Excelsior will be looking to recover from a 2-1 defeat to PSV when they face local rivals Sparta Rotterdam in an eagerly anticipated Rotterdam derby. The hosts were not in action at the weekend, giving them extra time to recover and prepare for this encounter. Excelsior have scored 2.1 goals per game across their last 10 matches and have failed to score only once in that run. Forward David Garden is likely to miss out through injury.
Sparta Rotterdam, meanwhile, come into the derby after an entertaining 3-3 draw with Utrecht, despite producing only 1.73 xG. Defensive problems remain a concern, with Sparta conceding an average of 2.0 goals per game in their last 10 matches. Their recent away form has also been inconsistent, while Milan Zonneveld is pushing for a starting berth after scoring as a substitute at the weekend. No fresh injury worries have been reported.
As BTTS landed in 79% of the last 14 H2H meetings, we are tempted to place our bets on Both Teams to Score, alongside Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals (57% of their recent H2H clashes produced at least three goals).
This Netherlands Eredivisie match will be played on Saturday 29 August 2026 at 15:30.
What is our Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Excelsior 2 - 2 Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-2 @ 1100 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -188 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 150 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -167 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -550 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Mario Dominguez @ 137 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Mario Dominguez @ 500 Odds
- To be Booked: Lushendry Martes @ 225 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Sparta Rotterdam +0.5 @ -143 Odds
- European Handicap: Sparta Rotterdam +1 @ -138 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -143 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 500 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Excelsior - No @ -350 Odds
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View OfferExcelsior Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ldldwwdwwl | 1.50 |
| Home | lwdl | 1.00 |
| Away | lddwww | 1.83 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 25% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.50 | 3.00 | 3.83 |
| Scored | 2.10 | 1.75 | 2.33 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.25 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 70% | 50% | 83% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 25% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.46 | 1.22 | 1.61 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.45 | 1.40 | 1.49 |
Sparta Rotterdam Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdlldlllwd | 0.90 |
| Home | wldlld | 0.83 |
| Away | dllw | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.30 | 3.33 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 2.00 | 1.83 | 2.25 |
| BTTS | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.46 | 1.58 | 1.27 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.67 | 1.66 | 1.70 |
Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Excelsior (50%)
14 Matches
Sparta Rotterdam (29%)
Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam Past Results
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