Sparta Rotterdam and FC Groningen are two professional football clubs in the Netherlands who compete in the Eredivisie, the top tier of Dutch football.

Both clubs have a strong fan base and have a long history in Dutch football. Sparta Rotterdam, based in Rotterdam, was founded in 1888 and has won the Eredivisie once in their history, in 1959. FC Groningen, based in Groningen, was founded in 1971 and has not won the Eredivisie but has had success in other competitions, including winning the KNVB Cup in 2014.

Matches between Sparta Rotterdam and FC Groningen are typically competitive and exciting, with both teams looking to secure a win and climb up the Eredivisie table. Fans of both clubs eagerly anticipate these matches as they showcase the best of Dutch football and the fierce competition between the two sides.