Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam prediction & analysis
66%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.52 · bookmaker 1.45 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.45Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultSparta Rotterdam to win ✗40% · @2.62
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓66% · @1.45
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓83% · @1.17
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗8% · fair 11.97
Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam preview and prediction
The match
Sparta Rotterdam travel to Stadion Woudestein in the Eredivisie on Saturday 29 August (15:30 WAT) to face Excelsior. Excelsior are 15th with 11 points from 12 games (in the bottom half), while Sparta Rotterdam sit 12th on 12 points (in the bottom half). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Excelsior's last 5: LWWWW Most recently they lost to PSV Eindhoven 1–2 at home. They are scoring freely – 3.3 goals a game.
Sparta Rotterdam's last 5: DWLDD Most recently they drew with Utrecht 3–3 at home. They average 1.5 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Excelsior arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.5 points a game against 1.0.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 17 May 2026, finished Sparta Rotterdam 2–3 Excelsior.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.4 goals: 1.7 for Excelsior and 1.7 for Sparta Rotterdam. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 63% likely and both teams score in 66% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 66% chance at odds of 1.45. Predicted score: Excelsior 1–1 Sparta Rotterdam. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Excelsior38%fair 2.62 · @2.36
Draw21%fair 4.68 · @3.75
Sparta Rotterdam40%fair 2.47 · @2.62
3.37Expected goals
1.66Excelsior xG
1.71Sparta Rotterdam xG
66%Both score
63%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–110%
1–28%
2–18%
2–27%
0–16%
1–06%
From our goals model: Excelsior 1.7 – 1.7 Sparta Rotterdam expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.45.
Who will win Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam?
On our numbers Excelsior have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Sparta Rotterdam 40%.
How many goals will there be in Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 63% likely and both teams score 66% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam?
Our predicted score is Excelsior 1–1 Sparta Rotterdam, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam?
Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam (Eredivisie) kicks off on Saturday 29 August 2026 at 15:30 (West Africa Time) at Stadion Woudestein.
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.
