Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam – After losing to FC Groningen by a score of 3-0 in the Eredivisie last time out, Excelsior will be hoping for a better outcome this time.
For FC Groningen, goals were made by Johan Hove (13′), Ricardo Pepi (50′), and Liam van Gelderen (66′).
In more recent contests, Excelsior hasn’t taken advantage of their opportunities. In their last six games against rival teams, they have only scored one goal.
The total number of goals scored against Excelsior in those contests has reached 16. Putting past outcomes aside, we must now wait to see if this trend will hold in the next game. The previous three league games for Excelsior have ended in losses at home.
Sparta Rotterdam will be hoping for a better outcome here after experiencing loss to FC Utrecht in their previous Eredivisie match.
For FC Utrecht, goals were made by Victor Jensen (74′), Othmane Boussaid (88′), and Anthony Descotte (90′).
Sparta Rotterdam’s attacking players have scored just three goals in their last six games, which is a disappointing result. In those games, Kasteelheren has also witnessed nine goals scored by the opposition’s sides combined.
Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam – Betting Analysis
Since their last head-to-head matchup on December 8, 2013, Excelsior has won three of these matches, Sparta Rotterdam has won one, and there have been two ties.
They combined to score 20 goals in these contests, with 11 goals coming from Roodzwarten and nine from Kasteelheren. 3.33 goals have been scored on average per contest.
The prior league meeting between these teams took place on Eredivisie Match Day 16 on January 14, 2023, with Sparta Rotterdam defeating Excelsior 1-0. Johannes van de Graaf officiated the game.
We believe that Excelsior may find it challenging to score against this Sparta Rotterdam side, who we predict will score a goal themselves and come out on top.
What are the best odds for the game?
In terms of the bookies’ odds in the WDW market, staking on Excelsior is available for 3.26, backing the draw is 3.5, and betting on the win for Sparta Rotterdam comes in at 2.17. Those are the best prices offered right now.
Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam – Head-to-Head
Our Prediction: Over 1.5 Goals
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