Very strong pick · fair odds 1.26 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultSparta Rotterdam to win ✗41% · @2.54
Double chanceEither team to win ✗77% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓65% · @1.57
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.55
Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht preview and prediction
The match
Sparta Rotterdam host Utrecht in the Eredivisie on Saturday 22 August, with kick-off at 17:45 (WAT) at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel. Sparta Rotterdam are 12th with 12 points from 12 games (in the bottom half), while Utrecht sit 14th on 12 points (in the bottom half). Only goal difference separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Sparta Rotterdam's last 5: WLDDL Most recently they beat Telstar 3–1 away. At home they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Utrecht's last 5: LLLLW Most recently they lost to AZ Alkmaar 1–4 at home. They average 1.0 scored and 2.0 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 1.6 for Sparta Rotterdam and 1.5 for Utrecht. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 57% and both teams to score at 65%.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 79% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Sparta Rotterdam 1–1 Utrecht. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Sparta Rotterdam41%fair 2.45 · @2.54
Draw23%fair 4.43 · @3.55
Utrecht37%fair 2.74 · @2.54
3.07Expected goals
1.59Sparta Rotterdam xG
1.49Utrecht xG
65%Both score
57%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
2–19%
1–28%
1–07%
0–17%
2–26%
From our goals model: Sparta Rotterdam 1.6 – 1.5 Utrecht expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Sparta Rotterdam to win✗
41%
2.45
2.54
Double chance
Either team to win✗
77%
1.29
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
65%
1.54
1.57
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
79%
1.26
1.22
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
57%
1.75
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
65%
1.54
1.42
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
39%
2.56
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sparta Rotterdam / FT Sparta Rotterdam✗
24%
4.19
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.55
–
Form
Sparta Rotterdam – last 6
WLDDLL
14 Aug
@ Telstar
3–1
W
9 Aug
vs Feyenoord
0–1
L
1 Aug
vs MSV Duisburg
0–0
D
28 Jul
vs Asteras Tripolis
1–1
D
25 Jul
@ Zulte Waregem
2–3
L
18 Jul
@ SV Meppen
2–3
L
1.3Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Utrecht – last 6
LLLLWL
15 Aug
vs AZ Alkmaar
1–4
L
9 Aug
@ Groningen
1–2
L
2 Aug
vs Sevilla
0–1
L
24 Jul
@ Cambuur
0–1
L
17 Jul
vs V-varen Nagasaki
3–2
W
27 Jun
vs De Graafschap
1–2
L
1.0Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Sparta Rotterdam and Utrecht.
What is the prediction for Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 79% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht?
On our numbers Sparta Rotterdam have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Utrecht 37%.
How many goals will there be in Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 57% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht?
Our predicted score is Sparta Rotterdam 1–1 Utrecht, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht?
Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht (Eredivisie) kicks off on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 17:45 (West Africa Time) at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
