Sparta Rotterdam vs Groningen, 24 January 2027, Eredivisie: form, head-to-head and match facts

Sparta Rotterdam host Groningen in what promises to be a tightly contested fixture, with both sides looking to improve their positions in the lower half of the table. Sparta sit 12th with five points from six games, having scored ten and conceded thirteen, while the visitors occupy ninth place on eight points, also with a –1 goal difference after netting twelve and letting in thirteen. The Dutch side’s two wins and two draws suggest they have the edge in recent form, yet Sparta’s solitary victory at home could prove decisive on familiar turf. Historically the two clubs have been evenly matched, making the upcoming clash a key opportunity for either side to climb the standings before the winter break.