Sparta Rotterdam vs Groningen tips and predictions

Decent match-up expected in Eredivisie

Tread carefully when assessing this one but Sparta Rotterdam could ease past Groningen.

You'll have your own opinion but Sparta Rotterdam might have reasons to be confident about adding to Groningen's recent defeats. The visitors have struggled when not on their own turf. They've lost 3 away matches in a row. It doesn't sound like the recent record of a team that will fancy their chances.

The home players are finding some form at their own ground. Sparta Rotterdam scored three or more goals in 3 of their recent 8 home matches and that's been backed up from one to eleven. At the back they have conceded no more than once in 6 of their last 7 home games.

Away from home Groningen have conceded an average of 3.3 goals in their last 3 matches. Further, there could be signs that their scoring form is taking a dip. Averaging just 0.6 goals in their last 11 matches, Groningen have underdelivered at times.

It's quite possible this is a match that will simply depend on which side is the first out of the blocks. The sportsbooks have forecasted both sides to get in on the act as they can both be effective in front of goal. However, the odds-against for the BTTS No looks reasonable.