Utrecht vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Jan 2026

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Utrecht vs Sparta Rotterdam

Utrecht square off against Sparta Rotterdam at Stadion Galgenwaard, with kick-off set for 11:45 on Sunday 25 January.

There’s a strong chance that we’ll see Utrecht record a victory and they are priced at -116 to beat Sparta. We think that the Full-Time Result market offers bettors plenty of value.

FC Utrecht lost away in their last Eredivisie game, making it back-to-back league losses. Volendam won 2-1 at Kras Stadion. They boasted 55% possession and recorded five shots on target, with Victor Jensen registering the goal.

On Thursday night, Utrecht hosted Genk in the Europa League and were defeated 2-0.

Sparta Rotterdam won their previous game 4-3. This road victory at De Kuip against Feyenoord was their third on the spin. Maurice Steijn's men had 44% possession and totalled five shots on goal, while Joshua Kitolano was on the scoresheet twice, with Mitchell van Bergen and Shunsuke Mito both able to net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Sparta who were victorious when they last faced Utrecht. At Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel, a 2-1 home triumph was recorded. The past 10 H2H games have seen five Utrecht triumphs, three Sparta wins and two draws.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	Sp. Rotterdam	27	11	5	11	33	47	-14	33:47	38
9	Utrecht	26	9	8	9	38	31	7	38:31	35

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Utrecht have 3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 14.8 attempts. Ron Jans' side have averaged 45.6% possession, 389.5 passes and 5.1 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.5 goals from 4.8 shots on goal, 12.3 attempts and 4.6 corners.

The three top scorers are Victor Jensen, Gjivai Zechiel and Miguel Rodriguez, with these players all scoring 2 goals. Souffian El Karouani has the most assists with 5, while goalie Vasilios Barkas has recorded one clean sheet.

Sparta have 5 victories, 4 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 1.1 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 13.9 attempts. There’s been an average of 50.8% possession, 420.4 passes, 5.4 corners taken and 7.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 6.6 shots on goal and 15.3 attempts.

The leading goalscorers have been Tobias Lauritsen on 4, Joshua Kitolano with 3 and Shunsuke Mito 2. Tobias Lauritsen, Pelle Clement and Joshua Kitolano have all made 2 assists in the last 10 games, while Joel Drommel has 4 clean sheets.

Confirmed Lineups

FC Utrecht confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Vasilios Barkas (GK), Siebe Horemans, Matisse Didden, Mike Eerdhuijzen, Souffian El Karouani, Alonzo Engwanda, Can Bozdogan, Yoann Cathline, Dani de Wit, Jesper Karlsson, Miguel Rodriguez.

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

Utrecht vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into Utrecht vs Sparta Rotterdam with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, top corners angle, key player prop plays and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Match Prediction

We believe that Utrecht are excellent value at -116 when it comes to this Eredivisie encounter. The odds look really attractive and we’re confident of landing a return here.

We’re always aware of the injuries and suspensions for each team before we decide which way to go with our football picks. The form and data also help the Eredivisie experts at Sportsgambler.com when it comes to a betting view on the action.

Key FC Utrecht vs Sparta Rotterdam league stats:

• Utrecht have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• Utrecht have won 9 of their last 17 games at home.

If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 53.8% likelihood of our pick winning. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

The Match Result & Total market provides bettors with a great alternative at bigger odds. It gives you the chance to back Utrecht along with a certain number of goals being scored.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Utrecht 2 - 1 Sparta

A 2-1 win in favor of Utrecht is available at odds of +575. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mitchell Van Bergen Over 0.5 Shots On Target +125

Mitchell Van Bergen (Sparta) has racked up one or more shots on goal in four straight Eredivisie games. We’ve decided to back him on the Overs for Shots on Target, with this line looking attractive at odds of +125.

Latest Mitchell Van Bergen Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+360

First

+800

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-222

Shots

Over 1.5

-123

Under 1.5

-

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Joshua Kitolano to Score +650

Joshua Kitolano (Sparta) has managed two goals in his past four Eredivisie away matches. We’ll throw a dart at +650 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.

Latest Joshua Kitolano Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+600

First

+1400

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-476

Shots

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -133

There has been 13.40 corners in the past five games involving Sparta Rotterdam, while the 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered in three straight Sparta Rotterdam home matches. We’re happy to back the -133 when it comes to the teams covering the Total Corners line which looks generous.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Utrecht

Total

9.70 5.10 4.60

Home

9.90 5.60 4.30

Away

10.00 5.00 5.00

Sparta

Total

12.90 5.40 7.50

Home

12.20 4.70 7.50

Away

11.30 3.70 7.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-110

Under 10.5

-130

Utrecht Corners

Over 5.5

-143

Under 5.5

-100

Sparta Corners

Over 4.5

+114

Under 4.5

-161

Most Corners

1

-200

X

+750

2

+190

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Utrecht vs Sparta Rotterdam 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.

Some will want to go ahead and back FC Utrecht at +102 to win this Eredivisie encounter. After all, this betting price suggests a 50% chance that the favourites end up succeeding. The market suggests that Sparta Rotterdam are least likely to win at +255.

Utrecht are -108 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 which is the same as a victory on the Full-Time Result. The alternative is to oppose the favourites and get the draw onside by going for Sparta +0.5 at -132 instead.

If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -154.

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Full-Time Result

1

+102

X

+250

2

+255

Half-Time Result

1

+155

X

+125

2

+290

Double Chance

1X

-400

12

-385

X2

-141

Draw No Bet

1

-222

2

+150

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-108

2 Hcp +0.5

-132

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-110

Over 2.5

-130

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-154

No

+108

Those interested in favourite Tobias Lauritsen to find the net first can get +480, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +200.

Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta)

First

+200

Anytime

+480

Sébastien Haller (Utrecht)

First

+210

Anytime

+480

Noah Ohio (Utrecht)

First

+210

Anytime

+500

Victor Jensen (Utrecht)

First

+225

Anytime

+540

Yoann Cathline (Utrecht)

First

+230

Anytime

+525

Gjivai Zechiël (Utrecht)

First

+250

Anytime

+600

Miguel Rodríguez (Utrecht)

First

+260

Anytime

+575

Adrian Blake (Utrecht)

First

+265

Anytime

+600

Dani De Wit (Utrecht)

First

+350

Anytime

+800

Mitchell Van Bergen (Sparta)

First

+360

Anytime

+800

Davy van den Berg (Utrecht)

First

+375

Anytime

+800

Shunsuke Mito (Sparta)

First

+375

Anytime

+850

Souffian El Karouani (Utrecht)

First

+390

Anytime

+900

Can Bozdogan (Utrecht)

First

+450

Anytime

+1000

Zidane Iqbal (Utrecht)

First

+510

Anytime

+1200

Jonathan de Guzmán (Sparta)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

Joshua Kitolano (Sparta)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Jens Toornstra (Sparta)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Pelle Clement (Sparta)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Matisse Didden (Utrecht)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Julian Baas (Sparta)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Niklas Vesterlund (Utrecht)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Mike Kleijn (Sparta)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Alonzo Engwanda (Utrecht)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Siebe Horemans (Utrecht)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Saïd Bakari (Sparta)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Nick Viergever (Utrecht)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Patrick van Aanholt (Sparta)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Mike van der Hoorn (Utrecht)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Mike Eerdhuijzen (Utrecht)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Sébastien Haller (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+110

Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-100

Yoann Cathline (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-103

Miguel Rodríguez (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-122

Gjivai Zechiël (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-128

Adrian Blake (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-130

Victor Jensen (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-135

Noah Ohio (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-135

Souffian El Karouani (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-172

Dani De Wit (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-189

Shunsuke Mito (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-213

Davy van den Berg (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-222

Mitchell Van Bergen (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-222

Can Bozdogan (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-263

Zidane Iqbal (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-370

Jonathan de Guzmán (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-417

Joshua Kitolano (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-476

Jens Toornstra (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-526

Matisse Didden (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-556

Pelle Clement (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-625

Julian Baas (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-714

Niklas Vesterlund (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-714

Alonzo Engwanda (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-833

Siebe Horemans (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-1111

Mike Kleijn (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-909

Saïd Bakari (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-1000

Nick Viergever (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-1000

Mike Eerdhuijzen (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-1000

Mike van der Hoorn (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+370

Under 0.5

-1429

Patrick van Aanholt (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+400

Under 0.5

-1667

Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta)

Over 2.5

-139

Under 2.5

-

Shunsuke Mito (Sparta)

Over 2.5

+143

Under 2.5

-

Yoann Cathline (Utrecht)

Over 2.5

+102

Under 2.5

-

Gjivai Zechiël (Utrecht)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-

Miguel Rodríguez (Utrecht)

Over 2.5

+128

Under 2.5

-

Adrian Blake (Utrecht)

Over 2.5

+143

Under 2.5

-

Sébastien Haller (Utrecht)

Over 2.5

-119

Under 2.5

-

Can Bozdogan (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

Souffian El Karouani (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

-

Davy van den Berg (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

+112

Under 1.5

-

Mitchell Van Bergen (Sparta)

Over 1.5

-123

Under 1.5

-

Dani De Wit (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

-111

Under 1.5

-

Niklas Vesterlund (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-

Saïd Bakari (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+114

Under 0.5

-

Siebe Horemans (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+114

Under 0.5

-

Alonzo Engwanda (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-

Mike Kleijn (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-

Jonathan de Guzmán (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Julian Baas (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

Matisse Didden (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-

Pelle Clement (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-

Jens Toornstra (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-

Joshua Kitolano (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Patrick van Aanholt (Sparta)

Over 0.5

+117

Under 0.5

-

The previous three Utrecht matches at Stadion Galgenwaard have seen them beaten. They have clocked up four losses, three wins and three draws in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

Sparta have secured five victories, four defeats and one draw in the previous 10 away games, netting an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

The most recent Stadion Galgenwaard meeting saw Utrecht draw 1-1 with Sparta. In the previous 8 H2H meetings at Stadion Galgenwaard, we have seen five Utrecht victories, two Sparta wins and one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Utrecht Home Stats		3-3-4	2.50	1.20	1.30	5	5	7	3
Sparta Rotterdam Away Stats		5-1-4	3.10	1.40	1.70	5	5	4	6

• 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

Utrecht vs Sparta Rotterdam Lineups & Team News

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