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. 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
9	Utrecht	8	3	1	4	15	10	5	15:10	10
11	Sp. Rotterdam	8	3	1	4	11	22	-11	11:22	10

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

Sparta Rotterdam confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Joel Drommel (GK), Said Bakari, Marvin Young, Bruno Martins Indi, Patrick van Aanholt, Joshua Kitolano, Jens Toornstra, Pelle Clement, Shunsuke Mito, Tobias Lauritsen, Sayfallah Ltaief.

FC Utrecht confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Michael Brouwer (GK), Siebe Horemans, Mike van der Hoorn, Nick Viergever, Souffian El Karouani, Alonzo Engwanda, Gjivai Zechiel, Miguel Rodriguez, Victor Jensen, Adrian Blake, Dani de Wit.

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 +800 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

Top Pick: 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

+285

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-182

Shots

Over 1.5

-112

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

+310

First

+800

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-154

Shots

Over 1.5

-192

Under 1.5

-

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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

+105

Under 10.5

-149

Sparta Corners

Over 4.5

-138

Under 4.5

-100

Utrecht Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Most Corners

1

+112

X

+650

2

+102

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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 FC Utrecht to secure victory in the Eredivisie, then the bookmakers have chalked them up at +165. Sparta Rotterdam are on offer at betting odds of +145 and the draw is +255.

If you think Sparta can overcome Utrecht, then there’s an Asian Handicap option where the former are +105 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 -156 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

+145

X

+255

2

+165

Half-Time Result

1

+200

X

+130

2

+215

Double Chance

1X

-222

12

-345

X2

-192

Draw No Bet

1

-130

2

-111

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+105

2 Hcp +0.25

-154

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+102

Over 2.5

-132

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-156

No

+114

Tobias Lauritsen Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Tobias Lauritsen is the market leader at +600 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta)

First

+230

Anytime

+600

Yoann Cathline (Utrecht)

First

+235

Anytime

+550

David Min (Utrecht)

First

+285

Anytime

+700

Adrian Blake (Utrecht)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Shunsuke Mito (Sparta)

First

+320

Anytime

+800

Victor Jensen (Utrecht)

First

+350

Anytime

+800

Davy van den Berg (Utrecht)

First

+460

Anytime

+1050

Dani De Wit (Utrecht)

First

+460

Anytime

+1100

Can Bozdogan (Utrecht)

First

+500

Anytime

+1150

Joshua Kitolano (Sparta)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Jens Toornstra (Sparta)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Zidane Iqbal (Utrecht)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Pelle Clement (Sparta)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Miliano Jonathans (Utrecht)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Sayfallah Ltaief (Sparta)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Saïd Bakari (Sparta)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Matisse Didden (Utrecht)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Gjivai Zechiël (Utrecht)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Souffian El Karouani (Utrecht)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Siebe Horemans (Utrecht)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Niklas Vesterlund (Utrecht)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Alonzo Engwanda (Utrecht)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

+123

Yoann Cathline (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

+112

Shunsuke Mito (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-130

Sayfallah Ltaief (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-112

Under 0.5

-128

Adrian Blake (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-154

David Min (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-182

Victor Jensen (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-164

Jens Toornstra (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-200

Joshua Kitolano (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-208

Davy van den Berg (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+148

Under 0.5

-222

Dani De Wit (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-233

Pelle Clement (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-263

Can Bozdogan (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-263

Souffian El Karouani (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-278

Saïd Bakari (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-400

Gjivai Zechiël (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-333

Zidane Iqbal (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-333

Miliano Jonathans (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-357

Matisse Didden (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+295

Under 0.5

-500

Niklas Vesterlund (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+370

Under 0.5

-667

Siebe Horemans (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+380

Under 0.5

-714

Alonzo Engwanda (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+400

Under 0.5

-769

Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta)

Over 2.5

-137

Under 2.5

-

Yoann Cathline (Utrecht)

Over 2.5

-102

Under 2.5

-

Gjivai Zechiël (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

David Min (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

-112

Under 1.5

-

Adrian Blake (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

-192

Under 1.5

-

Shunsuke Mito (Sparta)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

-

Victor Jensen (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

-111

Under 1.5

-

Davy van den Berg (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

+106

Under 1.5

-

Dani De Wit (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-

Joshua Kitolano (Sparta)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

Jens Toornstra (Sparta)

Over 1.5

+108

Under 1.5

-

Souffian El Karouani (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Sayfallah Ltaief (Sparta)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-

Niklas Vesterlund (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-

Siebe Horemans (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Zidane Iqbal (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

-

Matisse Didden (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-106

Under 0.5

-

Saïd Bakari (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Miliano Jonathans (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Pelle Clement (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

Can Bozdogan (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Alonzo Engwanda (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+130

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

Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht Lineups & Team News

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