Based on last 50 matches in "Netherlands. Eredivisie", up to 08/15/2021
To build a prediction for the Utrecht - Sparta Rotterdam match, scheduled for 15 August 2021, several key factors could influence the outcome. Utrecht have played 50 matches, in which they won 20 of them, drew 17 times and lost 13 matches. Sparta Rotterdam, having played 50 matches, won 18 times, drew 11 matches and lost 21 defeats. In the league, Utrecht average 1.6 goals scored per game and 1.3 conceded. Sparta Rotterdam average 1.4 scored and 1.5 conceded. These sides last met on 12 May 2021 at Sparta Rotterdam's ground, where the match ended in a draw.
In 4 out of last 5 home matches, Utrecht lost the second half.
2nd Half - W25.45
In 6 out of 8 last home matches, Utrecht concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)2.38
Sparta Rotterdam concedes under 2 goals in 13 out of last 16 away matches.
IT1U (1.5)2.11
In 6 out of 8 last matches where Utrecht played at home, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.97
In 6 out of 8 last matches, Utrecht won the second half against Sparta Rotterdam.
2nd Half - W11.94
In 4 last matches at home, Utrecht won the second half against Sparta Rotterdam.
2nd Half - W11.94
Utrecht won against Sparta Rotterdam in 7 out of 8 last matches.
W11.59
In 6 out of 8 last matches, Utrecht scores against Sparta Rotterdam in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.47
In 12 out of 13 last matches involving Sparta Rotterdam, over under 4 goals were scored.
TU (3.5)1.33
In 11 out of 12 last matches of Sparta Rotterdam away, over under 4 goals were scored.
TU (3.5)1.33
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the starting lineup. The away side will be missing several players from the first team.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Мартин ван ден Керкхоф (Netherlands). Over the last 90 matches, he has shown 258 yellow cards (averaging 2.9 per match) and 13 red cards (averaging 0.1 per match), making him one of the most lenient referees. He has awarded a penalty in 13% of matches (12 out of 90). Based on this statistic, an under on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.