Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 May 2026

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior

Sparta Rotterdam host Excelsior at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel, with kick-off set for 08:30 on Sunday 17 May.

We’ll back Excelsior to beat Sparta on the Asian Handicap, with odds of -125 on offer that they triumph with a +0.5 goal advantage. If the visitors can avoid a loss, then we enjoy a payout with this bet.

Sparta Rotterdam were defeated on the road in their last game. FC Twente won 4-0 at De Grolsch Veste. Sparta had 43% possession and recorded one shot on target.

Excelsior hosted Volendam at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion in their previous game, ending in a 1-1 draw. Ruben den Uil's team had two shots on goal and boasted 67% possession, with Gibson Yah (own goal) finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sparta have triumphed in the last two clashes against Excelsior. Travelling to Van Donge & De Roo Stadion, a 1-0 win was achieved following a 4-2 home victory at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel. Sparta have triumphed in four of the previous 5 H2H meetings, while Excelsior have won once.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Excelsior	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
16	Sp. Rotterdam	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Sparta have 1 win, 6 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 12.9 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal. Maurice Steijn's men have averaged 47.8% possession, 400.3 passes and 4.3 corners per game, conceding 2.2 goals and 6.1 corners from 15.3 attempts and 5.8 shots on goal.

Milan Zonneveld is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Tobias Lauritsen and Shunsuke Mito each have 2. Leading assistor is Mitchell van Bergen with 2, while goalkeeper Joel Drommel has 2 clean sheets.

Excelsior have won 2, lost 5 and drawn 3, with an average of 5.0 shots on goal, 14.1 attempts and 1.5 goals. The Rotterdam club average 53.2% possession, 434.7 passes, 4.1 corners taken and 4.8 corners against them, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 11.9 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.

Derensili Sanches Fernandes is the leading scorer with 5 goals, followed by Noah Naujoks on 3, with Casper Widell and two others bagging 1. Arthur Zagre and Gyan de Regt are top assists providers with 2, while Stijn van Gassel has recorded one clean sheet in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Sparta Rotterdam confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Joel Drommel (GK), Said Bakari, Marvin Young, Teo Quintero, Giannino Vianello, Pelle Clement, Joshua Kitolano, Ayoni Santos, Vito van Crooij, Shunsuke Mito, Tobias Lauritsen.

Excelsior confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Stijn van Gassel (GK), Rick Meissen, Casper Widell, Lewis Schouten, Arthur Zagre, Noah Naujoks, Lennard Hartjes, Irakli Yegoian, Derensili Sanches Fernandes, Mike van Duinen, Gyan de Regt.

Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior Prediction & Betting Tips

Make the most of Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, corners advice, key player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re taking Excelsior on the Asian Handicap with +0.5 goal start. The away team can either triumph or secure a draw in this Eredivisie encounter, with this wager looking like value at -125.

We take note of any injuries or suspensions affecting each side before going ahead with our football predictions. The Eredivisie form guide and stats also help the team at Sportsgambler.com crunch the numbers ahead of the action.

Key Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Excelsior in 4 consecutive games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Excelsior in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Excelsior in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Sparta in 5 consecutive games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Sparta in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Sparta in 12 of their last 18 games at home.

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 55.6% prospect of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Excelsior Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -125 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Sparta 1 - 1 Excelsior

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves a 1-1 scoreline. The odds of +600 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Derensili Sanches Fernandes Over 1.5 Shots -137

Derensili Sanches Fernandes (Excelsior) has totalled over 1.5 shots in five consecutive Eredivisie matches away from home. Out of the prop bets currently on offer, we’re opting for the -137 when it comes to this Player Shots wager.

Latest Derensili Sanches Fernandes Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+290

First

+900

Shots

Over 1.5

-128

Under 1.5

-

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Gyan de Regt To Score +320

Gyan de Regt (Excelsior) can be wagered at +320 to be on the scoresheet. We believe this is the best of the player props, with healthy odds available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.

Latest Gyan de Regt Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+320

First

+950

Shots

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Excelsior To Have Most Corners +108

Excelsior have had the most corners in three straight games, while Sparta Rotterdam have lost the Corner Match Bet in seven consecutive matches. Excelsior should be capable of winning this Corner Match Bet and the odds of +108 look value.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sparta

Total

10.40 4.30 6.10

Home

11.90 5.10 6.80

Away

11.30 4.70 6.60

Excelsior

Total

8.90 4.10 4.80

Home

8.10 4.40 3.70

Away

10.60 3.80 6.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-114

Under 10.5

-125

Sparta Corners

Over 5.5

-115

Under 5.5

-123

Excelsior Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-118

Most Corners

1

-139

X

+650

2

+140

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Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior 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.

Sparta Rotterdam are available at -109 to come away with a triumph in this Eredivisie clash, meaning a 52% likelihood of winning according to the published betting odds. Excelsior are regarded as the least likely winner at +240.

As the name suggests, the Draw No Bet market means money back if the game ends level. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Sparta at -222 and Excelsior at +150.

If you’re anticipating a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -263.

The good news is that you can access hundreds of markets for any Eredivisie game. The best football betting sites have a massive range of pre-match and In-Play betting options.

Full-Time Result

1

-109

X

+280

2

+240

Half-Time Result

1

+130

X

+145

2

+245

Double Chance

1X

-333

12

-400

X2

-119

Draw No Bet

1

-222

2

+150

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-109

2 Hcp +0.5

-114

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+180

Over 2.5

-238

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-263

No

+180

Tobias Lauritsen is the First Goalscorer favourite at +420. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at +130.

Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta)

First

+420

Anytime

+130

Milan Zonneveld (Sparta)

First

+430

Anytime

+130

Shunsuke Mito (Sparta)

First

+600

Anytime

+180

Noah Naujoks (Excelsior)

First

+650

Anytime

+210

Mitchell Van Bergen (Sparta)

First

+700

Anytime

+230

Jerolldino Bergraaf (Excelsior)

First

+700

Anytime

+240

Derensili Sanches Fernandes (Excelsior)

First

+900

Anytime

+290

Vito Van Crooij (Sparta)

First

+950

Anytime

+290

Mike Van Duinen (Excelsior)

First

+900

Anytime

+300

Gyan de Regt (Excelsior)

First

+950

Anytime

+320

Miliano Jonathans (Excelsior)

First

+1100

Anytime

+360

Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior)

First

+1200

Anytime

+400

Joshua Kitolano (Sparta)

First

+1200

Anytime

+400

Jonathan de Guzmán (Sparta)

First

+1400

Anytime

+440

Jens Toornstra (Sparta)

First

+1600

Anytime

+480

Lennard Hartjes (Excelsior)

First

+1500

Anytime

+500

Emil Hansson (Excelsior)

First

+1600

Anytime

+500

Pelle Clement (Sparta)

First

+1700

Anytime

+500

Julian Baas (Sparta)

First

+1800

Anytime

+550

Lewis Schouten (Excelsior)

First

+1700

Anytime

+575

Mathijs Tielemans (Excelsior)

First

+1900

Anytime

+600

Patrick van Aanholt (Sparta)

First

+2200

Anytime

+750

Milan Zonneveld (Sparta)

Over 3.5

+107

Under 3.5

-

Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta)

Over 3.5

-116

Under 3.5

-

Shunsuke Mito (Sparta)

Over 2.5

-116

Under 2.5

-

Noah Naujoks (Excelsior)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-

Jerolldino Bergraaf (Excelsior)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-

Miliano Jonathans (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

Joshua Kitolano (Sparta)

Over 1.5

+165

Under 1.5

-

Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-

Gyan de Regt (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-

Mike Van Duinen (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

-116

Under 1.5

-

Vito Van Crooij (Sparta)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-

Derensili Sanches Fernandes (Excelsior)

Over 1.5

-128

Under 1.5

-

Jonathan de Guzmán (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

-

Jens Toornstra (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Lennard Hartjes (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

-

Emil Hansson (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

Pelle Clement (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Julian Baas (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-

Lewis Schouten (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

Mathijs Tielemans (Excelsior)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-

Patrick van Aanholt (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Eredivisie matches only
Sparta have racked up four victories, four draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

Excelsior have swerved defeat on their travels in the previous three matches. Ruben den Uil's team have recorded four draws, three wins and three losses in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

Sparta were 4-2 victors against Excelsior last time out at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Sparta Rotterdam Home Stats		4-4-2	2.20	1.20	1.00	2	8	4	6
Excelsior Away Stats		3-4-3	3.00	1.40	1.60	6	4	8	2

• 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

Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior Lineups & Team News

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