Eredivisie· Regular Season - 34· Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel
Sparta Rotterdam
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Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior Prediction & Betting Tips
Sunday, 17 May 2026 · Kick-off
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More Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Excelsior +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 89% | 1.13 | - |
| X2Excelsior or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Sparta Rotterdam +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 70% | 1.42 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 64% | 1.56 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 64% | 1.57 | - |
| 1XSparta Rotterdam or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 58% | 1.72 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 42% | 2.38 | - |
| 2Excelsior to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 36% | 2.74 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 36% | 2.78 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Excelsior -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 30% | 3.37 | - |
| 1Sparta Rotterdam to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Sparta Rotterdam -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 11% | 8.80 | - |
Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior preview & analysis
Match preview
Sparta Rotterdam host Excelsior in the Eredivisie (Regular Season - 34) at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel on Sunday, 17 May 2026, with kick-off at 12:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Sparta Rotterdam have won 5, Excelsior have won 1 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 3.2 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Excelsior narrow favourites: Sparta Rotterdam 23%, draw 38%, Excelsior 39%. We expect around 3.3 goals (1.3 - 2.0 in expected goals), with 64% for over 2.5 and 64% for both teams to score.
Head to head
Eredivisie table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
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| 1 |  PSV Eindhoven | 34 | 27 | 3 | 4 | +56 | 84 |
| 2 |  Feyenoord | 34 | 19 | 8 | 7 | +26 | 65 |
| 3 |  NEC Nijmegen | 34 | 16 | 11 | 7 | +24 | 59 |
| 4 |  Twente | 34 | 15 | 13 | 6 | +19 | 58 |
| 5 |  Ajax | 34 | 14 | 14 | 6 | +21 | 56 |
| 6 |  Utrecht | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | +13 | 53 |
| 7 |  AZ Alkmaar | 34 | 14 | 10 | 10 | +7 | 52 |
| 8 |  Heerenveen | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | +4 | 51 |
| 9 |  Groningen | 34 | 14 | 6 | 14 | +4 | 48 |
| 10 | Sparta Rotterdam | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | -22 | 43 |
| 11 |  Fortuna Sittard | 34 | 11 | 6 | 17 | -14 | 39 |
| 12 |  GO Ahead Eagles | 34 | 8 | 14 | 12 | +1 | 38 |
| 13 | Excelsior | 34 | 10 | 8 | 16 | -13 | 38 |
| 14 |  Telstar | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | -6 | 37 |
| 15 |  PEC Zwolle | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | -27 | 37 |
| 16 |  FC Volendam | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | -20 | 32 |
| 17 |  NAC Breda | 34 | 6 | 11 | 17 | -23 | 29 |
| 18 |  Heracles | 34 | 5 | 4 | 25 | -50 | 19 |
Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior?
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Excelsior are favourites. Our model gives Sparta Rotterdam a 23% chance of winning, Excelsior 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior?
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We rate both teams to score at 64%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior kick off?
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Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior kicks off at 12:30 UTC on Sunday, 17 May 2026 at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel, Rotterdam.
