Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam - Eredivisie
Fixture Preview - 14 September 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Excelsior hosts Sparta Rotterdam in a crucial Eredivisie clash at the Van Donge & De Roo Stadion on Sunday. Both teams have had mixed fortunes recently, with Excelsior managing two wins in their last five matches, while Sparta has struggled, recording just one win in the same period. Historically, encounters between these sides tend to be closely contested; in their last ten meetings, both teams have secured four wins each, with seven matches featuring over 2.5 goals and eight seeing both teams score. One concrete angle to consider is Excelsior's home advantage. They have shown resilience at home, and their ability to score has been evident, as reflected in their recent form. Conversely, Sparta's away struggles could be a decisive factor, particularly given their defensive vulnerabilities. With both teams likely to prioritise attacking play, this match could see plenty of goalmouth action, making the prospect of both teams scoring a compelling bet.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |  FC Utrecht | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 |  NAC Breda | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 9 |  FC Groningen | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 10 |  Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 11 |  Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 12 |  FC Volendam | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 13 |  Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 14 |  SC Heerenveen | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 15 |  FC Twente | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 16 |  Telstar | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 17 |  Excelsior | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 18 |  Heracles Almelo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 17, 2024 | Sparta Rotterdam | 4–2 | Excelsior | Eredivisie |
| October 1, 2023 | Excelsior | 2–1 | Sparta Rotterdam | Eredivisie |
| March 5, 2023 | Excelsior | 1–4 | Sparta Rotterdam | Eredivisie |
| January 14, 2023 | Sparta Rotterdam | 1–0 | Excelsior | Eredivisie |
| July 31, 2021 | Excelsior | 0–3 | Sparta Rotterdam | Club Friendlies 3 |
| January 21, 2018 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2–3 | Excelsior | Eredivisie |
| October 21, 2017 | Excelsior | 1–1 | Sparta Rotterdam | Eredivisie |
| April 7, 2017 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2–3 | Excelsior | Eredivisie |
| November 19, 2016 | Excelsior | 3–2 | Sparta Rotterdam | Eredivisie |
| December 8, 2013 | Sparta Rotterdam | 1–1 | Excelsior | Eerste Divisie |