Main prediction: Utrecht to win in regular time
Alternative tip: double chance Utrecht
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Sparta Rotterdam host Utrecht this 22/08 (Saturday), at Het Kasteel (Spartastadion Het Kasteel), at 17:45, in another chapter of the Netherlands League.
In their last 5 duels across all competitions, Sparta Rotterdam have won 1 time(s). Utrecht have won 2. Utrecht are the favourites with a 35% chance according to the bookmakers.
See the prediction Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht, where to watch and the probable line-ups.
Prediction for Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht
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Overview Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht
Utrecht go in as favourites, with odds of 2.778 and a 35% chance of winning. The track record reinforces this, with 15 win(s) for F.C. Utrecht B.V. against 15 for Sparta Rotterdam B.V.. The odds for a home win are {team_a_odds} and a draw is {draw_odds}.
In the Eredivisie, Sparta Rotterdam have 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 3 goal(s) scored and 2 conceded, having Marvin Young as top scorer with 1 goal(s). Meanwhile, Utrecht have 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s), with 2 goal(s) scored and 6 conceded, and Adrian Blake as top scorer with 1 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Sparta Rotterdam and Utrecht
In 21 clashes, Utrecht have the advantage over Sparta Rotterdam: 15 win(s) against 4 and 2 draw(s). The most recent was on 25/01/2026, in the Eredivisie, the match score was: Utrecht 0-1 Sparta Rotterdam.
This data can contextualise the predictions for Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.
Check out all the predictions for the Eredivisie and see all the analysis before you bet.
Sparta Rotterdam: current form
Sparta Rotterdam 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 1 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 3 defeat(s).
In the Netherlands League the situation is this:
1 win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
1 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
1.4 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Marvin Young (1 goal(s))
Utrecht: current form
Meanwhile, Utrecht have played only 2 match(es) in the Eredivisie.
With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 2 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s).
In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:
0 win(s), 0 draw(s), 2 defeat(s)
2 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
1.6 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Adrian Blake (1 goal(s))
Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht key players
In the Eredivisie, Marvin Young carries Sparta Rotterdam B.V.'s attack with 1 goal(s).
The playmaker is Bas Kuipers, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Tobias Lauritsen has 12 goal(s).
On the other side, Adrian Blake is the name that frightens the most for The Cathedral City Club with 1 goal(s) in the Eredivisie.
In terms of playmaking, Davy van den Berg leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Gjivai Zechiël has accumulated 9 goal(s).
Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht statistics in the Eredivisie
Few matches into the league yet. Sparta Rotterdam have an average of 13.5 corners and 2 cards per match. Utrecht have 9 corners and 3 cards. Check the statistics for Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht in the table below.
Sparta Rotterdam
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L L D |
0.8 |
| Home | L L D L W |
0.8 |
| Away | W L L D L |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 1 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 0 | 3 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 0.93 | 1.97 |
|
xGA
|
1.61 | 2.17 | 1.04 |
Utrecht
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D W W |
1.4 |
| Home | L W W W W |
2.4 |
| Away | L D W L L |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.29 | 0.93 | 1.64 |
|
xGA
|
2.04 | 2.43 | 1.64 |
More tips for Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht
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Correct score prediction for Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht
Utrecht are the favourites in the odds in this clash. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Probable score: Sparta Rotterdam 0-1 Utrecht. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.
Where to watch Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht
Check out where to watch the live match between Utrecht and Sparta Rotterdam:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Sparta Rotterdam and Utrecht
The line-ups for Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht 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.
Sparta Rotterdam B.V. line-up
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1
Filip Bednarek
Goalkeeper
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2
Lushendry Martes
Defender
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3
Marvin Young
Defender
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4
Nick Verschuren
Defender
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5
Bas Kuipers
Defender
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6
Julian Baas
Midfielder
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7
Casper Terho
Forward
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8
Jens Toornstra
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 starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
F.C. Utrecht B.V. line-up
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1
Vasileios Barkas
Goalkeeper
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2
Siebe Horemans
Defender
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6
Guus Offerhaus
Defender
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10
Yoann Cathline
Forward
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11
Ángel Alarcón Galiot
Forward
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18
Artem Stepanov
Forward
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20
Dani de Wit
Midfielder
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23
Niclas Vesterlund
Defender
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44
Mike Eerdhuijzen
Defender
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53
Ferdinand Pohl
Defender
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92
Arthur Zagre
Defender
The Utrecht starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht
Match: Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht
Tournament: Netherlands League 2026/27
Date: 22/08/2026
Time: 17:45 (Brasília time)
Venue: Het Kasteel (Spartastadion Het Kasteel)
Broadcast: none scheduled
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