Looking at recent form, both teams have been inconsistent. Sparta Rotterdam has managed two wins in their last five games, but they have also lost twice, including a heavy 4-0 defeat. Their matches tend to be goal-filled, with three of their last five seeing over three goals. Heerenveen has been struggling more, with only one win in their last five and three losses. Their form on the road is particularly shaky, and they have only kept one clean sheet away from home during that stretch.

In their head-to-head meetings, goals have frequently been scored. Their last five encounters have all seen at least two goals, with three matches having three or more. This pattern suggests it could be an open match. Given that Sparta Rotterdam has the better recent record and is playing at home, they look like the more likely side to come out on top.