Sparta vs Go Ahead Prediction 3 May 2026
🔊 Can Go Ahead Eagles challenge Sparta for the 10th spot in the Eredivisie? Currently, the teams are separated by five points, but the Eagles have shown more consistency recently compared to their upcoming opponents. Meanwhile, Sparta's form is concerning; the Rotterdam side has managed just one win in their last 10 matches, despite previously being serious contenders for European qualification. They are now just two points away from the Conference League zone. Does Sparta have what it takes to regain their form and aim for European competition next season? We'll assess their chances in our editorial's prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Sparta and Go Ahead Eagles:
- played 32 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 19, for the away team - 8, draws - 5;
- number of goals (home/away) - 64 against 36;
- average total goals in the match - 3.13.
Head-to-head statistics Sparta - Go Ahead
Sparta Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - Telstar, away team - Sparta). The match concluded with a scoreline of 4:1.
Here's the game statistics (Sparta vs Telstar):
- ball possession: 54% vs 46%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 6;
- fouls: 9 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
Sparta are struggling to find form, having secured just one win in their last 10 matches. Their attack lacks firepower, averaging only 0.9 goals per game. Defensively, they are also faltering, conceding nearly two goals per match. However, on home turf, Sparta can be unpredictable: in their last five home fixtures, they have only been defeated by league leaders PSV.
Match Results: Sparta
Go Ahead Eagles Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - Go Ahead Eagles, away - AZ Alkmaar). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.
Here are the match stats (Go Ahead Eagles vs AZ Alkmaar):
- ball possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 10;
- fouls: 9 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
Go Ahead Eagles appear more stable, having suffered just one defeat in their last five matches. The Eagles showcase impressive scoring ability, averaging nearly two goals per game. However, their away performance is a weak spot, with only one victory in 10 outings. Despite this, Go Ahead's defense remains solid, conceding just one goal per match, and they rarely engage in high-scoring affairs on the road: under 2.5 goals have been recorded in five consecutive games.
Match Results: Go Ahead Eagles
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 32;
- home team wins - 19, away team wins - 8, draws - 5.
Statistics: Sparta vs Go Ahead Eagles
- matches played in the tournament: 31 vs 31;
- wins: 12 vs 8;
- win percentage: 39% vs 26%;
- losses: 13 vs 10;
- draws: 6 vs 13.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 1 vs 4;
- losses: 5 vs 4;
- draws: 4 vs 2.
- Go Ahead Eagles won with a +1.5 handicap in last 5 away games against Sparta (Eredivisie).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 2, the guests - 1.13;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.13;
- both teams scored: overall - 21; at the home team's field - 10.
Statistics: Sparta vs Go Ahead Eagles
- average total in the tournament: 2.87 vs 3.06;
- average total goals scored: 1.16 vs 1.61;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.45 vs 0.71;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.71 vs 0.9;
- Sparta: average total at home in the tournament - 1.13;
- Go Ahead Eagles: average total away in the tournament - 1.13;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.9 (home - 1) vs 1.8 (away - 0.25).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 10 Sparta games against Go Ahead Eagles.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 9 Sparta games against Go Ahead Eagles (Eredivisie).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 7 Sparta home games against Go Ahead Eagles (Eredivisie).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 5 Sparta home games against Go Ahead Eagles.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 6 Go Ahead Eagles away games.
Prediction on corners
Sparta: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.61; at home field - 4.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.7; at home field - 5.
Go Ahead Eagles: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.32, away - 4.2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.6; away - 3.75.
- Sparta have taken under 5.5 corners in last 5 games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 32;
- both teams scored all-time - 21 times;
- on the home team’s field - 10 times.
Statistics: Sparta vs Go Ahead Eagles
- number of matches played in the tournament: 31 vs 31;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 13 vs 17;
- number of BTTS matches for Sparta at home - 6 (40%);
- number of BTTS matches for Go Ahead Eagles away - 8 (53%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 2;
- BTTS matches for Sparta at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Go Ahead Eagles away - 0 (0%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (31/279, 11.1%);
- Sparta at home most often finish matches: 1:1 , 2:0 (3/15, 20%);
- Go Ahead Eagles away most often play: 2:2 (4/15, 26.7%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 11.05% (odds 6.52)
1:0 - 10.93% (odds 7.86)
2:1 - 9.31% (odds 6.91)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The match between Sparta and Go Ahead Eagles is likely to be rather low-scoring. Sparta have been struggling offensively, averaging less than a goal per match over their last 10 games. Go Ahead Eagles also lack firepower on the road, as evidenced by their record of scoring just once in each of their last seven away fixtures. Head-to-head encounters between these teams rarely turn into goal-fests, with no more than three goals scored in their last 10 meetings. Given these factors, a reasonable choice would be to back total goals under 3.5.No comments
Betting Tips: Sparta - Go Ahead Eagles
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