Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 Sep 2025

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam

Excelsior host Sparta Rotterdam in this Dutch Eredivisie meeting at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion, with kick-off set for 06:15 on Sunday 14 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Go Over the Total and Cheer on Goals

There’s a strong argument for backing Over 2.5 in the Total Goals market at -141 based on the information to hand. We’re expecting at least three goals to be scored in the clash between Excelsior and Sparta.

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4-2 Win for Sparta in Last Head-to-Head

Excelsior won their last game 1-0. This was recorded at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion at home to FC Twente. The Rotterdam side ended up with just 30% possession and had four shots on target, with Mike van Duinen bagging a late winning goal.

Sparta Rotterdam lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Feyenoord by a 4-0 scoreline at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel. Sparta had just 37% possession and didn’t record a single shot on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sparta beat Excelsior at home when the teams last met. It was a 4-2 scoreline at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel. Sparta have won three of the past 4 H2H games, with Excelsior picking up one win.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
9	Sp. Rotterdam	4	2	0	2	6	11	-5	6:11	6
16	Excelsior	4	1	0	3	3	11	-8	3:11	3

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Excelsior have 1 win and 3 losses, averaging 0.8 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts. Ruben den Uil's team have averaged 40.5% possession, 332.3 passes and 3.3 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 2.8 goals from 8.5 shots on goal, 17.5 attempts and 6.0 corners.

Mike van Duinen, Do-Young Yoon and Derensili Sanches Fernandes are joint-top scorers with 1 goals on the board. Adam Carlen is the leading assists maker on 1.

Sparta have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.5 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 10.9 attempts. There’s been an average of 40.4% possession, 352.4 passes, 2.8 corners awarded and 7.8 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.9 goals from 7.0 shots on goal and 20.0 attempts.

Tobias Lauritsen has landed 4 goals, Mitchell van Bergen 2, with Pelle Clement and two others scoring 1. Pelle Clement has clocked up 3 assists, with Nick Olij and Joel Drommel collectively keeping 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Excelsior predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Stijn van Gassel (GK), Ilias Bronkhorst, Stan Henderikx, Casper Widell, Arthur Zagre, Rick Meissen, Adam Carlén, Derensili Sanches Fernandes, Irakli Yegoian, Gyan de Regt, Szymon Włodarczyk.

Sparta Rotterdam predicted lineup (4-3-3): Joel Drommel (GK), Shurandy Sambo, Marvin Young, Mike Kleijn, Patrick Van Aanholt, Jens Toornstra, Joshua Kitolano, Pelle Clement, Mitchell Van Bergen, Tobias Lauritsen, Sayfallah Ltaief.

Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, top player prop picks, correct score recommendation, corners betting angle and best bet builder insights.

Match Prediction

We could see the ball hit the net a few times in this Eredivisie clash, so let’s take the -141 when it comes to Over 2.5. We’re confident of a return based on the available information.

The football betting tips stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each side. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent Eredivisie stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 4 Excelsior games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Sparta games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Sparta games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Sparta games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 4 games between these teams.

Over 2.5 Probability

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 58.5% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Excelsior 1 - 2 Sparta

We’re predicting Sparta to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at +700. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tobias Lauritsen Over 2.5 Shots -132

Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta) has covered the 2.5 shots total in three straight Eredivisie matches. We’re anticipating that he is able to perform well and cover the Player Shots line, with odds of -132 currently available.

Latest Tobias Lauritsen Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+200

First

+460

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

+148

Shots

Over 2.5

-132

Under 2.5

-

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Mitchell Van Bergen to Score +340

Mitchell Van Bergen (Sparta) has registered two goals in his past eight Eredivisie matches. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +340.

Latest Mitchell Van Bergen Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+340

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-122

Shots

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Excelsior Under 5.5 Corners -138

Excelsior have had under 5.5 corners in four straight matches. There are odds of -138 for this Excelsior Team Corners wager and we think the line is too high.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Excelsior

Total

9.25 3.25 6.00

Home

8.00 3.00 5.00

Away

10.50 3.50 7.00

Sparta

Total

10.60 2.80 7.80

Home

8.90 3.80 5.10

Away

11.00 3.20 7.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-122

Under 10.5

-115

Excelsior Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-138

Sparta Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-120

X

+700

2

+133

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Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Full-Time Odds Suggest Sparta Victory

The favourites have a 48% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with Sparta Rotterdam chalked up at +110 to land a win in this Eredivisie clash. Excelsior are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +220.

There are different betting angles when backing Sparta including the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager. This is available at -120 and there’s a half stake return if they only draw with Excelsior.

Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds and that means three goals or more are anticipated. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -164.

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Full-Time Result

1

+220

X

+255

2

+110

Half-Time Result

1

+265

X

+135

2

+160

Double Chance

1X

-143

12

-345

X2

-303

Draw No Bet

1

+130

2

-185

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-106

2 Hcp -0.25

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+110

Over 2.5

-141

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-164

No

+120

Tobias Lauritsen is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Favourite Tobias Lauritsen is priced at +460 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of +200.

Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta)

First

+200

Anytime

+460

Nesto Groen (Excelsior)

First

+285

Anytime

+700

Shunsuke Mito (Sparta)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Derensili Sanches Fernandes (Excelsior)

First

+320

Anytime

+750

Mitchell Van Bergen (Sparta)

First

+340

Anytime

+750

Mike Van Duinen (Excelsior)

First

+340

Anytime

+900

Sayfallah Ltaief (Sparta)

First

+370

Anytime

+950

Jens Toornstra (Sparta)

First

+375

Anytime

+1000

Joshua Kitolano (Sparta)

First

+390

Anytime

+1000

Gyan de Regt (Excelsior)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior)

First

+410

Anytime

+1050

Pelle Clement (Sparta)

First

+440

Anytime

+1150

Noah Naujoks (Excelsior)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Saïd Bakari (Sparta)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Chadwick Zach Booth (Excelsior)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Shurandy Sambo (Sparta)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Ilias Bronkhorst (Excelsior)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

+148

Nesto Groen (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-103

Shunsuke Mito (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-105

Derensili Sanches Fernandes (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-109

Mitchell Van Bergen (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-122

Sayfallah Ltaief (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-123

Under 0.5

-125

Mike Van Duinen (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-143

Gyan de Regt (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-143

Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-182

Jens Toornstra (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-192

Joshua Kitolano (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-204

Noah Naujoks (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

+133

Under 0.5

-213

Pelle Clement (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-250

Chadwick Zach Booth (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-263

Saïd Bakari (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-345

Shurandy Sambo (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-625

Ilias Bronkhorst (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-625

Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta)

Over 2.5

-132

Under 2.5

-

Nesto Groen (Excelsior)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

Derensili Sanches Fernandes (Excelsior)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

Sayfallah Ltaief (Sparta)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

Shunsuke Mito (Sparta)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

Mitchell Van Bergen (Sparta)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-

Mike Van Duinen (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

-

Jens Toornstra (Sparta)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

Joshua Kitolano (Sparta)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Gyan de Regt (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

-147

Under 1.5

-

Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-

Pelle Clement (Sparta)

Over 1.5

+165

Under 1.5

-

Noah Naujoks (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

+117

Under 1.5

-

Saïd Bakari (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Chadwick Zach Booth (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Shurandy Sambo (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-123

Under 0.5

-

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Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam Lineups & Team News

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