Eredivisie
12:30 PMMay 28, 2023
Regular Season – 34
0 – 5
HT: (0 – 1)
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Groningen and Sparta Rotterdam Match Stats
BALL POSSESSION
30%70%
ATTACK
7
Total shots27
1
Shots on target12
2
Shots off target9
4
Blocked shots6
1
Shots inside box19
6
Shots outside box8
2
Corner kicks5
2
Offsides1
PASSING
243
Total passes582
174 (72%)
Accurate passes528 (91%)
DISCIPLINE
9
Fouls7
1
Yellow cards1
1
Red cards0
7
Goalkeeper saves1
Groningen and Sparta Rotterdam Lineups
Groningen
4-2-3-125G
Jan de Boer
6.3
39D
Jorg Schreuders
6.5
12D
Radinio Balker 🔺64′
6.7
29D
Mads Bech SørensenC
6.2
24D
Nordin Musampa 24′
4.7
7M
Tomás Suslov
6.3
6M
Laros Duarte
6.6
21M
Oliver Antman 🔺64′
6.5
8M
Johan Hove
6.6
18M
Isak Dybvik Määttä 26′ 🔺64′
6.3
9F
Ricardo Pepi
6.7
Substitutes
42D
Thijmen Blokzijl 🔻64′
6.5
37D
Matej Chalus 🔻64′
6
10M
Daleho Irandust 🔻64′
6.2
43G
Dirk Baron
–
46G
Stijn Petiet
–
34F
Ragnar Oratmangoen
–
4M
Joey Pelupessy
–
31M
Aimar Sher
–
40M
Luciano Valente
–
23F
Florian Krüger
–
55F
Thom van Bergen
–
49F
Fofin Turay
–
Coach of Groningen
👔 D. van der Ree
Sparta Rotterdam
4-3-31G
Nick Olij
7.5
2D
Shurandy Sambo 🔺65′
7
3D
Bart VriendsC 15′ 🔺46′
6.7
4D
Mike Eerdhuijzen 🔺80′
6.9
5D
Mica Pinto 🔺46′
6.9
10M
Arno Verschueren ⚽75′
8.2
8M
Jonathan de Guzmán ⚽25′ 🔺65′
7.3
6M
Dirk Abels
7.7
7F
Younes Namli 🔺65′
6.9
9F
Tobias Lauritsen ⚽79′
8.3
11F
Vito van Crooij ⚽89′
7.6
Substitutes
15D
Aaron Meijers 🔻46′
6.9
21M
Koki Saito 🔻46′
7.7
13D
Rick Meissen 🔻65′
6.6
16M
Joshua Kitolano 🔻65′
6.6
18M
Pedro Alemañ Serna 🔻65′
6.6
14M
Adil Auassar 🔻80′
6.3
30G
Tim Coremans
–
20G
Delano van Crooy
–
17M
Patrick Brouwer
–
12D
Jeremy Van Mullem
–
19F
Mohammed Tahiri
–
22F
Elias Hoff Melkersen
–
Coach of Sparta Rotterdam
👔 M. Steijn
Groningen and Sparta Rotterdam Head to Head
1WINS
0DRAWS
4WINS
Over 1.5 Goals60%
Over 2.5 Goals40%
Both Teams Scored40%
Past H2H Matches & Results
30 Oct 2025
Sparta Rotterdam
5-2
Groningen
KNVB Beker
19 Oct 2025
Groningen
0-2
Sparta Rotterdam
Eredivisie
02 Feb 2025
Sparta Rotterdam
1-0
Groningen
Eredivisie
09 Nov 2024
Groningen
1-0
Sparta Rotterdam
Eredivisie
17 Sep 2022
Sparta Rotterdam
2-1
Groningen
Eredivisie
Eredivisie Standings Season 2025/2026
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  PSV |
18 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 57-22 | 35 | 49 |
| 2 |  Feyenoord |
18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 44-23 | 21 | 36 |
| 3 |  Ajax |
18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 35-24 | 11 | 33 |
| 4 |  Nijmegen |
17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 43-29 | 14 | 29 |
| 5 |  AZ Alkmaar |
17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 32-28 | 4 | 28 |
| 6 | Groningen |
18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 25-22 | 3 | 28 |
| 7 |  Twente |
18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 27-22 | 5 | 26 |
| 8 | Sparta Rotterdam |
18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 20-31 | -11 | 26 |
| 9 |  Heerenveen |
18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 31-28 | 3 | 24 |
| 10 |  Utrecht |
17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 28-23 | 5 | 23 |
| 11 |  Sittard |
18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 27-31 | -4 | 22 |
| 12 |  G.A. Eagles |
18 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 28-31 | -3 | 20 |
| 13 |  Zwolle |
18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 22-39 | -17 | 20 |
| 14 |  Excelsior |
17 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 17-32 | -15 | 19 |
| 15 |  Telstar |
18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 22-30 | -8 | 15 |
| 16 |  NAC Breda |
18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 16-26 | -10 | 14 |
| 17 |  FC Volendam |
18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 19-32 | -13 | 14 |
| 18 |  Heracles |
18 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 26-46 | -20 | 14 |
Qualification/Relegation
Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
Promotion – Champions League (Qualification)
Promotion – Eredivisie (Conference League – Play Offs)
Promotion – Europa League (Qualification)
Eredivisie (Relegation)
Relegation – Eerste Divisie
Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2023-05-28
It was a clash of titans at Euroborg (Groningen) when Groningen locked horns with Sparta Rotterdam. The Eredivisie fixture on May 28, 2023 had all the makings of a classic showdown.
Every pass was calculated, and every tackle was a statement of intent. It was a test of character for both squads. The tension was palpable, and the players stepped up to deliver a spectacle for the fans.
Standings at Stake
For Groningen, sitting at 6th with 28 points, this was a must-win to keep their hopes alive. Their record of 8W-4D-6L reflects the challenges they have faced.
Sparta Rotterdam, currently at 8th with 26 points, were not to be outdone. They brought their A-game, aiming to improve their 8W-2D-8L record away from home.
Showdown History
Historically, these games are close. In 5 meetings, Groningen has won 1 times, while Sparta Rotterdam has 4 wins. 0 games ended in a stalemate.
High intensity is the norm here: 1 times both teams scored, and there were over 2.5 goals in 2 games.
Form Before The Showdown
Recent Matches of Groningen
- Groningen 0-0 NAC Breda (Eredivisie, Jan 10, 2026)
- G.A. Eagles 1-1 Groningen (Eredivisie, Dec 21, 2025)
- Groningen 3-0 FC Volendam (Eredivisie, Dec 13, 2025)
- Excelsior 0-2 Groningen (Eredivisie, Dec 05, 2025)
- Ajax 2-0 Groningen (Eredivisie, Dec 02, 2025)
- Groningen 2-2 Zwolle (Eredivisie, Nov 23, 2025)
- Nijmegen 2-0 Groningen (Eredivisie, Nov 09, 2025)
- Groningen 1-1 Twente (Eredivisie, Nov 02, 2025)
Recent Matches of Sparta Rotterdam
- Sparta Rotterdam 2-0 Heracles (Eredivisie, Jan 11, 2026)
- FC Volendam 0-1 Sparta Rotterdam (Eredivisie, Dec 21, 2025)
- Sparta Rotterdam 0-3 Heerenveen (Eredivisie, Dec 14, 2025)
- Sparta Rotterdam 1-0 NAC Breda (Eredivisie, Dec 07, 2025)
- Nijmegen 3-1 Sparta Rotterdam (Eredivisie, Nov 29, 2025)
- Sparta Rotterdam 1-1 Sittard (Eredivisie, Nov 22, 2025)
- Zwolle 1-0 Sparta Rotterdam (Eredivisie, Nov 08, 2025)
- Sparta Rotterdam 0-1 AZ Alkmaar (Eredivisie, Nov 02, 2025)
Relive The Showdown
Watch the highlights of this epic showdown. Every key moment is captured for you right here.
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