Eredivisie
Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 - 15:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Van Donge & De Roo Stadion
Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction & Stats - Eredivisie 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam carries real history into this round of the Eredivisie.
The two sides meet on 29/08 (Saturday) at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion, 15:30 (UK time).
Read the Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Excelsior or Draw
Last updated on 28-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Excelsior the side to beat, with roughly 40% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Eredivisie odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Excelsior Preview
Excelsior reach this fixture 2 match into their Eredivisie. Here is where Roodzwarten stand:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
1.5 points per game
5 scored, at 2.5 a game
2 conceded, at 1 a game
Roodzwarten, season-wide
1 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Noah Naujoks, 2 goals
Most assists: Irakli Yegoian, 2 assists
Recent results — Excelsior
15/08/2026 14:00
07/08/2026 14:00
17/05/2026 08:30
10/05/2026 10:45
02/05/2026 12:45
Sparta Rotterdam: how they are travelling
Sparta Rotterdam come in 3 matches into their Eredivisie.
Here is what Sparta Rotterdam have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
1.33 points per game
6 scored, at 2 a game
5 conceded, at 1.67 a game
Sparta Rotterdam, season-wide
1 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Marvin Young, 2 goals
Most assists: Bas Kuipers, 2 assists
Recent results — Sparta Rotterdam
22/08/2026 12:45
14/08/2026 14:00
09/08/2026 06:15
17/05/2026 08:30
10/05/2026 10:45
The head-to-head favours Excelsior
Recent meetings have tended to go Excelsior's way against Sparta Rotterdam.
From 14 match(es):
Excelsior: 7 win(s)
Sparta Rotterdam: 4 win(s)
Drawn: 3
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam prediction.
Form comparison Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Excelsior
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.27 | 0.71 | 1.82 |
|
xGA
|
1.51 | 2.17 | 0.85 |
Away Team
Sparta Rotterdam
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
|
1.33 |
| Home |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.5 | 1.26 | 1.97 |
|
xGA
|
1.56 | 1.83 | 1.04 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam
Match: Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam
Competition: Eredivisie
Date: Saturday, 29/08/2026
Kick-off: 15:30 (UK time)
Venue: Van Donge & De Roo Stadion
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Stats
The statistics for Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.5
League: 3.75
Both Teams to Score
100%
League: 71%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 92%
Over 2.5+
100%
League: 75%
Cards
2
League: 2.25
Corners
6
League: 10.63
Home Team
Excelsior
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.27 | 0.71 | 1.82 |
|
xGA
|
1.51 | 2.17 | 0.85 |
Away Team
Sparta Rotterdam
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
|
1.33 |
| Home |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.5 | 1.26 | 1.97 |
|
xGA
|
1.56 | 1.83 | 1.04 |
Corners
10.5 / Match
+24% Corners / Match
Sparta Rotterdam received +24% more corners than Excelsior in the Eredivisie
13 / Match
PSV
(1)
Cambuur
(8)(5)
Utrecht
(5)
Telstar
(5)
Feyenoord
Cards
0.5 / Match
+166% Cards / Match
Sparta Rotterdam received +166% more cards than Excelsior in the Eredivisie
1.33 / Match
PSV
(1)
Cambuur
(0)(0)
Utrecht
(1)
Telstar
(3)
Feyenoord
Goals Scored
2.5 / Match
+25%
Excelsior is +25% better in terms of goals scored
2 / Match
PSV
(1)
Cambuur
(4)(3)
Utrecht
(3)
Telstar
(0)
Feyenoord
Goals Conceded
1 / Match
+40%
Sparta Rotterdam condeded +40% more goals than Excelsior
1.67 / Match
PSV
(2)
Cambuur
(0)(3)
Utrecht
(1)
Telstar
(1)
Feyenoord
Eredivisie Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
AZ
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
Go Ahead Eagles
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 3 |
PSV
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 4 |
Feyenoord
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 5 |
Groningen
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| 6 |
Ajax
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 7 |
Sparta Rotterdam
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 8 |
Fortuna Sittard
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 9 |
Heerenveen
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 10 |
Excelsior
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
NEC
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 12 |
Twente
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 13 |
Telstar
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 14 |
PEC Zwolle
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 3 | 1 |
| 15 |
Utrecht
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 1 | 0.33 |
| 16 |
Willem II
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 |
ADO Den Haag
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 9 | -7 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 |
Cambuur
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 12 | -9 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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