NetherlandsMatches analysed: 612023–2026Sander van der Eijk · Eredivisie: referee stats
Sander van der Eijk (Netherlands) has shown 3.75 cards per game in 61 analysed matches — +12% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.
Strict · +12%Upcoming matches with Sander van der Eijk
| Date | Match | Exp. cards | Over 3.5 | Over 4.5 | Both booked | Penalty | Red card | Odds o3.5 / o4.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 20 Sept 12:30 | AZ Alkmaar – TelstarEredivisie | 3.23.3 | 39%41% | 22%24% | 62% | 16% | 14% | 2.05 / 3.05 |
Model probabilities: the referee’s card rate combined with both teams’ discipline, shrunk toward the league average when the sample is small. League average in grey for comparison.
Referee radar
Percentile among 2950 referees with at least 15 matches; 50 = typical referee. Each axis compares the referee with the average of the leagues where this referee officiates.
Cards per match (last 20 matches)
Last matches refereed by Sander van der Eijk
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 13 Sept | Excelsior – UtrechtEredivisie | 1:2 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Sat 5 Sept | Ajax – PSV EindhovenEredivisie | 1:3 | 9 | 19 | 0 |
| Sun 23 Aug | GO Ahead Eagles – ADO Den HaagEredivisie | 3:1 | 3 | 23 | 0 |
| Sun 9 Aug | Sparta Rotterdam – FeyenoordEredivisie | 0:1 | 4 | 19 | 0 |
| Sun 17 May | NEC Nijmegen – GO Ahead EaglesEredivisie | 2:1 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| Mon 11 May | NAC Breda – HeerenveenEredivisie | 2:0 | 2 | 23 | 1 |
| Sun 3 May | AZ Alkmaar – TwenteEredivisie | 2:2 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Sun 26 Apr | Excelsior – UtrechtEredivisie | 5:0 | 4 | 20 | 0 |
| Sat 4 Apr | Ajax – TwenteEredivisie | 1:2 | 6 | 24 | 0 |
| Sat 14 Mar | Heerenveen – TelstarEredivisie | 3:0 | 5 | 21 | 0 |
| Sat 7 Mar | PSV Eindhoven – AZ AlkmaarEredivisie | 2:1 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
| Sun 1 Mar | PEC Zwolle – AjaxEredivisie | 0:0 | 5 | 20 | 0 |
| Sun 22 Feb | Feyenoord – TelstarEredivisie | 2:1 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Fri 13 Feb | FC Volendam – PSV EindhovenEredivisie | 2:1 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Sat 31 Jan | Sparta Rotterdam – GroningenEredivisie | 2:0 | 6 | 24 | 0 |
How the numbers are calculated
Cards = yellow and red cards shown to players during 90 minutes (a second yellow counts as a yellow plus a red, as most bookmakers settle). Cards for coaches and substitutes on the bench and cards in extra time are excluded. Penalties = penalties awarded during the match (shoot-outs excluded). “vs league” compares the referee with the average of the exact league seasons this referee worked, so a referee from a card-heavy league is not called strict just because of the league.
Data: official match events and statistics (API-Sports), updated daily.
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does Sander van der Eijk give per game?
On average 3.75 cards per game in 61 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.26).
Is Sander van der Eijk a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Sander van der Eijk officiates, the card count is +12% – profile: strict. A red card appeared in 23% of these matches.
How often do matches with Sander van der Eijk go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 33% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 49%. Both teams were booked in 72%.
Does Sander van der Eijk give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 13% of matches refereed by Sander van der Eijk.
Which match will Sander van der Eijk referee next?
AZ Alkmaar – Telstar (Eredivisie) on 20.09.2026. Card probabilities for this match are shown above.