Our Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction: 1-2
Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 10:15 GMT kick-off on Sunday September 14, 2025. We’re backing a 1-2 away win, but with both sides showing goal-scoring potential, BTTS is another good betting choice.
Our prediction is supported by key Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Excelsior's Last Match – Excelsior vs FC Twente
Excelsior will seek to keep their streak alive after a 1-0 Netherlands Eredivisie victory over FC Twente on August 30. In that match, Excelsior had 30% possession and 7 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Excelsior | 30% | 7 (4) | 0.47 | 23 |
 FC Twente | 70% | 14 (5) | 2.14 | 107 |
Sparta Rotterdam's Last Match – Sparta Rotterdam vs Feyenoord
Sparta Rotterdam will be looking to bounce back after a 0-4 Netherlands Eredivisie defeat against Feyenoord on August 31. In that match, Sparta Rotterdam recorded 38% possession, firing 3 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sparta Rotterdam | 38% | 3 (2) | 0.52 | 36 |
 Feyenoord | 62% | 18 (11) | 2.22 | 92 |
Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam Stats
Key Stats
| Excelsior | Sparta Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.75 | Attacking Strength | 1.13 |
| 1.06 | Defence Strength | 0.8 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 2.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Excelsior are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Sparta Rotterdam average 2.2 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.
Excelsior 16-17
Sparta Rotterdam 22-21
What are the odds for this match?
Excelsior to win: @3.2
Draw: @3.6
Sparta Rotterdam to win: @2.15
Lineups
Excelsior (4-3-3) : Stijn Van Gassel, Ilias Bronkhorst, Rick Meissen, Casper Widell, Arthur Zagre, Noah Naujoks, Adam Carlen, Irakli Yegoian, Derensili Sanches Fernandes, Szymon Wlodarczyk, Gyan De Regt
Sparta Rotterdam (4-3-3) : Joel Drommel, Shurandy Sambo, Marvin Young, Teo Quintero Leon, Patrick Van Aanholt, Jens Toornstra, Pelle Clement, Joshua Kitolano, Mitchell Van Bergen, Tobias Lauritsen, Sayfallah Ltaief
PSV 
Feyenoord 
Ajax 
NEC 
AZ 
FC Groningen 
FC Twente 
Sparta Rotterdam 
Heerenveen 
FC Utrecht 
Fortuna Sittard 
Go Ahead Eagles 
PEC Zwolle 
Excelsior 
Telstar 
NAC 
FC Volendam 
Heracles