Eredivisie
Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 - 17:45 (UK Time)
Stadium: Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel
Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht Prediction & Stats - Eredivisie 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht carries real history into this round of the Eredivisie.
The two sides meet on 22/08 (Saturday) at Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel, 17:45 (UK time).
Read the Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Sparta Rotterdam or Draw
Last updated on 20-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Utrecht the side to beat, with roughly 35% 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.
Sparta Rotterdam Preview
Sparta Rotterdam reach this fixture 2 match into their Eredivisie. Here is where Sparta Rotterdam stand:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
1.5 points per game
3 scored, at 1.5 a game
2 conceded, at 1 a game
Sparta Rotterdam, season-wide
1 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Nökkvi Þeyr Þórisson, 1 goals
Most assists: Bas Kuipers, 1 assists
Recent results — Sparta Rotterdam
14/08/2026 14:00
09/08/2026 06:15
17/05/2026 08:30
10/05/2026 10:45
03/05/2026 10:45
Utrecht: how they are travelling
Utrecht come in 2 matches into their Eredivisie.
Here is what Utreg have produced:
In this competition
0 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost
0 points per game
2 scored, at 1 a game
6 conceded, at 3 a game
Utreg, season-wide
0 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Adrian Blake, 1 goals
Most assists: Yoann Cathline, 1 assists
Recent results — Utreg
15/08/2026 12:45
09/08/2026 08:30
24/05/2026 06:15
21/05/2026 15:00
17/05/2026 08:30
The head-to-head favours Utrecht
Utrecht have generally come out ahead of Sparta Rotterdam in their recent meetings.
From 21 match(es):
Utrecht: 15 win(s)
Sparta Rotterdam: 4 win(s)
Drawn: 2
That trend is worth factoring into the Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht prediction.
Form comparison Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Sparta Rotterdam
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 0.93 | 1.97 |
|
xGA
|
1.61 | 2.17 | 1.04 |
Away Team
Utrecht
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
|
0 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.29 | 0.93 | 1.64 |
|
xGA
|
2.04 | 2.43 | 1.64 |
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 - Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht
Match: Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht
Competition: Eredivisie
Date: Saturday, 22/08/2026
Kick-off: 17:45 (UK time)
Venue: Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel
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Stats
The statistics for Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2
League: 3.5
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 72%
Over 1.5+
50%
League: 89%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 78%
Cards
5
League: 2.33
Corners
6
League: 10.67
Home Team
Sparta Rotterdam
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 0.93 | 1.97 |
|
xGA
|
1.61 | 2.17 | 1.04 |
Away Team
Utrecht
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
|
0 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.29 | 0.93 | 1.64 |
|
xGA
|
2.04 | 2.43 | 1.64 |
Corners
13.5 / Match
+50% Corners / Match
Sparta Rotterdam received +50% more corners than Utrecht in the Eredivisie
9 / Match
Telstar
(5)
Feyenoord
(5)(3)
AZ
(1)
Groningen
Cards
2 / Match
+50% Cards / Match
Utrecht received +50% more cards than Sparta Rotterdam in the Eredivisie
3 / Match
Telstar
(1)
Feyenoord
(3)(4)
AZ
(2)
Groningen
Goals Scored
1.5 / Match
+50%
Sparta Rotterdam is +50% better in terms of goals scored
1 / Match
Telstar
(3)
Feyenoord
(0)(1)
AZ
(1)
Groningen
Goals Conceded
1 / Match
+67%
Utrecht condeded +67% more goals than Sparta Rotterdam
3 / Match
Telstar
(1)
Feyenoord
(1)(4)
AZ
(2)
Groningen
Eredivisie Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
AZ
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
Fortuna Sittard
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 3 |
PSV
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 4 |
Go Ahead Eagles
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 5 |
Excelsior
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 6 |
Ajax
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 7 |
NEC
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
Feyenoord
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 9 |
Heerenveen
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 10 |
Groningen
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 11 |
Sparta Rotterdam
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 12 |
Telstar
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 13 |
Twente
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |
ADO Den Haag
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 |
PEC Zwolle
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 |
Utrecht
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 |
Cambuur
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 |
Willem II
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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