Our prediction for this Netherlands Eredivisie match:
Sparta Rotterdam and Utrecht square off against each other at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Sunday’s program. The Rotterdammers aim to put an end to their four-game winless run in Eredivisie and are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach against Utrecht. The good news for the hosts is that important defender Mike Eerdhuijzen is back from suspension.
Ron Jans’ troops, on the other hand, failed to impress in a 2-0 loss to Feyenoord. As Utrecht are desperate to get back on course in the national championship as well, we believe that there is a big value in betting on both teams to score. In their last meeting at the venue Utrecht defeated Sparta 2-1, meaning that BTTS betting option should definitely be considered. As for the away team, midfielder Can Bozdogan should be recalled to the starting XI, while both Alonzo Engwanda and Kevin Gadellaa remain doubtful.
Highlighted Team (Utrecht):
Established on July 1, 1970, Utrecht is a Dutch club that competes in the Eredivisie. The club was founded as a merger of VV DOS, USV Elinkwijk, and Velox, and it has to be noted that VV DOS did well to win the Eredivisie trophy back in 1958.
Utrecht, on the other hand, have yet to win the national championship, but they have lifted three KNVB Cup trophies (1984/85, 2002/03, 2003/04). Leo van Veen is leading the club’s all-time goal-scoring chart with 153 goals. Speaking of the club’s colours, they were white and red shirts when playing at home, while blue is the dominant colour of their away jersey.
Due to the hooligan clashes, Utrecht have a rivalry with Dutch giants Ajax. The games between the two clubs have always been very tense on the field. Utrecht welcome their rivals at Stadion Galgenwaard, the venue which can hold up to 23,750 people. The stadium was opened back in May 1936.