Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 Sep 2025

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam

Excelsior host Sparta Rotterdam in this Dutch Eredivisie meeting at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion, with kick-off set for 18:15 on Sunday 14 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Go Over the Total and Cheer on Goals

There’s a strong argument for backing Over 2.5 in the Total Goals market at 1.71 based on the information to hand. We’re expecting at least three goals to be scored in the clash between Excelsior and Sparta.

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4-2 Win for Sparta in Last Head-to-Head

Excelsior won their last game 1-0. This was recorded at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion at home to FC Twente. The Rotterdam side ended up with just 30% possession and had four shots on target, with Mike van Duinen bagging a late winning goal.

Sparta Rotterdam lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Feyenoord by a 4-0 scoreline at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel. Sparta had just 37% possession and didn’t record a single shot on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sparta beat Excelsior at home when the teams last met. It was a 4-2 scoreline at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel. Sparta have won three of the past 4 H2H games, with Excelsior picking up one win.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	Sp. Rotterdam	5	3	0	2	7	11	-4	7:11	9
16	Excelsior	5	1	0	4	3	12	-9	3:12	3

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Excelsior have 1 win and 3 losses, averaging 0.8 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts. Ruben den Uil's team have averaged 40.5% possession, 332.3 passes and 3.3 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 2.8 goals from 8.5 shots on goal, 17.5 attempts and 6.0 corners.

Mike van Duinen, Do-Young Yoon and Derensili Sanches Fernandes are joint-top scorers with 1 goals on the board. Adam Carlen is the leading assists maker on 1.

Sparta have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.5 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 10.9 attempts. There’s been an average of 40.4% possession, 352.4 passes, 2.8 corners awarded and 7.8 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.9 goals from 7.0 shots on goal and 20.0 attempts.

Tobias Lauritsen has landed 4 goals, Mitchell van Bergen 2, with Pelle Clement and two others scoring 1. Pelle Clement has clocked up 3 assists, with Nick Olij and Joel Drommel collectively keeping 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Excelsior confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Stijn van Gassel (GK), Ilias Bronkhorst, Rick Meissen, Casper Widell, Arthur Zagre, Noah Naujoks, Adam Carlen, Irakli Yegoian, Derensili Sanches Fernandes, Szymon Wlodarczyk, Gyan de Regt.

Sparta Rotterdam confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Joel Drommel (GK), Shurandy Sambo, Marvin Young, Teo Quintero, Patrick van Aanholt, Jens Toornstra, Joshua Kitolano, Pelle Clement, Mitchell van Bergen, Tobias Lauritsen, Sayfallah Ltaief.

Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, top player prop picks, correct score recommendation, corners betting angle and best bet builder insights.

Match Prediction

We could see the ball hit the net a few times in this Eredivisie clash, so let’s take the 1.71 when it comes to Over 2.5. We’re confident of a return based on the available information.

The football betting tips stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each side. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent Eredivisie stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 4 Excelsior games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Sparta games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Sparta games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Sparta games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 4 games between these teams.

Over 2.5 Probability

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 58.5% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Excelsior 1 - 2 Sparta

We’re predicting Sparta to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at 9.50. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Excelsior Under 5.5 Corners

Excelsior have had under 5.5 corners in four straight matches. There are odds of 1.73 for this Excelsior Team Corners wager and we think the line is too high.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Excelsior

Total

9.25 3.25 6.00

Home

8.00 3.00 5.00

Away

10.50 3.50 7.00

Sparta

Total

10.60 2.80 7.80

Home

8.90 3.80 5.10

Away

11.00 3.20 7.80

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Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Full-Time Odds Suggest Sparta Victory

Sparta Rotterdam are available at betting odds of 2.75 to beat Excelsior, with their opponents trading at 2.38 with the bookies. Should you wish to back the draw, it’s on offer at 3.60 for this Eredivisie encounter.

There are different betting angles when backing Excelsior including the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager. This is available at 2.07 and there’s a half stake return if they only draw with Sparta.

Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds and that means three goals or more are anticipated. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at 1.55.

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Tobias Lauritsen is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Favourite Tobias Lauritsen is priced at 5.00 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of 2.50.

Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam Lineups & Team News

Be smart with your bets — check the Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam team news beforehand. We’ll provide full coverage of predicted and confirmed Eredivisie lineups alongside the newest injury information.

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