Sparta Rotterdam vs Heerenveen prediction & probabilities (2026-09-19)

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Sparta Rotterdam vs Heerenveen Over / Under 2.5 Goals

2026-09-19 · 17:45
Over / Under 2.5 Goals57.9%Over 2.5 goals
Best predictionOver 2.5 goals · 57.9%Close to a coin-flip, barely a lean. Calibrated, not a tip.
58%

model probability

ConvictionLean

Expert AI analysis

Our model lands on Over 2.5 goals at 57.9%, its strongest read on the Over / Under 2.5 Goals market. Recent output points the same way: Sparta Rotterdam have averaged 2.0 scored and 2.4 conceded, Heerenveen 1.2 and 1.8 over their recent games. That fits an open goals environment: 57.9% for over 2.5 and 80.8% for at least two goals. Their last 5 meetings have averaged 3.0 goals a game. Sparta Rotterdam have gone over 2.5 in 5 of their last 5, Heerenveen in 3 of 5. Calibrated against real results, we show the read, not a sure thing.

Over / Under 2.5 Goals

★ ModelOver 2.557.9%

Under 2.542.1%

Total goals, every line

Line Over Under
0.5 goals 94.5% 5.5%
1.5 goals 80.8% 19.2%
2.5 goals 57.9% 42.1%
3.5 goals 35.5% 64.5%
4.5 goals 18.7% 81.3%
5.5 goals 8.5% 91.5%

Team goal lines

Rotterdam over 0.5

76.3%

Rotterdam over 1.5

42.2%

Rotterdam over 2.5

17.6%

Heerenveen over 0.5

79.2%

Heerenveen over 1.5

46.6%

Heerenveen over 2.5

20.9%

First-half goals

Line Over Under
0.5 goals 67.1% 32.9%
1.5 goals 30.6% 69.4%
2.5 goals 10.2% 89.8%

Second-half goals

Line Over Under
0.5 goals 83.5% 16.6%
1.5 goals 53.7% 46.3%
2.5 goals 26.9% 73.1%

This season (2026/27)

1.7Sparta Rotterdam goals scored per game
2.2Sparta Rotterdam goals conceded per game
83.3%Sparta Rotterdam Over 2.5 rate
0.7Sparta Rotterdam 1st-half goals per game
1.2Heerenveen goals scored per game
1.5Heerenveen goals conceded per game
50.0%Heerenveen Over 2.5 rate
0.5Heerenveen 1st-half goals per game

Goals distribution

The model’s probability for the total number of goals, the shape behind every goals market. The 5+ bar groups every result with five or more goals.

5.5%

0

13.7%

1

22.9%

2

22.4%

3

16.8%

4

17.8%

5+

In-depth analysis

These are calibrated model probabilities, not tips. The track record is public, misses included.

40.2%Favoured: Heerenveen
61.0%Both Teams to Score
57.9%Over 2.5 goals

On the goals side, the model sees 57.9% for three or more goals and 80.8% for at least two, painting a balanced picture. With Heerenveen favoured at 40.2%, neither side dominating can mean an end-to-end match.

Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 57.9% on Over / Under 2.5 Goals, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The TacticianProjects an open, higher-tempo game from the 57.9% over 2.5 read.
The ScoutHeerenveen are the model’s pick on the result at 40.2%, game state shapes how this market plays out.

Match outlook

Sparta Rotterdam34.4%

Draw25.3%

Heerenveen40.2%

The model leans Heerenveen to win. See the full prediction →

Form & head-to-head

Sparta RotterdamWDLDL
HeerenveenDLDLD

Last 5 meetings: Sparta Rotterdam 2 · 0 draws · Heerenveen 3 · 3.0 goals/game.

Recent trends

Sparta RotterdamBTTS 5/5Over 2.5 5/5
HeerenveenBTTS 3/5Over 2.5 3/5

How often both teams scored and the match went over 2.5 in each side’s recent games.

FAQ

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Sparta Rotterdam vs Heerenveen?
Our model rates Over 2.5 goals at 57.9% for Sparta Rotterdam vs Heerenveen.

Will there be a first-half goal in Sparta Rotterdam vs Heerenveen?
The model rates at least one goal before half-time at 67.1%.

How often have Sparta Rotterdam gone over 2.5 recently?
Sparta Rotterdam have gone over 2.5 in 5 of their last 5, Heerenveen in 3 of 5.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Over / Under 2.5 Goals accuracy

How our Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.

55.6%Best Over / Under 2.5 Goals call, hit rate
0.0201Calibration error
55,473Matches graded

In 18,270 matches we rated like this one (50–60%), Over / Under 2.5 Goals actually happened 54.0% of the time.

Predictions & track record updated 19 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →

Our last 10 Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls

The model’s most recent graded Over / Under 2.5 Goals predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.

✓ 61.7%✓ 55.3%✓ 52.9%✓ 55.4%✓ 71.6%✗ 53.3%✓ 54.6%✓ 56.0%✓ 63.3%✓ 51.6%
9 of 10 recent calls hit.
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Barcelona vs Santander2026-09-16Over 71.6%Hit

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