Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Aug 2025

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht

Sparta Rotterdam host Utrecht in this Dutch Eredivisie match at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel, with kick-off set for 08:30 on Sunday 17 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

We’re Expecting Three or More Goals to Be Scored

The price of -147 looks attractive when it comes to backing Over 2.5 Goals. We are expecting a payout when Sparta go up against Utrecht and the Total Goals market provides a golden opportunity.

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1-1 Draw in Pair’s Last Meeting

Sparta Rotterdam were beaten in their last game. On their travels, they suffered a 6-1 loss against PSV Eindhoven at Philips Stadion. Maurice Steijn's side enjoyed just 34% possession and had four shots on target, with Sayfallah Ltaief bagging the goal.

FC Utrecht claimed a home victory in their previous Eredivisie game. A 4-0 win occurred against Heracles at Stadion Galgenwaard. They were 48% in the possession stakes and recorded seven shots on goal, with Gjivai Zechiel, David Min, Victor Jensen and Dani de Wit on the scoresheet.

Three days ago, Utrecht won 2-1 at home to Servette in the Europa League qualifier.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Utrecht are unbeaten when it comes to the past three games against Sparta, with the last clash ending in a 1-1 draw at Stadion Galgenwaard. The past 10 H2H matches have included six Utrecht victories, two draws and two Sparta wins.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Utrecht	1	1	0	0	4	0	4	4:0	3
16	Sp. Rotterdam	1	0	0	1	1	6	-5	1:6	0

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4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 11.7 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal. Sparta have had 43.5% possession, 378.0 passes and 2.9 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.5 goals from 17.0 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.8 corners.

Top scorer Tobias Lauritsen has found the net 3 times, with Gjivai Zechiel, Mitchell van Bergen, Noekkvi Thorisson and Shunsuke Mito getting 2 goals each. Pelle Clement has the most assists with 3, while goalkeeper Nick Olij has 3 clean sheets.

Utrecht have 5 victories, 2 defeats and 3 draws, averaging 5.0 shots on goal, 14.8 attempts and 2.0 goals. They average 45.7% possession, 377.8 passes, 4.4 corners awarded and 5.2 corners against, while 0.7 goals have been conceded from 10.6 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal.

Miguel Rodriguez got 5 goals, Sebastien Haller notched 3, while David Min and two other players scored 2. Yoann Cathline has had 4 assists, with Vasilios Barkas and Michael Brouwer notching 3 clean sheets between them in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Sparta Rotterdam predicted lineup (4-4-2): Joel Drommel (GK), Saïd Bakari, Marvin Young, Bruno Martins Indi, Patrick Van Aanholt, Joshua Kitolano, Jens Toornstra, Pelle Clement, Sayfallah Ltaief, Shunsuke Mito, Tobias Lauritsen.

FC Utrecht predicted lineup (4-3-3): Vasilios Barkas (GK), Siebe Horemans, Mike van der Hoorn, Nick Viergever, Souffian El Karouani, Victor Jensen, Alonzo Engwanda, Gjivai Zechiël, Adrian Blake, David Min, Yoann Cathline.

Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht Prediction & Betting Tips

From our key match prediction to corners advice, correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht betting tips covers it all.

Match Prediction

We can’t pass up the chance to back Over 2.5 Goals, with this Eredivisie encounter set to feature a combined three goals or more. Take odds of -147 that this outcome happens with confidence.

The latest Eredivisie injury and suspension news can have a big bearing and we use this data as well as the latest form guide. We’re also keen to study the football stats so that we can get the fullest picture of how the action might happen.

Key Sparta Rotterdam vs FC Utrecht league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Sparta games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Sparta games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 17 Utrecht games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Utrecht games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 games between these teams.

Over 2.5 Probability

The top betting apps make it a 59.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sparta 1 - 2 Utrecht

There are odds of +750 available that Utrecht land a 2-1 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Player Prop Picks

David Min Under 0.5 Shots On Target -167

David Min (Utrecht) hasn’t recorded a shot on goal in nine of the past ten Eredivisie matches on the road. We can use these statistics to our advantage, with odds of -167 on offer that he fails to cover the Shots on Target line.

Latest David Min Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+260

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-106

Under 0.5

-159

Shots

Over 1.5

-123

Under 1.5

-

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Adrian Blake To Score +285

Adrian Blake (Utrecht) can be backed at +285 to find the net. Using all evidence, we are happy to back him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Adrian Blake Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+285

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-141

Shots

Over 2.5

+143

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -137

The 10.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in five straight Sparta Rotterdam home games. It stands to reason that the line won’t be reached and you can secure odds of -137 for this Total Corners bet.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sparta

Total

8.70 2.90 5.80

Home

9.00 4.80 4.20

Away

10.80 3.50 7.30

Utrecht

Total

9.60 4.40 5.20

Home

9.70 5.00 4.70

Away

10.20 4.50 5.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-102

Under 10.5

-139

Sparta Corners

Over 4.5

-138

Under 4.5

-100

Utrecht Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Most Corners

1

+123

X

+650

2

-109

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Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht 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.

Close Game in the Eyes of the Betting Sites

If you’re looking to wager Sparta Rotterdam to secure victory in the Eredivisie, then the bookmakers have chalked them up at +163. FC Utrecht are on offer at betting odds of +140 and the draw is +275.

If you think Utrecht can overcome Sparta, then there’s an Asian Handicap option where the former are +102 with a -0.25 deficit. There’s half your money back in the event of a draw.

Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. BTTS Yes is on offer at -172 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.

The top football betting sites provide hundreds of markets for the latest Eredivisie matches. Be sure to peruse all of the available options before going ahead with your preferred wager.

Full-Time Result

1

+163

X

+275

2

+140

Half-Time Result

1

+220

X

+135

2

+188

Double Chance

1X

-185

12

-385

X2

-217

Draw No Bet

1

-109

2

-132

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-147

2 Hcp -0.25

+102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+115

Over 2.5

-149

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-172

No

+123

Yoann Cathline Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Yoann Cathline is the market leader at +550 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Yoann Cathline (Utrecht)

First

+235

Anytime

+550

Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta)

First

+235

Anytime

+650

David Min (Utrecht)

First

+260

Anytime

+700

Adrian Blake (Utrecht)

First

+285

Anytime

+750

Shunsuke Mito (Sparta)

First

+320

Anytime

+850

Victor Jensen (Utrecht)

First

+370

Anytime

+850

Davy van den Berg (Utrecht)

First

+430

Anytime

+1000

Dani De Wit (Utrecht)

First

+440

Anytime

+1000

Joshua Kitolano (Sparta)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Can Bozdogan (Utrecht)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Jens Toornstra (Sparta)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Miliano Jonathans (Utrecht)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Sayfallah Ltaief (Sparta)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Pelle Clement (Sparta)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Zidane Iqbal (Utrecht)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Saïd Bakari (Sparta)

First

+575

Anytime

+1700

Matisse Didden (Utrecht)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Gjivai Zechiël (Utrecht)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Souffian El Karouani (Utrecht)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Niklas Vesterlund (Utrecht)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Siebe Horemans (Utrecht)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Alonzo Engwanda (Utrecht)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

+120

Yoann Cathline (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

+112

Shunsuke Mito (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-130

Adrian Blake (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-141

Sayfallah Ltaief (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-132

David Min (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-106

Under 0.5

-159

Victor Jensen (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-154

Davy van den Berg (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-200

Jens Toornstra (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-200

Joshua Kitolano (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-208

Dani De Wit (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-222

Can Bozdogan (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-250

Pelle Clement (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-263

Souffian El Karouani (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-270

Gjivai Zechiël (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-313

Saïd Bakari (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-417

Miliano Jonathans (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-345

Zidane Iqbal (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-333

Matisse Didden (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-500

Siebe Horemans (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-625

Niklas Vesterlund (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-625

Alonzo Engwanda (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+370

Under 0.5

-714

Yoann Cathline (Utrecht)

Over 2.5

-102

Under 2.5

-

Adrian Blake (Utrecht)

Over 2.5

+143

Under 2.5

-

Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta)

Over 2.5

-132

Under 2.5

-

Gjivai Zechiël (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

+123

Under 1.5

-

David Min (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

-123

Under 1.5

-

Shunsuke Mito (Sparta)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

Victor Jensen (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-

Davy van den Berg (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

-102

Under 1.5

-

Dani De Wit (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Joshua Kitolano (Sparta)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

Can Bozdogan (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Jens Toornstra (Sparta)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Sayfallah Ltaief (Sparta)

Over 1.5

-133

Under 1.5

-

Souffian El Karouani (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

+106

Under 1.5

-

Siebe Horemans (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Niklas Vesterlund (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-

Miliano Jonathans (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-

Matisse Didden (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-

Saïd Bakari (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-

Zidane Iqbal (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

-

Pelle Clement (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Alonzo Engwanda (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-

Utrecht Undefeated in Previous Seven H2H Meetings at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel vs Sparta

Sparta have four wins, four losses and two draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Utrecht have recorded five draws, four wins and one loss in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 2.00 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

The previous Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel encounter involved a 4-1 Utrecht win against Sparta. There have been two draws in the previous 7 H2H matches at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel along with five Utrecht victories.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Sparta Rotterdam Home Stats		4-2-4	2.50	1.30	1.20	3	7	4	6
Utrecht Away Stats		4-5-1	3.40	2.00	1.40	7	3	7	3

• 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 Utrecht Lineups & Team News

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