Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam prediction

AI match recap

Groningen enter with home advantage, the stronger league position and a more stable recent sequence, but this is an awkward opponent historically. Sparta have repeatedly found ways to frustrate Groningen and can hurt them if their first press is bypassed. The game points toward chances at both ends because neither back line has been consistently secure. Team news is the main pre-match check, with conflicting availability information around Stije Resink and Mike Kleijn.

Head-to-head analysis

Sparta have held a pronounced edge in the recent series, winning the latest meetings and regularly keeping Groningen quiet. That record is meaningful, although Groningen's current home setting and higher league position make this a different starting point.

Injuries and absences

Availability is unclear: FotMob lists Stije Resink and Mike Kleijn as injured, while the supplied team feed reports no absences. If confirmed out, Resink would weaken Groningen's central ball-winning options and Kleijn would reduce Sparta's midfield rotation.

Form (last 5)

Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam stats

Last meetings

• 2026-01-31Sparta Rotterdam 2-0 Groningen
• 2025-10-30Sparta Rotterdam 5-2 Groningen
• 2025-10-19Groningen 0-2 Sparta Rotterdam
• 2025-02-02Sparta Rotterdam 1-0 Groningen
• 2024-11-09Groningen 1-0 Sparta Rotterdam
• 2023-05-28Groningen 0-5 Sparta Rotterdam

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