Sparta Rotterdam vs Heracles Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 11 Jan 2026

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Sparta Rotterdam vs Heracles

Sparta Rotterdam host Heracles at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel, with kick-off set for 10:45 on Sunday 11 January.

The betting odds for Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market is -172 and we think that this price looks really appealing. Sparta and Heracles should combine to cover the line and it’s a value wager.

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Sparta Rotterdam won last time out by a 1-0 scoreline. It was on the road against Volendam at Kras Stadion. Maurice Steijn's side had most of the ball enjoying 61% possession and ten shots on target, with Tobias Lauritsen bagging a late winning goal.

Heracles suffered a second straight league defeat when losing 3-0 in their previous Eredivisie game. This was at home to Heerenveen at Asito Stadion. The Almelo outfit recorded 42% possession and had two shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Heracles have not lost any of the past four games against Sparta. Their last clash was at Asito Stadion, with Heracles claiming a 3-0 home victory. The previous 10 H2H games have included six draws coupled with two victories apiece.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
10	Sp. Rotterdam	17	7	2	8	18	31	-13	18:31	23
17	Heracles	17	4	2	11	26	44	-18	26:44	14

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4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 12.7 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal. Sparta have had 48.6% possession, 400.8 passes and 5.5 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.2 goals from 15.2 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 7.2 corners.

Top goalscorer Tobias Lauritsen has found the net 5 times, Joshua Kitolano 2, with Shunsuke Mito and two other players on 1. Joshua Kitolano and Ayoub Oufkir are top assists makers with 2, while goalkeeper Joel Drommel has kept 4 clean sheets.

Heracles have won 3, lost 5 and drawn 2, with an average of 2.0 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts. Ernest Faber's team have averaged 44.9% possession, 342.6 passes, 5.0 corners taken and 5.9 corners against, while conceding 2.6 goals from 6.5 shots on goal and 13.9 attempts.

Jizz Hornkamp is the leading goalscorer with 7, Luka Kulenovic has 4, with Ivan Mesik and Damon Mirani getting 2. Ajdin Hrustic has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 5.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Sparta Rotterdam predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Joel Drommel (GK), Lushendry Martes, Marvin Young, Bruno Martins Indi, Teo Quintero, Julian Baas, Joshua Kitolano, Mitchell Van Bergen, Ayoni Santos, Shunsuke Mito, Tobias Lauritsen.

Heracles predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Timo Jansink (GK), Mike Te Wierik, Damon Mirani, Alec Van Hoorenbeeck, Djevencio van der Kust, Ajdin Hrustic, Thomas Bruns, Bryan Limbombe, Walid Ould-Chikh, Mario Engels, Luka Kulenovic.

Sparta Rotterdam vs Heracles Prediction & Betting Tips

Discover the top Sparta Rotterdam vs Heracles betting angles — from our trusted match prediction and likely score to corners market advice, key prop plays and a customized bet builder.

Match Prediction

This upcoming encounter could yield Over 2.5 Goals and we’re keen to back this Eredivisie prediction. There is plenty of value when it comes betting this selection at odds of -172.

When it comes to making our expert football predictions, it’s important to study team news and observe the latest form. There are lots of Eredivisie stats that can also help to shape our picks.

Key Sparta Rotterdam vs Heracles league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Sparta games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Sparta games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 17 of the last 20 Heracles games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Heracles games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Heracles games.

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 63.3% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 70%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sparta 2 - 2 Heracles

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mario Engels Over 0.5 Shots On Target +130

Mario Engels (Heracles) has totalled at least one shot on goal in back-to-back Eredivisie games. Out of the prop bets currently on offer, we’re opting for the +130 when it comes to this Shots on Target wager.

Latest Mario Engels Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+420

First

+1200

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-238

Shots

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

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Joshua Kitolano to Score +370

Joshua Kitolano (Sparta) has racked up three goals in his past nine Eredivisie home matches. We’ll throw a dart at +370 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.

Latest Joshua Kitolano Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+370

First

+1100

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+132

Under 0.5

-238

Shots

Over 1.5

+123

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Over 10.5 Corners -120

It’s been five consecutive Sparta Rotterdam matches where 10.5 corners has been covered, while the same outcome has happened in three straight Heracles away games. The Total Corners line is on the low side and we’re looking to go over this number at odds of -120.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sparta

Total

12.70 5.50 7.20

Home

11.70 3.80 7.90

Away

11.20 3.90 7.30

Heracles

Total

10.90 5.00 5.90

Home

9.90 5.00 4.90

Away

11.70 4.10 7.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-112

Under 10.5

-127

Sparta Corners

Over 5.5

-122

Under 5.5

-116

Heracles Corners

Over 4.5

-111

Under 4.5

-128

Most Corners

1

-154

X

+700

2

+155

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Sparta Rotterdam vs Heracles 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.

With a 56% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, Sparta Rotterdam are favourites to come out on top in this Eredivisie clash and they’re available at -125 with the bookmakers. Heracles are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +300.

If you want to back Sparta to win, then you can take the Asian Handicap -0.5 option. This selection is priced at -125, although Heracles +0.5 is -100 and the latter puts the draw on your side.

Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds and that means three goals or more are anticipated. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -179 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Full-Time Result

1

-125

X

+290

2

+300

Half-Time Result

1

+128

X

+150

2

+300

Double Chance

1X

-435

12

-417

X2

-105

Draw No Bet

1

-278

2

+185

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-125

2 Hcp +0.5

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+132

Over 2.5

-172

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-179

No

+133

You will find favourite Tobias Lauritsen at +370 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get +125 that he finds the net any time.

Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta)

First

+125

Anytime

+370

Luka Kulenovic (Heracles)

First

+210

Anytime

+600

Mitchell Van Bergen (Sparta)

First

+220

Anytime

+650

Shunsuke Mito (Sparta)

First

+230

Anytime

+700

Lance Duijvestijn (Sparta)

First

+260

Anytime

+800

Jonathan de Guzmán (Sparta)

First

+330

Anytime

+950

Ajdin Hrustic (Heracles)

First

+350

Anytime

+1050

Bryan Limbombe (Heracles)

First

+370

Anytime

+1000

Joshua Kitolano (Sparta)

First

+370

Anytime

+1100

Jens Toornstra (Sparta)

First

+400

Anytime

+1200

Mario Engels (Heracles)

First

+420

Anytime

+1200

Pelle Clement (Sparta)

First

+450

Anytime

+1300

Thomas Bruns (Heracles)

First

+480

Anytime

+1300

Ivan Mesik (Heracles)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Julian Baas (Sparta)

First

+500

Anytime

+1500

Mike Kleijn (Sparta)

First

+550

Anytime

+1600

Saïd Bakari (Sparta)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Patrick van Aanholt (Sparta)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Jan Zamburek (Heracles)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Djevencio Van der Kust (Heracles)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Sem Scheperman (Heracles)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Damon Mirani (Heracles)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Bruno Martins Indi (Sparta)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Luka Kulenovic (Heracles)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-100

Shunsuke Mito (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-111

Mitchell Van Bergen (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-114

Lance Duijvestijn (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-147

Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-204

Bryan Limbombe (Heracles)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-204

Jonathan de Guzmán (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-213

Ajdin Hrustic (Heracles)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-213

Mario Engels (Heracles)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-238

Joshua Kitolano (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+132

Under 0.5

-238

Thomas Bruns (Heracles)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-263

Jens Toornstra (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-263

Pelle Clement (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-345

Ivan Mesik (Heracles)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-370

Julian Baas (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-385

Mike Kleijn (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-476

Saïd Bakari (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-556

Sem Scheperman (Heracles)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-526

Jan Zamburek (Heracles)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-588

Patrick van Aanholt (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-588

Djevencio Van der Kust (Heracles)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-625

Damon Mirani (Heracles)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-833

Bruno Martins Indi (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-1111

Luka Kulenovic (Heracles)

Over 2.5

+104

Under 2.5

-

Shunsuke Mito (Sparta)

Over 2.5

+102

Under 2.5

-

Mitchell Van Bergen (Sparta)

Over 2.5

-112

Under 2.5

-

Lance Duijvestijn (Sparta)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

-

Jonathan de Guzmán (Sparta)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

Ajdin Hrustic (Heracles)

Over 1.5

-104

Under 1.5

-

Bryan Limbombe (Heracles)

Over 1.5

-111

Under 1.5

-

Joshua Kitolano (Sparta)

Over 1.5

+123

Under 1.5

-

Jens Toornstra (Sparta)

Over 1.5

+133

Under 1.5

-

Mario Engels (Heracles)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

Thomas Bruns (Heracles)

Over 1.5

+117

Under 1.5

-

Patrick van Aanholt (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-

Sem Scheperman (Heracles)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-

Djevencio Van der Kust (Heracles)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-

Jan Zamburek (Heracles)

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-

Pelle Clement (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Saïd Bakari (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Mike Kleijn (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Julian Baas (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Ivan Mesik (Heracles)

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

-

Damon Mirani (Heracles)

Over 0.5

+106

Under 0.5

-

Sparta have five defeats, three victories and two draws in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 2.10.

Heracles have recorded eight defeats, one victory and one draw in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 2.70.

The past meeting at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel saw Sparta draw 0-0 with Heracles. The past 5 H2H games at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel have involved four draws and one Heracles win.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Sparta Rotterdam Home Stats		3-2-5	3.10	1.00	2.10	6	4	5	5
Heracles Away Stats		1-1-8	3.60	0.90	2.70	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

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Sparta Rotterdam vs Heracles Lineups & Team News

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