Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior – Sparta is in excellent form right now, and they have been one of the top teams all season, especially at home. They have a lot of confidence after holding PSV, a team of legends, to a draw on the previous matchday.
Excelsior, however, has had a string of dismal outings. They lost the most of their most recent games, and over that time they gave up a ton of goals.
Sparta has excelled at this location during the past two decades. In fact, they have only lost three times in the last 25 years, and during that time, they have only once failed to score at this venue.
Rotterdam are the clear favorites to win this weekend based on their recent performance. They had won six of their last ten games while going unbeaten in nine of those.
Additionally, following August, they hold a perfect winning record at this location, barring a draw against fourth-placed Twente.
In contrast, Excelsior had gone winless in 10 of their previous 14 games overall, with nine of those defeats. More significantly, with the exception of two games, they have a 100% losing road record this season.
Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior – Betting Analysis
Excelsior has lost its last three road games in addition to conceding 15 goals in the process. Since their defense has been virtually nonexistent lately, the Sparta will undoubtedly target them. This weekend, expect plenty of goals.
Recently, Sparta and PSV, one of the top teams in the league, drew 0-0. It’s unlikely that the struggling Excelsior will be able to put the home team’s defense to that much of a test. There are very few opportunities for visitors to discover the back of the internet.
Since 1998, Rotterdam and this opponent have had a great head-to-head record at this location, and they are currently playing well. The team has been on a long run of strong results, especially at home.
The majority of Excelsior’s recent games were losses, and they have been among the league’s weakest away teams. This Saturday, a -1.5 Asian Handicap at 2.40 odd on Sparta seems like a solid choice.
Goals are anticipated to be scored frequently given the hosts’ form and the visitors’ ineffective defense. A reasonable second wager for the game will probably be Over 1.5 Goals in the Second Half at a 1.80 odd.
A Sparta Rotterdam club that will probably dominate most parts of this game will make it very difficult for Excelsior to score against them.
What are the top odds for this match?
Looking at the bookies’ prices on the full-time result market, backing Sparta Rotterdam is best priced at 1.55, a wager on the draw is 4.4 and betting on the winner to be Excelsior gets 5.75. They’re the most competitive returns that can be secured at the current time.
Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior – Head-to-Head
Our Prediction: Over 1.5 Goals
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