Match Readiness Report: Go Ahead Eagles vs Sparta Rotterdam

1. Main Players Comparison

Go Ahead Eagles

Key Core:
- Mats Deijl (4A, 1G, 3060 mins) – consistent fullback/midfield engine.
- Victor Edvardsen (8G, 6A) – focal point in attack.
- Evert Linthorst (3G, 3A) – balanced central playmaker.
- Jakob Breum (10G, 5A) – creative hub in final third.
- Mathis Suray (3G, 1455 mins) – squad depth in wing roles.

Departures: Oliver Antman (6G, 15A – major creative loss), Enric Llansana (4G, 3A – midfield shield).
Impact: Lost their top assist provider and midfield ball-winner, weakening transitions and width.

Sparta Rotterdam

Key Core:
- Tobias Lauritsen (10G, 2A, 2717 mins) – target forward.
- Shunsuke Mito (5G) + Camiel Neghli (5G, 2A) – dual attacking midfield threats.
- Pelle Clement (2G, 4A) – midfield orchestrator.
- Patrick van Aanholt (1662 mins) – defensive stability and veteran experience.

Departures: Nick Olij (GK, ever-present), Mike Eerdhuijzen, Mohamed Nassoh, Mitchell van Bergen.
Impact: The departure of their No.1 keeper and senior CB leaves leadership gaps in defense.

2. New Players Comparison

Go Ahead Eagles

- Richonell Margaret (5G, 7A) – adds wide creativity.
- Melle Meulensteen – defensive reinforcement in midfield.
- Oliver Edvardsen (8G, 3A in 892 mins) – highly productive attacking midfielder.
- Xander Blomme – midfield depth.
Overall Impact: Offensive reinforcements cover losses well, midfield shield replaced.

Sparta Rotterdam

- Kristian Hlynsson (2G, 3A in 1216 mins) – promising young playmaker.
- Bruno Martins Indi – experienced defender.
- Jens Toornstra (1G, 4A) – creative veteran.
- Nökkvi Thórisson (2G) – impact sub striker.
Overall Impact: Experience + youth, but lacks a like-for-like GK replacement.

3. Substitutes Comparison

Go Ahead Eagles

Bench Output: ~17G, 8A – very productive rotation attackers.
Key Substitutes: Oliver Edvardsen, Milan Smit, Finn Stokkers, Jari De Busser.

Sparta Rotterdam

Bench Output: ~8G, 6A – lower impact compared to Eagles.
Key Substitutes: Mitchell van Bergen, Carel Eiting, Gjivai Zechiël, Nökkvi Thórisson.

4. Consolidated Quality Scorecard

5. Predicted Outcome

Tactical Outlook:
- Go Ahead Eagles: Attack-heavy setup, strong wing creativity, dangerous bench scorers.
- Sparta Rotterdam: Balanced midfield but weakened defense due to GK/CB departures.

Expected Scoreline:
Go Ahead Eagles 2 – 1 Sparta Rotterdam
Eagles’ attacking depth and bench firepower likely to edge the match.