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In a Dutch Eredivisie match held on April 12, 2025, Sparta Rotterdam triumphed over Heerenveen with a final score of 3-1 at Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel. Sparta Rotterdam, playing a 4-3-3 formation, secured the win despite having less possession (41.9%) than Heerenveen (58.1%). The home side managed 15 total shots, with 7 on target, while Heerenveen had 11 shots, 5 of which were on target.
Mitchell van Bergen opened the scoring for Sparta Rotterdam in the 29th minute. Tobias Lauritsen added a second from the penalty spot in the 69th minute, and Nökkvi Thórisson sealed the victory with a goal in the 84th minute. Alireza Jahanbakhsh scored a late consolation goal for Heerenveen from a penalty in the 94th minute. Sparta Rotterdam committed 13 fouls and received one yellow card, while Heerenveen committed 11 fouls and received two yellow cards.
The AI-powered pre-game prediction favored a Sparta Rotterdam win, and the actual result aligned with this forecast. The AI model did not expect a balanced game, and Sparta Rotterdam's higher home team rate (0.551 vs. Heerenveen's 0.555) indicated a slight advantage. The win probability predicted by the AI before the game was 51.5% for Sparta Rotterdam.
Sparta Rotterdam's recent form has been strong, with multiple wins in their previous matches. Their upcoming match is against Ajax Amsterdam, a much stronger opponent based on their team rate (0.845). Ajax has also been in good form, making the upcoming game a significant challenge for Sparta Rotterdam.
Heerenveen's form has been inconsistent, with a mix of wins and losses. Their next game is against Almere City, a weaker opponent based on team rates, presenting an opportunity for Heerenveen to bounce back.
Looking at previous head-to-head games, Sparta Rotterdam and Heerenveen have had a fairly competitive history, with both teams securing wins. Analyzing the recent games, Sparta Rotterdam has been solid at home, while Heerenveen has struggled for consistency on the road. Considering the trends, Sparta Rotterdam was able to capitalize on home advantage.

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