Eredivisie· Regular Season - 4· Stadion Woudestein
Excelsior
Sparta Rotterdam2-1
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Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 29 August 2026 · Kick-off
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More Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Sparta Rotterdam +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 88% | 1.13 | - |
| X2Sparta Rotterdam or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 70% | 1.43 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Excelsior +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 68% | 1.46 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 68% | 1.47 | - |
| 1XExcelsior or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 52% | 1.94 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 48% | 2.06 | - |
| 2Sparta Rotterdam to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 32% | 3.11 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Sparta Rotterdam -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 32% | 3.17 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 30% | 3.30 | - |
| 1Excelsior to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Excelsior -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 12% | 8.43 | - |
Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam preview & analysis
Match preview
Excelsior host Sparta Rotterdam in the Eredivisie (Regular Season - 4) at Stadion Woudestein on Saturday, 29 August 2026, with kick-off at 14:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Sparta Rotterdam arrive in mixed form, with 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 1 matches, scoring 3 and conceding 3. Most recently they drew with Utrecht 3-3 at home. They're 14th in the table with 6 points from 8 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Excelsior have won 2, Sparta Rotterdam have won 4 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 3.5 goals, and both teams scored in 4 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Sparta Rotterdam narrow favourites: Excelsior 23%, draw 38%, Sparta Rotterdam 39%. We expect around 3.6 goals (1.5 - 2.1 in expected goals), with 70% for over 2.5 and 68% for both teams to score.
Recent form
ExcelsiorSparta Rotterdam- 22 AugHUtrecht3-3
Head to head
Eredivisie table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Feyenoord | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | +20 | 20 |
| 2 |  PSV Eindhoven | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +16 | 19 |
| 3 |  AZ Alkmaar | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +10 | 19 |
| 4 |  Twente | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +8 | 17 |
| 5 |  Ajax | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +12 | 15 |
| 6 |  Groningen | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +6 | 14 |
| 7 |  Fortuna Sittard | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 14 |
| 8 |  GO Ahead Eagles | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | +2 | 11 |
| 9 | Excelsior | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 11 |
| 10 |  Heerenveen | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| 11 |  NEC Nijmegen | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 9 |
| 12 |  Cambuur | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -8 | 8 |
| 13 |  Utrecht | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -11 | 8 |
| 14 | Sparta Rotterdam | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -7 | 6 |
| 15 |  Telstar | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -7 | 6 |
| 16 |  PEC Zwolle | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -15 | 4 |
| 17 |  ADO Den Haag | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | -10 | 3 |
| 18 |  Willem II | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | -16 | 2 |
Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam?
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Sparta Rotterdam are favourites. Our model gives Excelsior a 23% chance of winning, Sparta Rotterdam 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam?
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We rate both teams to score at 68%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam kick off?
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Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam kicks off at 14:30 UTC on Saturday, 29 August 2026 at Stadion Woudestein, Rotterdam.
