Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Aug 2026
Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam Predictions
The Asian Handicap selection of Excelsior 0.0 means that there is money back if the game ends level. We can get odds of -135 that they manage to beat Sparta and we’re confident with this bet.
Our Excelsior vs Sparta betting coverage includes detailed reasoning for the main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Excelsior meet Sparta Rotterdam at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion, with kick-off set for 11:30 on Saturday 29 August.
Excelsior lost their last game, suffering a 2-1 home defeat to PSV Eindhoven at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion. The Kralingers managed two shots on target and had 42% possession, with Casper Widell registering the goal.
Sparta Rotterdam drew 3-3 in their previous game. This was at home against FC Utrecht at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel. Rogier Meijer's side managed six shots on goal and enjoyed 56% possession, with Marvin Young, Milan Zonneveld and Nick Verschuren all on target.
H2H: 3-2 Win for Excelsior in Last Head-to-Head
The last clash between Excelsior and Sparta saw the former triumph on the road. It was a 3-2 scoreline at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel. The past 6 H2H games have seen Sparta claim four wins and Excelsior triumphing two times.
| Eredivisie | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 |  Excelsior |
10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 19 | -3 | 16:19 | 11 |
| 14 |  Sp. Rotterdam |
10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 24 | -7 | 17:24 | 9 |
Excelsior have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 2.1 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 13.1 attempts. Ruben den Uil's men have averaged 51.2% possession, 420.2 passes and 3.7 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.4 goals from 4.8 shots on goal, 13.2 attempts and 4.9 corners.
Derensili Sanches Fernandes is the top goalscorer with 5, Noah Naujoks has 4, with Casper Widell and two other players on 2. Gyan de Regt is the leading assists maker on 4, with goalkeeper Stijn van Gassel keeping 2 clean sheets.
Sparta have won 2, lost 5 and drawn 3, with an average of 13.6 attempts, 4.3 shots on goal and 1.3 goals. Sparta average 46.3% possession, 386.8 passes, 4.1 corners awarded and 7.3 corners against them, while 2.0 goals have been conceded from 4.8 shots on goal and 15.0 attempts.
Milan Zonneveld has scored 3, followed by Marvin Young, Tobias Lauritsen and Shunsuke Mito with 2 goals apiece. Bas Kuipers, Shunsuke Mito and Tobias Lauritsen are top assists providers with 2, while Joel Drommel has recorded 2 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Excelsior confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Stijn van Gassel (GK), Rick Meissen, Casper Widell, Jan Plug, Simon Janssen, Lennard Hartjes, Irakli Yegoian, Daniel van Vianen, Aymen Sliti, David Garden, Agust Thorsteinsson.
Sparta Rotterdam confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Filip Bednarek (GK), Lushendry Martes, Marvin Young, Bruno Martins Indi, Bas Kuipers, Julian Baas, Jens Toornstra, Robin van Cruijsen, Shunsuke Mito, Mitchell van Bergen, Milan Zonneveld.
Main Match Prediction
Excelsior are available at odds of -135 and that can be taken with confidence when it comes to Asian Handicap 0.0 for this Eredivisie game. We believe the home team can claim a victory.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
Team news is very useful and our football tipsters are keen to identify the players who are doubtful with injury. You’ll also find us studying the form guide, with lots of Eredivisie data available which provides a clear picture from the stats.
The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 57.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, we think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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1
Sparta
Excelsior are available at +600 to secure a 2-1 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.
Player Prop Picks
Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior) has had a minimum of one shot on goal in three straight Eredivisie games. Out of all the prop bets available, we’re going to take the +108 when it comes to this Shots on Target wager.
Aymen Sliti (Excelsior) can be backed at +300 to score. We’ll take a chance with this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.
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Corners Prediction
In their past four games, Sparta Rotterdam have covered the 4.5 corners line, while the previous three Excelsior matches have involved them conceding over 4.5 corners. We think it’s possible that Sparta will cover the Team Corners line and there are odds of -104 available.
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Bet Builder Tips
A bet builder can provide entertainment and we’ve got Excelsior with the 0.0 Asian Handicap, three or more goals as well as Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior) to record a minimum of one shot on target.
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Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Excelsior are the +118 favourites on the 1x2 betting. That implies a 46% chance of triumphing in this Eredivisie encounter according to the latest odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +195 about Sparta Rotterdam.
It sometimes pays to go down the Half-Time Result route and the draw is available at +132. Alternatively, Excelsior can be backed at +155 and Sparta are on offer at +225.
Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds and that means three goals or more are anticipated. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -217.
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Those interested in favourite David Garden to find the net first are able to get +410. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +140.
Stats: Last 10 Eredivisie matches only.
Excelsior have five defeats, three draws and two wins in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.50.
Sparta have recorded five defeats, three victories and two draws in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 2.30.
When the teams previously met at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion, Sparta defeated Excelsior 1-0. The past 3 H2H games at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion have seen two Sparta victories and just one triumph for Excelsior.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Home Stats |
2-3-5 | 3.00 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | |
| Sparta Rotterdam Away Stats |
3-2-5 | 3.60 | 1.30 | 2.30 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Eredivisie: 17/05 2026 Sparta Rotterdam 2 Excelsior 3
- Eredivisie: 14/09 2025 Excelsior 0 Sparta Rotterdam 1
- Eredivisie: 17/02 2024 Sparta Rotterdam 4 Excelsior 2
- Eredivisie: 01/10 2023 Excelsior 2 Sparta Rotterdam 1
- Eredivisie: 05/03 2023 Excelsior 1 Sparta Rotterdam 4
- Eredivisie: 14/01 2023 Sparta Rotterdam 1 Excelsior 0
Excelsior League Stats
Sparta Rotterdam League Stats
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 2.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.70 corners awarded and 4.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 3.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 7.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 6.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 51.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 46.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Excelsior this season are Noah Naujoks (2), Casper Widell (1), David Garden (1)
- Top Assistors for Excelsior this season are Irakli Yegoian (2), Simon Janssen (2), Gyan de Regt (1)
Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam Lineups & Team News
Be smart with your bets — check the Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam team news beforehand. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed Eredivisie lineups and the latest on injuries.
Excelsior Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Sparta Rotterdam Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Excelsior Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Sparta Rotterdam Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Excelsior Substitutes
- 2E. da Silva
- 5Stan Henderikx
- 11Alireza Jahanbakhsh
- 12Kasey Bos
- 18Valentin Sulzbacher
- 21Ilano Silva Timas
- 22Osman Mohamed Turay
- 23Yaqub Finey
- 24Guilliano Cairo
- 28Nesto Groen
- 40Tijmen Holla
Sparta Rotterdam Substitutes
- 12Boyd Reith
- 13Nick Verschuren
- 14Teo Quintero
- 15Giannino Vianello
- 16Alwande Roaldsoey
- 17Casper Terho
- 19Andrej Kostic
- 20Pascal Kuiper
- 22Joel Ideho
- 30Rik Suur
Previous Excelsior Lineups
Previous Sparta Rotterdam Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Excelsio Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Ruben den Uil
Sparta Rotterdam Player Stats & Squad
Eredivisie Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feyenoord | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 32:11 | 24 |
| 2 | Ajax | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 29:13 | 21 |
| 3 | PSV | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 28:13 | 20 |
| 4 | Twente | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 19:10 | 20 |
| 5 | AZ Alkmaar | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 20:12 | 20 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 17:17 | 18 |
| 7 | SC Heerenveen | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 18:13 | 15 |
| 8 | Groningen | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 24:21 | 15 |
| 9 | Go Ahead E. | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 23:23 | 14 |
| 10 | Cambuur | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 19:22 | 12 |
| 11 | Utrecht | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 17:27 | 12 |
| 12 | NEC Nijmegen | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 17:18 | 11 |
| 13 | Excelsior | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 16:19 | 11 |
| 14 | Sp. Rotterdam | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 17:24 | 9 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11:23 | 8 |
| 16 | Telstar | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12:21 | 6 |
| 17 | Den Haag | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 13:23 | 6 |
| 18 | Willem II | 10 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 10:32 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twente | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10:5 | 12 |
| 2 | PSV | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 14:5 | 11 |
| 3 | Go Ahead E. | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 14:8 | 11 |
| 4 | AZ Alkmaar | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9:5 | 10 |
| 5 | Feyenoord | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11:4 | 8 |
| 6 | SC Heerenveen | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7:5 | 7 |
| 7 | Groningen | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11:11 | 7 |
| 8 | Fortuna Sittard | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6:9 | 7 |
| 9 | Ajax | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 11:9 | 6 |
| 10 | Sp. Rotterdam | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9:14 | 5 |
| 11 | Utrecht | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9:15 | 5 |
| 12 | NEC Nijmegen | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 9:12 | 4 |
| 13 | Den Haag | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8:12 | 4 |
| 14 | Cambuur | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8:15 | 4 |
| 15 | Excelsior | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:10 | 3 |
| 16 | PEC Zwolle | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5:14 | 3 |
| 17 | Telstar | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8:15 | 2 |
| 18 | Willem II | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4:16 | 1 |
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