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 10:45 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.
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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 |
19 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 24 | 34 | -10 | 24:34 | 29 |
| 10 |  Utrecht |
18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 29 | 25 | 4 | 29:25 | 23 |
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.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
FC Utrecht predicted lineup (4-4-1-1): Vasilios Barkas (GK), Siebe Horemans, Matisse Didden, Nick Viergever, Souffian El Karouani, Miguel Rodríguez, Can Bozdogan, Alonzo Engwanda, Yoann Cathline, Dani de Wit, Sebastien Haller.
Sparta Rotterdam predicted lineup (4-3-3): Joel Drommel (GK), Lushendry Martes, Marvin Young, Bruno Martins Indi, Teo Quintero, Julian Baas, Ayoni Santos, Joshua Kitolano, Mitchell Van Bergen, Tobias Lauritsen, Shunsuke Mito.
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:
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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Correct Score Prediction
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Sparta
A 2-1 win in favor of Utrecht is available at odds of +550. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.
Player Prop Picks
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.
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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.
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Corners Prediction
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.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve got a same-game multi with three options: Utrecht on the 1x2, more than two goals in total and Mitchell Van Bergen (Sparta) to finish with a minimum of one shot on target.
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Utrecht vs Sparta Rotterdam 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.
Some will want to go ahead and back FC Utrecht at -116 to win this Eredivisie encounter. After all, this betting price suggests a 54% chance that the favourites end up succeeding. The market suggests that Sparta Rotterdam are least likely to win at +300.
Utrecht are -125 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 -112 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.
The best betting apps always do a great job when it comes to Eredivisie matches. They provide football bettors with hundreds of markets and you can cherry-pick the most attractive options.
Those interested in favourite Sébastien Haller to find the net first can get +450, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +200.
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
- Eredivisie: 17/08 2025 Sparta Rotterdam 2 Utrecht 1
- Eredivisie: 14/05 2025 Utrecht 1 Sparta Rotterdam 1
- Eredivisie: 03/11 2024 Sparta Rotterdam 1 Utrecht 4
- Eredivisie: 23/05 2024 Utrecht 3 Sparta Rotterdam 1
- Eredivisie: 12/05 2024 Utrecht 0 Sparta Rotterdam 1
- Eredivisie: 26/11 2023 Sparta Rotterdam 1 Utrecht 2
- Eredivisie: 04/06 2023 Sparta Rotterdam 5 Utrecht 5
- Eredivisie: 01/06 2023 Utrecht 1 Sparta Rotterdam 2
- Eredivisie: 24/02 2023 Sparta Rotterdam 0 Utrecht 3
- Eredivisie: 23/10 2022 Utrecht 3 Sparta Rotterdam 1
FC Utrecht League Stats
Sparta Rotterdam League Stats
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 4.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 7.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 corners awarded and 7.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 12.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 45.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 44.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 50.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for FC Utrecht this season are Victor Jensen (5), Gjivai Zechiel (4), Dani de Wit (3)
- Top Assistors for FC Utrecht this season are Souffian El Karouani (9), Derry Murkin (3), Adrian Blake (2)
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Utrecht vs Sparta Rotterdam Lineups & Team News
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FC Utrecht Predicted Lineup 4-4-1-1
Sparta Rotterdam Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
FC Utrecht Predicted Lineup 4-4-1-1
Sparta Rotterdam Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Previous FC Utrecht Lineups
Previous Sparta Rotterdam Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
FC Utrecht Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Ron Jans
Sparta Rotterdam Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 19 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 59:23 | 52 |
| 2 | Feyenoord | 19 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 47:27 | 36 |
| 3 | Ajax | 19 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 37:26 | 34 |
| 4 | NEC Nijmegen | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 47:32 | 32 |
| 5 | Groningen | 19 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 27:22 | 31 |
| 6 | Twente | 19 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 29:22 | 29 |
| 7 | AZ Alkmaar | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 34:32 | 29 |
| 8 | Sp. Rotterdam | 19 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 24:34 | 29 |
| 9 | SC Heerenveen | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 31:30 | 24 |
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| 11 | PEC Zwolle | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 25:40 | 23 |
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| 13 | Go Ahead E. | 19 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 30:33 | 21 |
| 14 | Excelsior | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 20:35 | 21 |
| 15 | Volendam | 19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 21:33 | 17 |
| 16 | Telstar | 19 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 24:32 | 16 |
| 17 | NAC Breda | 19 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 19:30 | 14 |
| 18 | Heracles | 19 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 26:48 | 14 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 31:14 | 22 |
| 2 | Ajax | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 17:9 | 20 |
| 3 | Feyenoord | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 25:16 | 19 |
| 4 | NEC Nijmegen | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 23:12 | 17 |
| 5 | Utrecht | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 18:9 | 17 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 17:15 | 17 |
| 7 | AZ Alkmaar | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 20:16 | 16 |
| 8 | PEC Zwolle | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 10:12 | 16 |
| 9 | Groningen | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 14:7 | 15 |
| 10 | Volendam | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 16:13 | 15 |
| 11 | Twente | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 13:11 | 15 |
| 12 | Go Ahead E. | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 15:12 | 14 |
| 13 | Sp. Rotterdam | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 11:18 | 14 |
| 14 | SC Heerenveen | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 17:18 | 13 |
| 15 | Excelsior | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 10:12 | 13 |
| 16 | NAC Breda | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 12:14 | 11 |
| 17 | Heracles | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 18:23 | 10 |
| 18 | Telstar | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 17:22 | 7 |
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