Sparta Rotterdam vs Heracles Almelo predictions, H2H, statistics and tips

The Heraclieden, having lost their last match against SC Heerenveen, travel to Rotterdam with the intention of achieving the best possible result. In this match of the 18th round of the Eredivisie,  Sparta Rotterdam will face Heracles Almelo at Het Kasteel stadium on 11 January at 10:45.

The home team, Sparta Rotterdam is currently in 10º position in the tournament with 23 points, while Heracles Almelo is currently in 17º position with 14.  Continue reading our analysis for stats, H2H history and best predictions for this Sparta Rotterdam vs Heracles Almelo.

Sparta Rotterdam

Sparta Rotterdam comes from playing against FC Volendam and finished the match with a result of 0-1, with win for Sparta Rotterdam. Buoyed by this latest result, they will be looking to get another win against Heraclieden coached by Ernest Faber. In that last match between Sparta Rotterdam and FC Volendam, The Castle Lords team achieved a 61% possession of the ball, with 10 shots on goal of which 1 was a goal. The goal was scored by T. Lauritsen.

In the last 7 matches, the team coached by M. Steijn has achieved 3 wins, 1 draw y 3 defeats, and is on a streak of 2 consecutive wins and scoring at least one goal in the last 2 matches. Sparta Rotterdam average number of goals per game is 1.3 goals, while they concede an average of 1.3 goals per game. With this trend, they have kept 1 clean sheet in 1 official match. In those 7 matches, they have scored a total of 9 goals while conceding 9 goals.

Latest statistics in Sparta Rotterdam matches:

• Under 2.5 goals: 4/7
• Both teams to score: 3/7
• First to score: 4/7

Heracles Almelo

Heracles Almelo, meanwhile, are coming off a 0-3 defeat against SC Heerenveen, and travel to the Het Kasteel stadium with the intention of turning this last result around and facing Sparta Rotterdam.

In that match between Heracles Almelo and SC Heerenveen, the Heraclieden team achieved 42% ball possession, getting 2 shots on goal, without managing to score a goal.

Analysing the last 7 matches, Ernest Faber's team has won 3, drawn 2 and lost 2. Heracles Almelo average 2.1 goals per game, while they concede an average of 1.9 goals per game. With this trend, they have 12 official matches without clean sheets. In those 7 matches, they have scored a total of 15 goals while conceding 13 goals.

Latest statistics in Heracles Almelo matches:

• Over 2.5 goals: 5/7
• Both teams to score: 6/7
• Matches conceding goals: 12
• First to concede goals: 5/7
• Half-time defeat: 4/7

Sparta Rotterdam vs Heracles Almelo: H2H STATS

The head-to-head record between the two teams can help you when placing your bet. But in this case they have never played each other.

The match-ups between the two teams can help you when placing your bets. We have taken them into account for this Sparta Rotterdam vs Heracles Almelo prediction. The last match between these teams was in the Eredivisie competition, in an event that took place at the Erve Asito stadium on 27-09-2025 with the result of 3-0, with Heracles Almelo winning.

The last 5 meetings between Sparta Rotterdam and Heracles Almelo have resulted in 1 win for Sparta Rotterdam, 2 wins for Heracles Almelo, and 2 draws. In those matches, Sparta Rotterdam managed to score 3 goals, while Heracles Almelo scored 6 goals against Sparta Rotterdam.

• In 2/5 matches both teams scored
• En 3/5  games it was an Under 2.5 goals