Football Result
Mike Eerdhuijzen 68'
Kristian Hlynsson 90'
Verification of the Result Prediction
Power Comparison in the League
Game Stats
Team Formations
On May 10, 2025, Sparta Rotterdam defeated Almere City 3-0 in their Dutch Eredivisie match at the Yanmar Stadion. The AI correctly predicted a win for Sparta Rotterdam. While Almere City held a slight edge in possession (51.8% vs 48.2%), Sparta Rotterdam proved more clinical, converting their chances effectively. Sparta's goals came from Mitchell van Bergen in the 57th minute, Mike Eerdhuijzen in the 68th minute, and Kristian Hlynsson in the 90th minute. Sparta's superior shooting accuracy, with 9 shots on target compared to Almere's 4, was a key factor in their victory. The match saw a relatively low foul count, with Almere committing 6 and Sparta 8, and only one yellow card issued to Sparta.
Almere City, playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation, struggled to create clear-cut opportunities, while Sparta Rotterdam's 4-3-3 formation allowed them to dominate the attacking third. Almere's recent form has been inconsistent, with two draws and two losses in their last four matches, alongside a single win. This defeat continues their struggles at home. Sparta Rotterdam, after a recent loss to FC Twente, bounced back impressively, showcasing their attacking prowess. Before the loss against FC Twente, they were on a good run of form, winning 3 of their 4 previous games.
Analyzing the game in the context of their previous encounters, Sparta Rotterdam has often had the upper hand. The last time these two teams met, Sparta won 2-2 at home. Almere City's next game is against Fortuna Sittard, another team they have struggled against recently, while Sparta Rotterdam faces a tough away game against FC Utrecht, who are currently in excellent form, having won all their previous home games.
Almere City's recent performance indicates a need to improve their attacking efficiency if they are to secure a positive result against Fortuna Sittard. Their struggles in converting possession into goals were evident in this match. Sparta Rotterdam will need to maintain their focus and defensive solidity to overcome a strong FC Utrecht side in their next fixture.
On May 10, 2025, Almere City will face Sparta Rotterdam at the Yanmar Stadion in a Dutch Eredivisie clash. AI is predicting a Sparta Rotterdam victory, giving them a 41.5% chance of winning compared to Almere City's 30.9%. Sparta Rotterdam's slightly higher team rate of 0.563 contributes to this prediction. In their last 5 games, Sparta Rotterdam had 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, while Almere City had 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses. Sparta Rotterdam's key player, veteran midfielder Tijs Velthuis, will be crucial in controlling the game's tempo. Although Almere City's young forward, Sven van Doorm, has shown promise, it might not be enough to overcome Sparta Rotterdam's experience. The AI gives the draw a 27.6% probability.
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H2H Record before the game
Almere City
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Sparta Rotterdam