Sparta Rotterdam and Excelsior face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Eredivisie season. The game takes place at Het Kasteel (Spartastadion Het Kasteel) on Sunday, 17/05/2026, at 13:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Sparta Rotterdam B.V. vs Stichting Betaald Voetbal Excelsior, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
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Sparta Rotterdam comes into the match having played 33 games in the Eredivisie so far. They have recorded 12 wins, 7 draws, and 14 losses, with an average of 1.3 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 14 wins, 7 draws, and 15 losses.
Sparta Rotterdam's attack has scored 49 goals during this period. Out of this total, 38 goals were scored in the Eredivisie, averaging 1.15 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.36.
The offence system of Sparta Rotterdam is led by Tobias Lauritsen as the top scorer of the season. The norwegian forward has scored 12 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Tobias Lauritsen, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 59 goals with an average of 1.79 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 64 goals conceded in 36 matches, resulting in an average of 1.78.
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On the other hand, Excelsior comes into the match having played 33 games in the Eredivisie so far. They have recorded 9 wins, 8 draws, and 16 losses, with an average of 1.06 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 9 wins, 8 draws, and 17 losses.
Excelsior's attack has scored 40 goals during this period. Out of this total, 40 goals were scored in the Eredivisie, averaging 1.21 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.18.
The offence system of Excelsior is led by Noah Naujoks as the top scorer of the season. The dutch midfielder has scored 9 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Gyan de Regt, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 54 goals with an average of 1.64 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 55 goals conceded in 34 matches, resulting in an average of 1.62.
Head to head: Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior
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Sparta Rotterdam
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D L L D |
0.4 |
| Home | D L W D D |
1.2 |
| Away | L L D L L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 38% | 35% |
| Goals | 2.94 | 2.69 | 3.18 |
| Scored | 1.15 | 1.19 | 1.12 |
| Conceded | 1.79 | 1.5 | 2.06 |
| Both Teams to Score | 42% | 44% | 41% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 31% | 35% |
| Failed To Score | 27% | 25% | 29% |
| 1st to Score | 55% | 69% | 41% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 1.51 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
1.83 | 1.83 | 1.83 |
Excelsior
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W D L |
1.6 |
| Home | D W L L L |
0.8 |
| Away | W D D L L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 27% | 29% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.85 | 2.47 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 1.21 | 1.18 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.64 | 1.29 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 64% | 53% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 18% | 24% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 24% | 19% |
| 1st to Score | 55% | 53% | 31% |
|
xG
|
1.38 | 1.42 | 1.33 |
|
xGA
|
1.67 | 1.59 | 1.76 |
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