How to watch Sparta Rotterdam vs FC Groningen online & on TV, head to head and predictions
Match Ended - 90'
Yellow Card 
Mark Hoekstra
Mark Hoekstra (Groningen) has received a first yellow card.
- 90'
Yellow Card - Younes Taha El Idrissi
Younes Taha El Idrissi for Groningen has been booked by Sander van der Eijk and receives a first yellow card.
- 90'
Goal ! 
Shunsuke Mito (Scorer) - Mike Kleijn (Assist)
Shunsuke Mito puts the ball in the net and the home team extend their lead. The score-line now reads 2-0.
Mike Kleijn instrumental with a fine assist.
- 89'
Substitution - Mitchell Van Bergen
- Mike Kleijn
Mike Kleijn is replacing Mitchell Van Bergen for Sparta at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel.
- 86'
Substitution - David Van der Werff
- Nils Eggens
Dick Lukkien is making the team's fifth substitution at Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel with Nils Eggens replacing David Van der Werff.
- 86'
Substitution - Tygo Land
- Mark Hoekstra
Mark Hoekstra is on a sub for Tygo Land for Groningen.
- 82'
Substitution - Lushendry Martes
- Shurandy Sambo
The home team replace Lushendry Martes with Shurandy Sambo.
- 81'
Substitution - Pelle Clement
- Alwande Roaldsoy
Sparta make their second substitution with Alwande Roaldsoy replacing Pelle Clement.
- 81'
Substitution - Ayoni Santos
- Julian Baas
The home team have replaced Ayoni Santos with Julian Baas. This is the first substitution made today by Maurice Steijn.
- 62'
Substitution - Marco Rente
- Tyrique Mercera
Dick Lukkien (Groningen) is making a third substitution, with Tyrique Mercera replacing Marco Rente.
- 61'
Substitution - Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson
- Oskar Zawada
Oskar Zawada is replacing Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson for the away team.
- 61'
Substitution - Marvin Peersman
- Wouter Prins
Wouter Prins is on a sub for Marvin Peersman for Groningen.
- 55'
Goal ! - Shunsuke Mito (Scorer)
- Ayoni Santos (Assist)
Goal! Sparta have got their heads in front thanks to a Shunsuke Mito strike.
That's a fine assist from Ayoni Santos.
- 45'
Yellow Card - Marco Rente
Marco Rente (Groningen) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.
- 45'
Yellow Card - Marvin Peersman
Marvin Peersman (Groningen) has received a yellow card from Sander van der Eijk.
- 43'
Yellow Card - Dies Janse
At Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel, Dies Janse has been yellow-carded for the away team.
- 27'
Yellow Card - Bruno Martins Indi
Sparta's Bruno Martins Indi has been booked in Rotterdam.
Match Started
Line-ups
Sparta Rotterdam Sparta Rotterdam Sparta Rotterdam
81' Out: Ayoni Santos
81' Out: Pelle Clement
82' Out: Lushendry Martes
89' Out: Mitchell Van Bergen
FC Groningen
61' Out: Marvin Peersman
61' Out: Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson
62' Out: Marco Rente
86' Out: Tygo Land
86' Out: David Van der Werff
Statistics
46% Head to head
In the last five meetings, Sparta Rotterdam recorded four wins and FC Groningen secured one victory, with an aggregate score of 13–3 in favour of Sparta. The most recent match, in the KNVB Beker on 30 October 2025, ended 5–2 to Sparta, while the latest Eredivisie encounter on 19 October 2025 finished 2–0 to Sparta in Groningen.
Wins: 8
Draws: 1
Wins: 4
Eredivisie31 Jan 2026Sparta Rotterdam2 : 0FC Groningen- KNVB beker30 Oct 2025Sparta Rotterdam5 : 2FC Groningen
- Eredivisie19 Oct 2025FC Groningen0 : 2Sparta Rotterdam
- Eredivisie2 Feb 2025Sparta Rotterdam1 : 0FC Groningen
- Eredivisie9 Nov 2024FC Groningen1 : 0Sparta Rotterdam
Form
Sparta Rotterdam- Eredivisie21 Mar 2026Sparta Rotterdam2 : 0FC Volendam
- Eredivisie14 Mar 2026Ajax4 : 0Sparta Rotterdam
- Eredivisie8 Mar 2026Sparta Rotterdam1 : 1PEC Zwolle
- Eredivisie28 Feb 2026Heerenveen2 : 1Sparta Rotterdam
- Eredivisie22 Feb 2026AZ3 : 1Sparta Rotterdam
FC Groningen- Eredivisie22 Mar 2026FC Groningen3 : 0AZ
- Eredivisie13 Mar 2026PEC Zwolle1 : 1FC Groningen
- Eredivisie7 Mar 2026FC Groningen3 : 1Ajax
- Eredivisie1 Mar 2026FC Volendam3 : 2FC Groningen
- Eredivisie22 Feb 2026FC Twente2 : 1FC Groningen
Sparta Rotterdam vs FC Groningen Standings
Sparta Rotterdam are 6th with 32 points from 20 matches, having 10 wins, 2 draws, 8 losses and a goal difference of 25 scored to 34 conceded. FC Groningen are 7th with 31 points from 20 matches, with 9 wins, 4 draws, 7 losses and a goal difference of 28 scored to 24 conceded.
| Pos | Team | W | D | L | M | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Heerenveen | 11 | 8 | 9 | 28 | 41 |
| 9 | Sparta Rotterdam | 12 | 5 | 11 | 28 | 41 |
| 10 | FC Groningen | 11 | 5 | 12 | 28 | 38 |
| 11 | Fortuna Sittard | 10 | 5 | 13 | 28 | 35 |
Match information
- Teams:Sparta Rotterdam - FC Groningen
- Tournament:Eredivisie
- Date:Saturday, 31 January 2026
- Hour:20:00
- Venue:Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel, Rotterdam
- More details:
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