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Sparta Rotterdam vs FC Emmen Prediction & Betting tips
Sparta and FC Emmen are the first two teams to take action this round of the Eredivisie. The Drents perform dramatically, especially in away games. Will they suffer another defeat in Rotterdam?
Sparta:
Sparta Rotterdam faced a difficult task last Sunday: the away game against PSV. Henk Fraser’s team was relatively lucky that the Brabanders did not play in their strongest line-up. Sparta remained quite simple and could even have taken the lead. However, this did not work, and in the final phase the team from Rotterdam still had to concede a goal, resulting in a narrow 1-0 defeat. Despite the loss, Sparta can still call itself mid-engine.
Reda Kharchouch made his first official minutes for Sparta as a substitute. The attacker, who was supposed to be on shot at Telstar last year, was attracted by De Kasteelheren in the summer break to score goals, but for the time being his contribution, as a result of an injury, was minimal. Kharchouch also played a somewhat unfortunate role in Eindhoven, by causing a penalty kick. Nevertheless, Fraser will be happy that he has more options up front. However, a basic place will not be a realistic option for Kharchouch on Friday.
FC Emmen:
After ten rounds in this Eredivisie season, FC Emmen is still without a win. Three draws, that is the meager harvest so far for the team of trainer Dick Lukkien. Part of the explanation must be sought in the grueling program that the red and white have so far faced. The past five opponents of Emmen were SC Heerenveen, Feyenoord, Vitesse, AZ and Ajax. Those duels were all lost – last Saturday, Emmen was an extra in the home game against Ajax. The team from Amsterdam was much too strong for Emmen, and won 0-5 at De Oude Meerdijk.
After the tough series of the past period, however, there are now games against opponents from a lower level. For example, after Friday’s match in Rotterdam, duels against ADO Den Haag, FC Groningen and PEC Zwolle are scheduled. There should be opportunities for the Drenten in this. Lukkien could change his team in a few positions. Against Ajax there were many players who played below par, and who would be eligible for a place on the bench. The question is whether this will make the team stronger.
Sparta Rotterdam vs FC Emmen head to head matches
01.03.20 ERE Sparta Rotterdam FC Emmen 5 : 1
15.12.19 ERE FC Emmen Sparta Rotterdam 2 : 0
20.05.18 ERE Sparta Rotterdam FC Emmen 1 : 3
17.05.18 ERE FC Emmen Sparta Rotterdam 0 : 0
11.03.16 EER Sparta Rotterdam FC Emmen 3 : 2