Telstar vs Sparta Rotterdam preview

Netherlands flag 2026/2027 Eredivisie, Netherlands
BUKO Stadion
Eredivisie
TelstarTEL
1 3
Sparta RotterdamSPR
Full Time
Round 2 Regular Season
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CONTEXT

Telstar hosted Sparta Rotterdam in a league fixture that finished 1-3 to the visitors. The halftime score stood at 0-1 after Sparta struck first. Although Telstar held stronger team status on paper, the away side controlled the game with 55 percent possession against 45 percent. Expected goals registered 1.43 for the hosts and 2.13 for Sparta, aligning with the final result. No red cards occurred, preserving full squads for both teams across the ninety minutes. Sparta extended their lead after the interval while Telstar managed only a single goal in response. The outcome reflected the visitors' superior chance creation and clinical edge throughout the contest.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Telstar 1-3 Sparta Rotterdam. Sparta Rotterdam showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with the overall performance metrics.
  • xG alignment: The final result was consistent with the expected goals differential.
  • Market alignment: The outcome aligned with market projections for the match.
  • xG expectations: Telstar generated 1.43 xG while Sparta Rotterdam produced 2.13 xG in the contest.
  • Event impact: No major events like red cards altered the flow of the game.
  • Red card distortion: The absence of red cards meant no distortion occurred in the match dynamics.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
I. Oostrom
I. Oostrom
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
R. van Rijn
R. van Rijn
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
J. de Koning
J. de Koning
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
S. Smit
S. Smit
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Telstar H. Brugge
H. Brugge
VS
Sparta Rotterdam R. Meijer
R. Meijer
1.77
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.54
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
NEC Nijmegen Rank: 77 W
FC Volendam Rank: 59 W
Heracles Almelo Rank: 56 W
NEC Nijmegen Rank: 76 D
Sparta Rotterdam Rank: 67 W
FC Utrecht Rank: 75 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Feyenoord Rank: 82 L
Excelsior Rank: 67 L
FC Twente Rank: 78 L
Go Ahead Eagles Rank: 70 D
Telstar Rank: 68 L
PSV Rank: 85 L
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 1
1

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
68.14
66.93
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Telstar
Sparta Rotterdam
Power Score
68.14
66.93
League Position
9
5
Global Rank
326
350

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Telstar — Opponent-weighted form score
Sparta Rotterdam — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Telstar Sparta Rotterdam

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Telstar

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Sparta Rotterdam

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Telstar ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Sparta Rotterdam
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
23.44
33.36
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
33.36
23.44
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Telstar -0.96 Efficiency Index
vs
Sparta Rotterdam +0.96 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Telstar
Sparta Rotterdam
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Telstar
vs
Sparta Rotterdam
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Telstar Sparta Rotterdam
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
5%
22%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.07 vs -0.47
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Telstar Sparta Rotterdam
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
22%
5%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.47 vs -0.07
Telstar
Sparta Rotterdam
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Telstar
vs
Sparta Rotterdam
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Telstar Sparta Rotterdam
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Telstar 0.10
Sparta Rotterdam 0.34
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Telstar Sparta Rotterdam
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Telstar 0.06
Sparta Rotterdam 0.01
Telstar
Sparta Rotterdam
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • SPR had peak pressure around 30'.
  • TEL started the game with stronger pressure.
TEL Pressure SPR Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: SPR reached the top pressure at 30' (27.05).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Telstar TEL Home
2 matches
Sparta Rotterdam SPR Away
Match Record
1
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
1
Goals
4
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
4
+2
Goal Difference
-2
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-15T00:05:52+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Eredivisie, Netherlands · Round 2 · Regular Season
Stadium
BUKO Stadion
Capacity
3200
Attendance
5320
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Ingmar Oostrom
Rick van Rijn
Jari de Koning
Stan Smit

Statistics

Possession
TEL
49%
SPR
51%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 3
0 Big Chances Created 2
4 Shots 4
71 Dangerous attacks 47
45 Possession 55
7 Corners 5
1 Free kicks 3
1 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

76 Ball Safe 79
1 Goal Kicks 1
4 Goal Attempts 11
4 Substitutions 5
4 Throwins 3
1 Hit Woodwork 1
11 Successful Headers 12
0 Assists 3
1 Injuries 0
6 Dribble Attempts 4
4 Successful Dribbles 2
67 Successful Dribbles Percentage 50

Attacking

130 Attacks 57
0 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

16 Long Passes 21
121 Passes 142
101 Successful Passes 130
83 Successful Passes Percentage 92
3 Key Passes 14
8 Successful Long Passes 14
50 Successful Long Passes Percentage 67

Defensive

3 Saves 0
4 Tackles 3
3 Interceptions 2
52 Duels Won 53

Build-up

1 Total Crosses 9
1 Accurate Crosses 4

Discipline

1 Offsides 0
13 Fouls 17

Lineup

Referee : Ingmar Oostrom

Starting XI ▼

1
Ronald Koeman Jr.
Ronald Koeman Jr. Goalkeeper
7.59
2
Jeff Hardeveld
Jeff Hardeveld (C) Defender
6.35
5
Prince Aning
Prince Aning
Midfielder64'
6.53
4
Abdelnour Soualhia
Abdelnour Soualhia Defender
7.32
18
Gabi Caschili
Gabi Caschili Defender
6.58
28
Rojendro Oudsten
Rojendro Oudsten
Defender57'
6.41
43
Marvin Peersman
Marvin Peersman Defender
6.87
7
Rui Mendes
Rui Mendes Midfielder
6.22
8
Emirhan Demircan
Emirhan Demircan
Attacker57'
6.28
10
Tyrone Owusu
Tyrone Owusu Midfielder
6.12
11
Soufiane Hetli
Soufiane Hetli Midfielder
6.57
17
Nils Rossen
Nils Rossen Midfielder
6.62
27
Patrick Brouwer
Patrick Brouwer Midfielder
6.31
9
Jelani Seedorf
Jelani Seedorf Attacker
6.45
23
Noach Shenkman
Noach Shenkman
Midfielder64'
6.53
Referee : Ingmar Oostrom

Starting XI ▼

1
Filip Bednarek
Filip Bednarek Goalkeeper
5.97
2
Lushendry Martes
Lushendry Martes Defender
7.22
3
Marvin Young
Marvin Young Defender
7.91
4
Nick Verschuren
Nick Verschuren Defender
6.32
5
Bas Kuipers
Bas Kuipers (C) Defender
7.03
6
Julian Baas
Julian Baas Midfielder
6.92
13
Teo Quintero
Teo Quintero
Defender85'
7
Casper Terho
Casper Terho Midfielder
6.9
17
Mitchell van Bergen
Mitchell van Bergen
Attacker62'
6.49
8
Jens Toornstra
Jens Toornstra Midfielder
6.47
18
Robin van Cruijsen
Robin van Cruijsen
Midfielder76'
7.02
10
Shunsuke Mito
Shunsuke Mito Midfielder
7.3
16
Alwande Roaldsøy
Alwande Roaldsøy
Midfielder76'
6.37
11
Ayoni Santos
Ayoni Santos Midfielder
7.35
9
Nökkvi Thórisson
Nökkvi Thórisson Attacker
7.94
19
Milan Zonneveld
Milan Zonneveld
Attacker85'

Events

2ND-HALF
90+7'
Event
Robin van Cruijsen
Left foot shot / 4th Goal
Event
Abdelnour Soualhia
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
90+1'
85'
Event
Teo Quintero → Julian Baas
8th Substitution
85'
Event
Milan Zonneveld → Nökkvi Thórisson
9th Substitution
76'
Event
Robin van Cruijsen → Jens Toornstra
6th Substitution
76'
Event
Alwande Roaldsøy → Shunsuke Mito
7th Substitution
Event
Prince Aning → Jeff Hardeveld
4th Substitution
64'
Event
Noach Shenkman → Jelani Seedorf
5th Substitution
64'
62'
Event
Mitchell van Bergen → Casper Terho
3rd Substitution
Event
Emirhan Demircan → Rui Mendes
1st Substitution
57'
Event
Rojendro Oudsten → Gabi Caschili
2nd Substitution
57'
56'
Event
Lushendry Martes
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Abdelnour Soualhia
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
55'
53'
Event
Nökkvi Thórisson
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
1ST-HALF
6'
Event
Marvin Young
Right foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot by Robin van Cruijsen with his left foot results in a goal.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot from Robin van Cruijsen with his left foot results in a goal.
90
Update Update
Match ends with a score of 1-3.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Corner awarded.
88
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot! Abdelnour Soualhia scores with a left-footed shot.
85
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-2.
85
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
81
Update Update
Milan Zonneveld is on, and Nokkvi Thorisson is off.
76
Update Update
Teo Quintero is on, and Julian Baas is off.
76
Attempt Attempt
Nils Rossen's right-footed shot is blocked.
67
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Robin van Cruijsen replaces Jens Toornstra.
66
Update Update
Alwande Roaldsoy comes on for Shunsuke Mito.
64
Attempt Attempt
Soufiane Hetli takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
64
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Bas Kuipers Head Shot Missed
62
Update Update
Noach Shenkman is on, and Jelani Seedorf is off.
62
Substitution Substitution
Prince Aning is substituted for Jeff Hardeveld.
61
Update Update
Mitchell Van Bergen is on, and Casper Terho is off.
60
Attempt Attempt
Julian Baas takes a right-footed shot but misses.
59
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
58
Attempt Attempt
Nokkvi Thorisson's right-footed shot is saved.
57
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
57
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
56
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Abdelnour Soualhia.
55
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Nokkvi Thorisson scores with a left-footed shot.
53
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Nokkvi Thorisson scores to make it 0-2, assisted by Shunsuke Mito.
53
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Yellow card issued to Abdelnour Soualhia.
50
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Nokkvi Thorisson scores to make it 0-2, assisted by Shunsuke Mito.
48
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Attempt Attempt
Soufiane Hetli takes a left-footed shot but misses.
45
Update Update
First half ends with a score of 0-1.
38
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
37
Attempt Attempt
Nick Verschuren takes a shot with his head, but it is blocked.
32
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
32
Update Update
Offside.
27
Attempt Attempt
Tyrone Owusu takes a right-footed shot but misses.
26
Attempt Attempt
Ayoni Santos takes a right-footed shot but misses.
23
Attempt Attempt
Ayoni Santos takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
23
Attempt Attempt
Casper Terho takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
23
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
19
Attempt Attempt
Nokkvi Thorisson takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
13
Attempt Attempt
Nokkvi Thorisson's right-footed shot is saved.
11
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
11
Attempt Attempt
Tyrone Owusu takes a right-footed shot but misses.
9
Attempt Attempt
Ayoni Santos takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
8
GOAL! GOAL! Important
VAR decision pending on a goal.
6
GOAL! GOAL! Important
VAR decision pending on a goal.
6
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Marvin Young scores, making it 1-0.
6
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Ingmar Oostrom.

CONCLUSION

Sparta Rotterdam secured a convincing 3-1 victory away at Telstar by capitalizing on their higher expected goals and maintaining control after an early lead. The 0-1 halftime advantage allowed them to manage the second half effectively without major disruptions. With possession favoring the winners and no red cards issued, the match stayed focused on tactical discipline and finishing quality. Telstar created limited clear opportunities despite their pre-match designation as the stronger side. This result highlights Sparta's capacity to deliver performances that exceed initial assessments when their structure and efficiency align on the day.