Main prediction: both teams to score (BTTS)
Alternative tip: over 1.5 goals in the 1st half
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Excelsior and Sparta Rotterdam meet again. The clash, valid for the Eredivisie 2026/27, takes place this 29/08 (Saturday), at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion (Woudestein), at 15:30.
In their last 5 matches across all competitions, Excelsior have won 3 time(s). Sparta Rotterdam have won 1. Excelsior are the favourites with a 40% probability of winning on the betting platforms.
See where to watch, who the managers should send onto the pitch and the prediction for Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam.
Prediction for Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam
BTTS - Yes
Overview Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior are favourites, with odds of 2.52 and a 40% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Stichting Betaald Voetbal Excelsior, with 7 win(s) against 4 for Sparta Rotterdam. The odds for a Sparta Rotterdam B.V. win are 2.91 and a draw is 4.08.
In the Netherlands League, Excelsior have accumulated 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 5 goal(s) scored and 2 conceded. Noah Naujoks leads the scoring chart with 2 goal(s). Meanwhile, Sparta Rotterdam have accumulated 1 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 6 goal(s) scored and 5 conceded, with Marvin Young as top scorer with 2 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Excelsior and Sparta Rotterdam
In 14 clashes, Excelsior have the advantage over Sparta Rotterdam: 7 win(s) against 4 and 3 draw(s). The most recent was on 17/05/2026, in the Eredivisie. Excelsior won on that occasion.
The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.
Check out all the predictions for the Eredivisie and see all the analysis before you bet.
Excelsior: current form
Excelsior have played only 2 match(es) in the Eredivisie.
With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 3 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s).
In the Netherlands League the situation is this:
1 win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
3 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
2.4 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Noah Naujoks (2 goal(s))
Sparta Rotterdam: current form
Meanwhile, Sparta Rotterdam have played only 3 match(es) in the Eredivisie.
With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 1 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 3 defeat(s).
In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:
1 win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
1 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
1.6 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Marvin Young (2 goal(s))
Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam key players
In the Eredivisie, Noah Naujoks carries Stichting Betaald Voetbal Excelsior's attack with 2 goal(s).
The playmaker is Irakli Yegoian, leading in assists with 2. In the whole season, Noah Naujoks has 10 goal(s).
On the other side, Marvin Young is the name that frightens the most for The Castle Lords with 2 goal(s) in the Eredivisie.
In terms of playmaking, Bas Kuipers leads in assists with 2. In the whole season, Tobias Lauritsen has accumulated 12 goal(s).
Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam statistics in the Eredivisie
Few matches into the league yet. Excelsior have an average of 10.5 corners and 0.5 cards per match. Sparta Rotterdam have 13 corners and 1.33 cards. Check the statistics for Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam in the table below.
Excelsior
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W D W |
2 |
| Home | L D W L L |
0.8 |
| Away | W W W D D |
2.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 3 | 4 |
| Scored | 2.5 | 1 | 4 |
| Conceded | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.27 | 0.71 | 1.82 |
|
xGA
|
1.51 | 2.17 | 0.85 |
Sparta Rotterdam
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W L L L |
0.8 |
| Home | D L L D L |
0.4 |
| Away | W L L D L |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 3.67 | 3.5 | 4 |
| Scored | 2 | 1.5 | 3 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 2 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.5 | 1.26 | 1.97 |
|
xGA
|
1.56 | 1.83 | 1.04 |
More tips for Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam
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Correct score prediction for Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam
Goal averages above the norm and Excelsior as favourites in the odds. A match with goals and a home win. Correct result: Excelsior 3-1 Sparta Rotterdam. The correct result option is unpredictable by nature. Bet responsibly.
Where to watch Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam
Check out where to watch the live match between Sparta Rotterdam and Excelsior:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Excelsior and Sparta Rotterdam
The line-ups for Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam in the Netherlands League are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Stichting Betaald Voetbal Excelsior line-up
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1
Stijn van Gassel
Goalkeeper
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3
Rick Meissen
Defender
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4
Casper Widell
Defender
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6
Daniël van Vianen
Midfielder
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7
Aymen Sliti
Forward
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8
Irakli Yegoian
Midfielder
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14
Jan Plug
Defender
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15
Simon Jansson
Defender
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19
David Garden
Forward
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20
Lennard Hartjes
Midfielder
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21
Ilano Silva Timas
Forward
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Sparta Rotterdam B.V. line-up
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1
Filip Bednarek
Goalkeeper
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2
Nick Verschuren
Defender
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3
Marvin Young
Defender
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4
Bruno Martins Indi
Defender
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5
Bas Kuipers
Defender
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6
Julian Baas
Midfielder
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7
Lushendry Martes
Defender
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8
Robin van Cruijsen
Midfielder
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9
Nökkvi Þeyr Þórisson
Forward
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10
Shunsuke Mito
Midfielder
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11
Ayoni Santos
Midfielder
The Sparta Rotterdam starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam
Match: Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam
Tournament: Netherlands League 2026/27
Date: 29/08/2026
Time: 15:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: Van Donge & De Roo Stadion (Woudestein)
Broadcast: none scheduled
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