Telstar VS Sparta Rotterdam

2026/2027 Eredivisie, Netherlands

BUKO Stadion Fri, 14 Aug - 6:00 PM

Eredivisie

Telstar TEL

Sparta Rotterdam SPR

KICKOFF : Fri, 14 Aug - 6:00 PM

Round 2 Regular Season

CONTEXT

In the Eredivisie regular season of 2026/2027, Telstar welcome Sparta Rotterdam to the BUKO Stadion for a league encounter. The two sides arrive with nearly identical power scores of 67.3 and 67.34, leaving no meaningful advantage on paper. Sparta Rotterdam occupy a higher domestic position in tenth place while Telstar sit fifteenth. Neither side brings recent form records into the fixture, which limits direct comparisons of current momentum. The overall balance suggests a tightly contested match where small details could decide the outcome. Both teams operate under low-confidence data environments for several metrics, requiring careful interpretation of available indicators. The venue itself offers a familiar setting for Telstar but presents a neutral challenge for the visitors in terms of structural setup.

TL;DR

Structural: Telstar sit fifteenth in the domestic table while Sparta Rotterdam occupy tenth place.
Form: Both teams enter without available recent form records or last outing details.
Squad: Sparta Rotterdam are identified as the stronger team with a marginal power score edge.
Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain unavailable for both Telstar and Sparta Rotterdam.
Transition: Transition data is not provided in the current pre-match dataset.
Set pieces: Set piece analysis carries low confidence and relies on proxy data for both sides.
xVariable: Power scores stand at 67.3 for Telstar and 67.34 for Sparta Rotterdam.
Market: Projection split: Telstar 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Sparta Rotterdam 0% (Δ+0%).

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

Team	xPts
Home	1.8
Away	1.2

Jan 25 vs Team A

Feb 1 vs Team B

Feb 8 vs Team C

H. Brugge

R. Meijer

1.62

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

0.62

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

1 - 0 - 1

No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

67.3

67.34

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

Telstar

Sparta Rotterdam

Power Score

67.3

67.34

League Position

Global Rank

341

340

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.

Telstar — Opponent-weighted form score

Sparta Rotterdam — Opponent-weighted form score

Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Telstar Sparta Rotterdam

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

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals

Goals Scored

Goals Conceded

Goal Difference

-2

Expected Goals

xGA

Data last updated: 2026-08-08T01:00:41+00:00

General Information

Date & Time

Aug 14, 2026, 06:00 PM

Competition

2026/2027 Eredivisie, Netherlands · Round 2 · Regular Season

Stadium

BUKO Stadion

Capacity

3200

Pitch Surface

Artificial turf

Weather

☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Manager ▼

H. Brugge Coach

Squad ▼

Ronald Koeman Jr. Goalkeeper

Daan Reiziger Goalkeeper

Marvin Peersman Defender

Nigel Ogidi Nwankwo Defender

Abdelnour Soualhia Defender

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Prince Adu-Addae Aning Defender

Gerald Alders Defender

Yamano Olfers Defender

Abdelraffie Benzzine Defender

Jeff Hardeveld Midfielder

Tyrone Owusu Midfielder

Patrick Brouwer Midfielder

Nils Rossen Midfielder

—

Fabiano Rust Midfielder

Rojendro Jeveraino Oudsten Midfielder

—

Isaiah Ahmed Midfielder

Noach Shenkman Midfielder

—

Rui-Jorge Monteiro Mendes Attacker

Kay Tejan Attacker

Soufiane Hetli Attacker

—

Emirhan Demircan Attacker

Jelani Seedorf Attacker

Manager ▼

R. Meijer Coach

Squad ▼

—

Filip Bednarek Goalkeeper

—

Pascal Kuiper Goalkeeper

—

Bruno Martins Indi Defender

—

Bas Edo Kuipers Defender

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Boyd Reith Defender

—

Teo Quintero León Defender

—

Mike Kleijn Defender

—

Max de Ligt Defender

—

Marvin Young Defender

—

Nick Verschuren Defender

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Giannino Vianello Defender

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Lushendry Martes Defender

—

Jens Toornstra Midfielder

—

Julian Baas Midfielder

—

Alwande Benedict Roaldsöy Midfielder

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Ayoni Santos Midfielder

—

Younes Jaber el Maftahi Midfielder

—

Mitchell van Bergen Attacker

—

Nökkvi Þeyr Þórisson Attacker

—

Casper Terho Attacker

—

Shunsuke Mito Attacker

—

Joel Ideho Attacker

—

Milan Zonneveld Attacker

CONCLUSION

The matchup between Telstar and Sparta Rotterdam features closely aligned power metrics that point to a balanced contest at the BUKO Stadion. With league positions separated by five places and no recent form data available, the emphasis falls on structural elements and squad quality. Sparta Rotterdam hold a slight edge in overall strength, yet the minimal power difference suggests Telstar can remain competitive throughout. Limited efficiency and set piece insights add uncertainty to detailed projections. The fixture is likely to hinge on in-game adjustments and individual contributions rather than pre-existing momentum. Observers should watch how both teams manage transitions and exploit any set piece opportunities that arise under the low-confidence data conditions.

STANDINGS

CONTEXT