Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior

๐Ÿ“ Eredivisie, Netherlands
๐Ÿ•’ Sunday 17th May, 13:30 BST

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Our Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners

Sparta Rotterdam sit 10th in the table after 31 games, averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per home match this season. Excelsior are 14th after 31 games, averaging 1.4 scored and 1.6 conceded on the road. Sparta Rotterdam have won 4/10 home games (40%) this season; Excelsior have won 3/10 on the road (30%). There's no dominant edge either way.

Both sides consistently see 2+ goals โ€” Sparta Rotterdam in 90% of home games, Excelsior in 90% away. Three or more is less certain, but Over 1.5 Goals is well supported by the data from both sides.

Excelsior regularly see both teams score in away fixtures (80%, 8/10). Sparta Rotterdam are lower at home (40%, 4/10) โ€” they've conceded in 60% of home games, which keeps BTTS in play.

Sparta Rotterdam regularly generate high corner counts at home (10+ corners in 70% of fixtures, 7/10). Excelsior are lower on the road (60%). The home side's attacking style tends to produce set-piece volume regardless of the opponent.

Our Prediction: Over 8.5 Corners โ€” Sparta Rotterdam see 9+ corners in 90% of home games, Excelsior in 70% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

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League Table

The full Eredivisie table for the 2025/2026 season, with Sparta Rotterdam (10th) and Excelsior (14th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Eredivisie 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 PSV 33 26 3 4 96:44 +52 81
2 Feyenoord 33 18 8 7 68:44 +24 62
3 FC Twente 33 15 13 5 58:35 +23 58
4 NEC Nijmegen 33 15 11 7 75:52 +23 56
5 Ajax 33 14 13 6 62:41 +21 55
6 AZ 33 14 9 10 55:48 +7 51
7 SC Heerenveen 33 14 8 11 57:53 +4 50
8 FC Utrecht 33 14 8 11 53:42 +11 50
9 FC Groningen 33 13 6 14 47:44 +3 45
10 Sparta Rotterdam H 33 12 7 14 38:59 -21 43
11 Fortuna Sittard 33 11 6 16 49:61 -12 39
12 Go Ahead Eagles 33 8 14 11 53:51 +2 38
13 PEC Zwolle 33 9 10 14 44:69 -25 37
14 Excelsior A 33 9 8 16 40:54 -14 35
15 Telstar 33 8 10 15 47:54 -7 34
16 FC Volendam 33 8 8 17 34:53 -19 32
17 NAC Breda 33 6 10 17 32:55 -23 28
18 Heracles Almelo 33 5 4 24 34:83 -49 19

Team Form

Sparta Rotterdam have won 40% of home games this season, Excelsior 30% away. The form table below gives the full picture heading into this match.

Sparta Rotterdam (Home Form) Excelsior (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 4 (40%) 3 (30%)
Drawn 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Lost 3 (30%) 3 (30%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Excelsior regularly see both teams score in away matches (80%), while Sparta Rotterdam are lower at home (40%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Sparta Rotterdam (Home Form) Excelsior (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 4 (40%) 8 (80%)

Match Goals

Both sides regularly see 2+ goals in their matches (Sparta Rotterdam 90% at home, Excelsior 90% away), though 3+ is less consistent. Over 1.5 Goals looks the more reliable selection.

Over Goals

Sparta Rotterdam (Home Form) Excelsior (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals 9 (90%) 9 (90%)
Over 2.5 Goals 3 (30%) 6 (60%)
Over 3.5 Goals 1 (10%) 3 (30%)

Under Goals

Sparta Rotterdam (Home Form) Excelsior (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Under 1.5 Goals 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Under 2.5 Goals 7 (70%) 4 (40%)
Under 3.5 Goals 9 (90%) 7 (70%)

Team Goals

Sparta Rotterdam have scored 2+ goals in 0% of home games this season, Excelsior in 10% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Sparta Rotterdam (Home Form) Excelsior (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 8 (80%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Sparta Rotterdam (Home Form) Excelsior (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 6 (60%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Goal Totals

Sparta Rotterdam (Home Form) Excelsior (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 12 (1.2 avg) 14 (1.4 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 11 (1.1 avg) 16 (1.6 avg)

Match Corners

Both Sparta Rotterdam (90% Over 8.5 at home) and Excelsior (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches. Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities from both sides.

Sparta Rotterdam (Home Form) Excelsior (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 9 (90%) 8 (80%)
Over 8.5 Corners 9 (90%) 7 (70%)
Over 9.5 Corners 7 (70%) 6 (60%)
Over 10.5 Corners 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Over 11.5 Corners 6 (60%) 3 (30%)
Over 12.5 Corners 5 (50%) 3 (30%)

Team Corners

Sparta Rotterdam have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 30% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 40% of home matches.

Excelsior have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 10% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 40% of away matches.

Corners Won

Sparta Rotterdam (Home Form) Excelsior (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 6 (60%) 4 (40%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 1 (10%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

Sparta Rotterdam (Home Form) Excelsior (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 8 (80%) 9 (90%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 5 (50%) 6 (60%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 3 (30%)

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior across a range of markets โ€” full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change โ€” always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Sparta Rotterdam 2.02
Draw 3.95
Excelsior 3.3

Half Time Result

Sparta Rotterdam 2.41
Draw 2.45
Excelsior 3.6

Double Chance

Sparta Rotterdam or Draw 1.34
Sparta Rotterdam or Excelsior 1.24
Draw or Excelsior 1.81

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.4
No 2.75

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.15
Over 2.5 1.45
Over 3.5 2.12
Under 1.5 5.6
Under 2.5 2.75
Under 3.5 1.72

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.23
Over 1.5 2.17

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.11
Over 9.5 1.22
Over 10.5 1.38
Over 11.5 1.63

Sparta Rotterdam Goals

Over 0.5 1.11
Over 1.5 1.61

Excelsior Goals

Over 0.5 1.21
Over 1.5 2.25

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    90% combined
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Acca odds (approx) 5.42
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Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior?

Over 8.5 Corners โ€” Sparta Rotterdam see 9+ corners in 90% of home games, Excelsior in 70% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

Which team is likely to win, Sparta Rotterdam or Excelsior?

Sparta Rotterdam have a slight form edge at home (40% wins) over Excelsior on the road (30% wins) in Eredivisie. Home advantage could be the deciding factor.

Will both teams score in the match between Sparta Rotterdam and Excelsior?

Possibly โ€” Excelsior regularly see both teams score away (80%), while Sparta Rotterdam are lower at home (40%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Sparta Rotterdam and Excelsior?

Uncertain โ€” Sparta Rotterdam have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 30% of home games, Excelsior in 60% of away games in Eredivisie. The stats don't point strongly in either direction.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Sparta Rotterdam or Excelsior?

Excelsior have the stronger away scoring record โ€” 2+ goals in 10% of away games compared to Sparta Rotterdam's 0% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.

Will there be many corners in the match between Sparta Rotterdam and Excelsior?

Yes โ€” both Sparta Rotterdam (90% Over 8.5 at home) and Excelsior (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches in Eredivisie. Plenty of set-piece opportunities expected.

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