Our Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction: 1-2
Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 10:15 GMT kick-off on Sunday September 14, 2025. We’re backing a 1-2 away win, but with both sides showing goal-scoring potential, BTTS is another good betting choice.
Our prediction is supported by key Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Excelsior's Last Match – Excelsior vs FC Twente
Excelsior will seek to keep their streak alive after a 1-0 Netherlands Eredivisie victory over FC Twente on August 30. In that match, Excelsior had 30% possession and 7 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Excelsior | 30% | 7 (4) | 0.47 | 23 |
 FC Twente | 70% | 14 (5) | 2.14 | 107 |
Sparta Rotterdam's Last Match – Sparta Rotterdam vs Feyenoord
Sparta Rotterdam will be looking to bounce back after a 0-4 Netherlands Eredivisie defeat against Feyenoord on August 31. In that match, Sparta Rotterdam recorded 38% possession, firing 3 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sparta Rotterdam | 38% | 3 (2) | 0.52 | 36 |
 Feyenoord | 62% | 18 (11) | 2.22 | 92 |
Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam Stats
Key Stats
| Excelsior | Sparta Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.75 | Attacking Strength | 1.13 |
| 1.06 | Defence Strength | 0.8 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 2.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Excelsior are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Sparta Rotterdam average 2.2 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.
Excelsior 16-17
Sparta Rotterdam 22-21
What are the odds for this match?
Excelsior to win: @3.2
Draw: @3.6
Sparta Rotterdam to win: @2.15
Lineups
Excelsior (4-3-3) : Stijn Van Gassel, Ilias Bronkhorst, Rick Meissen, Casper Widell, Arthur Zagre, Noah Naujoks, Adam Carlen, Irakli Yegoian, Derensili Sanches Fernandes, Szymon Wlodarczyk, Gyan De Regt
Sparta Rotterdam (4-3-3) : Joel Drommel, Shurandy Sambo, Marvin Young, Teo Quintero Leon, Patrick Van Aanholt, Jens Toornstra, Pelle Clement, Joshua Kitolano, Mitchell Van Bergen, Tobias Lauritsen, Sayfallah Ltaief