Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Aug 2026

Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Utrecht Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -149

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When Utrecht clash against Sparta, we will take the former at -149 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. With our stake divided between 0 and +0.5, the visitors look as though they can land a return by swerving defeat.

Scroll down to view our Sparta vs Utrecht betting preview, where we break down our main match prediction in full, followed by our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht Preview

Sparta Rotterdam host Utrecht at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel, with kick-off set for 13:45 on Saturday 22 August.

Sparta Rotterdam won last time out by a 3-1 scoreline. It was on their travels against Telstar at BUKO Stadion. Rogier Meijer's team ended up with just 39% possession and had nine shots on target, with Marvin Young, Noekkvi Thorisson and Robin van Cruijsen among the goals.

FC Utrecht have been defeated in back-to-back Eredivisie games. They were recently beaten at home to AZ Alkmaar by a 4-1 scoreline at Stadion Galgenwaard. They had 48% possession and managed two shots on goal, while Artem Stepanov found the net.

H2H: 1-0 Victory for Sparta in Pair’s Last Battle

Sparta have beaten Utrecht in the last two encounters. Taking to the road, a 1-0 win was landed at Stadion Galgenwaard following a 2-1 home victory at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel. The past 10 H2H games have involved four wins each and two draws.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
11	Utrecht	10	3	3	4	17	27	-10	17:27	12
14	Sp. Rotterdam	10	2	3	5	17	24	-7	17:24	9

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2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 12.6 attempts. Sparta have had 44.9% possession, 373.0 passes and 3.9 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 2.1 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 15.5 attempts, while being awarded 7.1 corners.

The three top scorers are Milan Zonneveld, Tobias Lauritsen and Shunsuke Mito, with these players all scoring 2 goals. Leading assistors have been Tobias Lauritsen and Mitchell van Bergen with 2, while goalkeeper Joel Drommel has 2 clean sheets.

Utrecht have won 5 and lost 5, with an average of 6.1 shots on goal, 15.0 attempts and 2.2 goals. Anthony Correia's side average 44.6% possession, 377.3 passes, 4.6 corners taken and 5.7 corners against them, while 2.4 goals have been conceded from 15.6 attempts and 6.0 shots on goal.

Artem Stepanov, Gjivai Zechiel and Dani de Wit have scored 3 goals, followed by Adrian Blake with 2. Gjivai Zechiel has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games, while Vasilios Barkas has 2 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Sparta Rotterdam confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Filip Bednarek (GK), Nick Verschuren, Marvin Young, Bruno Martins Indi, Lushendry Martes, Robin van Cruijsen, Julian Baas, Bas Kuipers, Shunsuke Mito, Noekkvi Thorisson, Ayoni Santos.

FC Utrecht confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Vasilios Barkas (GK), Siebe Horemans, Neville Ogidi Nwankwo, Matisse Didden, Niklas Vesterlund, Dani de Wit, Davy van den Berg, Arthur Zagre, Angel Alarcon, Artem Stepanov, Yoann Cathline.

Main Match Prediction

Utrecht look a quality wager for this Eredivisie encounter and we can bet the away team at -149 with a +0.25 goal handicap. The latest numbers imply that they can swerve defeat and claim a victory.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Utrecht in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Utrecht in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Sparta in 4 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Sparta in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Sparta in 12 of their last 18 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Sparta in 6 of their last 10 games against Utrecht.

Injuries and suspensions are taken into account by the Eredivisie experts at Sportsgambler.com. Our football betting tips are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before predictions are made.

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 59.9% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Correct Score Prediction

Sparta 1 - 2 Utrecht

We’ve picked out a correct score of 2-1 being landed by Utrecht. You can secure odds of +650 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Shunsuke Mito Over 0.5 Shots On Target -128

If you side with our view that he can cover the Shots on Target line, then you are able to secure odds of -128 for this outcome.

Latest Shunsuke Mito Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+250

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-

Shots

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-

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Dani De Wit to Score +290

Dani De Wit (Utrecht) has netted three goals in his past nine Eredivisie matches. We’re content to land the +290 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.

Latest Dani De Wit Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+290

First

+800

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-

Shots

Over 1.5

-172

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Sparta Over 4.5 Corners -135

The 4.5 corners line has been covered by Sparta Rotterdam in three straight games, while the past five Utrecht matches have seen over 4.5 corners conceded. The Sparta Team Corners line is on the low side and we’re looking to go over this number at odds of -135.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sparta

Total

11.00 3.90 7.10

Home

11.40 5.30 6.10

Away

11.20 4.40 6.80

Utrecht

Total

10.30 4.60 5.70

Home

10.30 5.40 4.90

Away

9.60 4.80 4.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-103

Under 10.5

-139

Sparta Corners

Over 4.5

-133

Under 4.5

-106

Utrecht Corners

Over 5.5

+112

Under 5.5

-159

Most Corners

1

+112

X

+650

2

-112

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Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht 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.

The bookmakers have priced up the Full-Time Result odds and Sparta Rotterdam are +160 to come out on top, while FC Utrecht are +163. The draw is available at +230 if you expect the clash to finish level.

The Draw No Bet market simplifies things as it offers two options and money back if the game finishes level. Sparta are -122, while Utrecht are alternatively priced at -118.

The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -172.

No matter what Eredivisie match is taking place, you will find hundreds of markets being offered. Peruse the various choices that are presented at the leading football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

+160

X

+230

2

+163

Half-Time Result

1

+195

X

+118

2

+200

Double Chance

1X

-217

12

-333

X2

-208

Draw No Bet

1

-122

2

-118

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+123

2 Hcp +0.25

-154

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+104

Over 2.5

-133

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-172

No

+123

There is +165 available that Nökkvi Thórisson finds the net at any stage. He is available at +430 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Nökkvi Thórisson (Sparta)

First

+430

Anytime

+165

Artem Stepanov (Utrecht)

First

+500

Anytime

+180

Milan Zonneveld (Sparta)

First

+575

Anytime

+220

Ángel Alarcón (Utrecht)

First

+600

Anytime

+230

Shunsuke Mito (Sparta)

First

+650

Anytime

+250

David Min (Utrecht)

First

+700

Anytime

+250

Dani De Wit (Utrecht)

First

+800

Anytime

+290

Yoann Cathline (Utrecht)

First

+800

Anytime

+300

Adrian Blake (Utrecht)

First

+850

Anytime

+320

Mitchell Van Bergen (Sparta)

First

+850

Anytime

+330

Casper Terho (Sparta)

First

+1050

Anytime

+400

Ayoni Santos (Sparta)

First

+1050

Anytime

+400

Davy van den Berg (Utrecht)

First

+1100

Anytime

+430

Kevin Paredes (Utrecht)

First

+1200

Anytime

+450

Zidane Iqbal (Utrecht)

First

+1600

Anytime

+600

Joris Van Overeem (Utrecht)

First

+1600

Anytime

+600

Bas Kuipers (Sparta)

First

+1600

Anytime

+650

Jens Toornstra (Sparta)

First

+1600

Anytime

+650

Arthur Zagre (Utrecht)

First

+1900

Anytime

+750

Julian Baas (Sparta)

First

+2000

Anytime

+750

Lushendry Martes (Sparta)

First

+2200

Anytime

+850

Giannino Vianello (Sparta)

First

+2200

Anytime

+850

Matisse Didden (Utrecht)

First

+2200

Anytime

+900

Niklas Vesterlund (Utrecht)

First

+2200

Anytime

+900

Nökkvi Thórisson (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Artem Stepanov (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Ángel Alarcón (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Milan Zonneveld (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-

David Min (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-

Yoann Cathline (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-

Shunsuke Mito (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-

Dani De Wit (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-

Adrian Blake (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-

Mitchell Van Bergen (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-

Ayoni Santos (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-

Davy van den Berg (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-

Casper Terho (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-

Kevin Paredes (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-

Zidane Iqbal (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-

Joris Van Overeem (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-

Bas Kuipers (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-

Jens Toornstra (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-

Arthur Zagre (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-

Julian Baas (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-

Lushendry Martes (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-

Matisse Didden (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-

Giannino Vianello (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-

Niklas Vesterlund (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-

Nökkvi Thórisson (Sparta)

Over 2.5

-152

Under 2.5

-

Artem Stepanov (Utrecht)

Over 2.5

-114

Under 2.5

-

Milan Zonneveld (Sparta)

Over 2.5

-102

Under 2.5

-

Ángel Alarcón (Utrecht)

Over 2.5

-115

Under 2.5

-

Shunsuke Mito (Sparta)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-

David Min (Utrecht)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-

Yoann Cathline (Utrecht)

Over 2.5

-115

Under 2.5

-

Dani De Wit (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

-172

Under 1.5

-

Adrian Blake (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

-

Mitchell Van Bergen (Sparta)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-

Casper Terho (Sparta)

Over 1.5

+112

Under 1.5

-

Ayoni Santos (Sparta)

Over 1.5

-111

Under 1.5

-

Davy van den Berg (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

Kevin Paredes (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

Zidane Iqbal (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

-

Joris Van Overeem (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Bas Kuipers (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-

Jens Toornstra (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-

Arthur Zagre (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-

Julian Baas (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-

Lushendry Martes (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-

Giannino Vianello (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-

Matisse Didden (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-

Niklas Vesterlund (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Last 10 Eredivisie matches only.
Sparta haven’t triumphed in four straight games at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel. Rogier Meijer's team have four defeats, three wins and three draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

Utrecht have recorded four victories, three draws and three defeats in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

In the last meeting at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel, Sparta defeated Utrecht by a 2-1 scoreline. Utrecht have won five of the previous 8 H2H games at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel, with Sparta getting one victory along with two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Sparta Rotterdam Home Stats		3-3-4	2.50	1.20	1.30	3	7	4	6
Utrecht Away Stats		4-3-3	2.90	1.40	1.50	6	4	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

Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht Lineups & Team News

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