 50%) | BTTS Yes 54% (No 46%) | xG Heracles 1.42 / Sparta Rotterdam 1.26 • Poisson strength factors: Heracles attack 0.979 / def 1.165 | Sparta Rotterdam attack 0.832 / def 0.845 | league avg home 1.713 / away 1.300 • Poisson stance: Heracles (41%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.42
Heracles xG
Expected Goals
1.26
Sparta Rotterdam xG
54%
BTTS
75%
Over 1.5
50%
Over 2.5
28%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Heracles vs Sparta Rotterdam FAQs
What time does Heracles vs Sparta Rotterdam kick off?
Heracles vs Sparta Rotterdam kicked off at 15:30 UK time on Saturday 11 January 2025 at Asito Stadion.
What was the final score in Heracles vs Sparta Rotterdam?
Heracles 1 - 1 Sparta Rotterdam.
Where is Heracles vs Sparta Rotterdam being played?
The match is being played at Asito Stadion.
What competition is Heracles vs Sparta Rotterdam part of?
Heracles vs Sparta Rotterdam is a Eredivisie fixture (matchday 18) (Netherlands).
Who is favourite to win Heracles vs Sparta Rotterdam?
Our statistical model gives Heracles a 41% chance of winning, Sparta Rotterdam a 33% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making Heracles the favourite.
Will both teams score in Heracles vs Sparta Rotterdam?
Our model estimates a 54% probability that both Heracles and Sparta Rotterdam will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Heracles vs Sparta Rotterdam have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 50% — effectively a coin flip.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Working from Heracles's attack rating (0.98) and Sparta Rotterdam's defence rating (0.84), the model arrives at 1.42 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Sparta Rotterdam's attack (0.83x) against Heracles's defence (1.17x) — and the away total comes out at 1.26.
These ratings are built from Heracles's last 50 games and Sparta Rotterdam's last 51 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 13.9%. Close behind: 2-1 (8.7%), 0-0 (8.5%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 31% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Heracles Win
41%
2.46
26%
3.87
33%
2.99
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.3%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
9.7%
Home win
0 – 1
8.7%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.42
Heracles xG
Total xG
2.68
1.26
Sparta Rotterdam xG
2.46
41%
Home win
3.87
26%
Draw
2.99
33%
Away win
Goals Markets
75%
Over 1.5
1.33
25%
Under 1.5
4.00
50%
Over 2.5
2.00
50%
Under 2.5
2.00
28%
Over 3.5
3.57
72%
Under 3.5
1.39
13%
Over 4.5
7.69
87%
Under 4.5
1.15
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
54%
BTTS Yes
1.84
46%
BTTS No
2.19
Clean Sheet
28%
3.53
24%
4.12
Win to Nil
12%
8.67
8%
12.32
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6.9 | 8.7 | 5.5 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 9.7 | 12.3 | 7.7 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 6.9 | 8.7 | 5.5 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 3.3 | 4.1 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Heracles vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Heracles vs Sparta Rotterdam?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.9%.
How many goals are Heracles and Sparta Rotterdam expected to score?
The model projects 1.42 expected goals for Heracles and 1.26 for Sparta Rotterdam, a combined total of 2.68.
How confident is the prediction model for Heracles vs Sparta Rotterdam?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 41%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Heracles's recent record stands at 12W 11D 27L from 50 games, a 0.94 PPG return, with L-D-L-D-L in the last five.
Sparta Rotterdam, meanwhile, have gone 15W 12D 23L across 50 games — 1.14 PPG, with L-L-L-D-L in their last five.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 0.94 PPG for Heracles against 1.14 for Sparta Rotterdam. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
At home specifically, Heracles have managed 8W 8D 9L from their last 25 home games — 1.28 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Sparta Rotterdam's away record stands at 9W 4D 12L across their last 25 away games, a 1.24 PPG haul.
Attack vs Defence
Heracles are averaging 1.18 goals scored and 2.14 conceded per game recently; Sparta Rotterdam are on 1.24 scored and 1.48 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Sparta Rotterdam in 60%.
Last 50 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Heracles
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Sparta Rotterdam
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Heracles (Home) vs Sparta Rotterdam (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Heracles
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Sparta Rotterdam
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❓ Heracles vs Sparta Rotterdam Form FAQs
What form are Heracles and Sparta Rotterdam in coming into this match?
Heracles have gone 12W 11D 27L in their last 50 games (0.94 PPG), while Sparta Rotterdam have gone 15W 12D 23L in their last 50 (1.14 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Heracles at home or Sparta Rotterdam away?
Heracles's home record (1.28 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Heracles at home: 1.28 PPG; Sparta Rotterdam away: 1.24 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
Our data holds 8 H2H matches between Heracles and Sparta Rotterdam, the earliest from August 2021. All of them came in Eredivisie. The most recent was on 11 January 2026, roughly 10 months ago.
Notable Numbers
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Heracles won Heracles 3-0 Sparta Rotterdam on 27 Sep 2025, the biggest margin in the H2H matches we hold.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Heracles have gone 1W 1D 2L from the 4 H2H matches in our data played on their own ground against Sparta Rotterdam — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 8 Meetings
2
Heracles
3
Draws
3
Sparta Rotterdam
Recent Meetings
❓ Heracles vs Sparta Rotterdam H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Heracles and Sparta Rotterdam?
Across the 8 head-to-head matches in our data, Heracles have won 2, Sparta Rotterdam have won 3, and 3 have been drawn.
When did Heracles and Sparta Rotterdam last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 11 January 2026: Sparta Rotterdam 2-0 Heracles.
Who has won more matches between Heracles and Sparta Rotterdam?
Sparta Rotterdam have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from the 8 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Heracles are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 80% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 58% of those situations.
Sparta Rotterdam are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 60% of their matches.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Heracles 60%, Sparta Rotterdam 60% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 68% (Heracles) and 48% (Sparta Rotterdam). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 56% and 24% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Heracles have failed to score in 28% of games; Sparta Rotterdam in 28%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Heracles home games / Sparta Rotterdam away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Heracles vs Sparta Rotterdam Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Heracles and Sparta Rotterdam matches?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 60% of Heracles's games and 60% of Sparta Rotterdam's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Are Heracles and Sparta Rotterdam matches usually high-scoring?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 68% of Heracles's matches and 48% of Sparta Rotterdam's.
Do Heracles and Sparta Rotterdam matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 80% of Heracles's recent matches and 60% of Sparta Rotterdam's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Heracles and Sparta Rotterdam share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Heracles and Sparta Rotterdam finished level at 1-1 at Asito Stadion, Regular Season - 18, in the Eredivisie. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Heracles 1.42 xG and Sparta Rotterdam 1.26 xG, a combined 2.68. The scoreboard read 1-1 for 2 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Heracles attack 0.98 / defence 1.17 against Sparta Rotterdam attack 0.83 / defence 0.84, drawn from 50/51 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Heracles 41% | Draw 26% | Sparta Rotterdam 33%, with Heracles to win its most likely call at 41%. The actual draw had been the model's second-ranked read at 26%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 50%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 75% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 54% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 59% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Heracles 68%, Sparta Rotterdam 50%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 56%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Heracles's trading profile (50 games, 25 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 52% of their matches — today it did.
Sparta Rotterdam's trading profile (50 games, 25 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 60% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Heracles 0.94 PPG, Sparta Rotterdam 1.14 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the draw fit that even billing. Heracles (home/away splits) conceded 1 against a 1.92 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 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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