Volendam vs Sparta Prediction 21 December 2025
In this thrilling Eredivisie clash, Volendam take on Sparta. Both teams have shown inconsistent form, but each possesses its own strengths. Volendam, despite their current struggles in the league, play an open style with a focus on attack. Meanwhile, Sparta aim to secure their spot in the upper half of the table and rely on a solid defense. A dynamic match with plenty of goal-scoring opportunities is expected.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 28 April 2024 and ended with a 1-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (Sparta were the home side):
- possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corners: 5 vs 9;
- fouls: 7 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 2.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Volendam and Sparta:
- 27 matches played;
- home wins - 9, away wins - 12, draws - 6;
- goals scored - 45 against 51;
- average goals in the 1st half - 1.15, in the 2nd half - 2.41;
- average total goals per match - 3.56.
Head-to-head statistics Volendam - Sparta

Volendam Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the KNVB Cup, with Volendam hosting Genemuiden. The match concluded with a 2-0 victory.
Here are the match statistics (Volendam vs Genemuiden):
- possession percentage: 76% vs 24%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 2;
- fouls: 10 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 12 vs 3.
Volendam, currently sitting 15th in the table, are navigating through challenging times with 3 wins and 8 losses this season. Over their last five matches, they have managed just one victory alongside three defeats and a draw, indicating an inconsistent form (including two consecutive losses). Their attacking prowess is reflected in an average of 1.19 goals scored per game, but defensively, they struggle, conceding nearly two goals per match. Their most recent head-to-head ended in a 0-1 defeat against Sparta.
Match Results: Volendam

Sparta Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the KNVB Cup, with Willem II hosting Sparta. The game concluded with a scoreline of 1-5.
Here's the match statistics (Sparta vs Willem II):
- possession percentage: 63% vs 37%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 3;
- fouls: 12 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 8 vs 8.
Sparta are currently sitting in 10th place in the league, owing to a more consistent performance compared to their rivals. They have secured six wins and suffered eight losses this season; their recent form is mixed, with two victories, two defeats, and a draw (with a win in their most recent match). On average, they score approximately 1.06 goals per game but concede nearly twice as often when playing away, highlighting issues with their defense on the road.
Match Results: Sparta
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 27;
- Home wins - 9, Away wins - 12, Draws - 6.
Statistics: Volendam vs Sparta
- Matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- Wins: 3 vs 6;
- Win percentage: 19% vs 38%;
- Losses: 8 vs 8;
- Draws: 5 vs 2.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 5;
- Losses: 5 vs 4;
- Draws: 1 vs 1.
- Volendam have failed to win in 7 of their last 8 head-to-heads with Sparta.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's hosts average goals scored - 1.67, visitors - 1.89;
- Average total goals in head-to-heads - 3.56;
- Both teams scored: all-time - 16 times; at the home ground - 11 times.
Statistics: Volendam vs Sparta
- Average total in the tournament: 3.06 vs 3;
- Average goals scored: 1.19 vs 1.06;
- Average first-half goals: 0.44 vs 0.5;
- Average second-half goals: 0.75 vs 0.56;
- Volendam: Average home total in the tournament - 1.75;
- Sparta: Average away total in the tournament - 1.14;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 2) vs 1.6 (away - 2).
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored in 7 of Volendam's last 8 matches (Eredivisie).
Corners Prediction
Volendam: Statistics
- Season: Average total in the tournament - 3.56; at home - 4.25;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 3.6; at home - 5.8.
Sparta: Statistics
- Season: Average total in the tournament - 4.13, away - 4;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 5.4; away - 5.5.
- Sparta have delivered over 4.5 corners in each of their last 7 head-to-heads against Volendam.
- Sparta have delivered over 4.5 corners in 8 of their last 9 matches.
- Sparta have delivered over 4.5 corners in 6 of their last 7 Eredivisie matches.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 27;
- Both teams scored all-time - 16 times;
- At the home ground - 11 times.
Statistics: Volendam vs Sparta
- Total matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- Total matches with both teams scoring (BTTS): Volendam - 11, Sparta - 6;
- Volendam BTTS at home - 7 (88%);
- Sparta BTTS away - 2 (29%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: Volendam - 6, Sparta - 4;
- Volendam BTTS at home - 3 (60%);
- Sparta BTTS away - 2 (50%).
- Volendam have both scored and conceded at home in 7 of their last 8 head-to-heads with Sparta.
- Volendam have both scored and conceded at home in 7 of their last 8 Eredivisie matches.
Exact Score Prediction
Most Common Results (Current Season):
- The most frequent scoreline in the tournament is: 2-2 (16/143, 11.2%);
- Volendam's most common home scores are: 1-1, 2-1 (2/8, 25%);
- Sparta's most common away scores are: 0-1, 0-2, 0-3, 1-0, 3-0, 3-1, and 6-1 (1/7, 14.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top-3 outcomes:
1-1 - 11.62% (odds of winning: 7)
1-2 - 8.6% (odds of winning: 8.5)
2-1 - 7.5% (odds of winning: 9.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current trends, both teams are inclined towards high-scoring games: the over 2.5 goals bet has hit in seven of Volendam's last eight home matches. This wager seems justified given their attacking strategy and the visitors' defensive issues, as evidenced by recent performances from these clubs. Additionally, it's worth noting the frequent occurrence of both teams scoring when these sides meet. Therefore, we predict a high-scoring affair, with the total number of goals exceeding three. Our bet is on over 2.5 match goals.