Sparta Stadion will host the opening match of Eredivisie round five as Sparta Rotterdam look to put their derby disappointment behind them against Zwolle. The Rotterdammers suffered a 2-1 defeat to Excelsior last time out, managing only 0.97 xG, while Robin van Cruijsen picked up a knock and could miss out. Casper Terho is likely to step up in his absence. Sparta are still searching for their first home win, having won none of their last five at home and conceding 2.20 goals per game during that run.
Zwolle, meanwhile, also enter this clash looking to bounce back after a 3-1 defeat to NEC Nijmegen. Despite the setback, they created 2.07 xG and will feel they can cause problems against a Sparta side that has kept no clean sheets in its last 10 home matches. Zwolle have won just 20% of their last 10 games, while conceding a worrying 2.40 goals per match overall and 3.00 away from home. There are no injury concerns for the visitors. Zwolle have won nine of the 19 previous H2H meetings.
Both sides have defensive concerns, while Sparta’s last 10 home games saw BTTS in 60%. Therefore, our main prediction firmly points toward Both Teams to Score, alongside Over 2.5 and Over 3.5 goals (Sparta’s home matches average 3.60 goals).
This Netherlands Eredivisie match will be played on Friday 4 September 2026 at 19:00.
What is our Sparta Rotterdam vs Zwolle prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Sparta Rotterdam 2 - 2 Zwolle
Sparta Rotterdam vs Zwolle Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-2 @ 1000 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -200 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 125 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -188 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -700 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Andrej Kostic @ 100 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Andrej Kostic @ 400 Odds
- To be Booked: Nick Fichtinger @ 187 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Sparta Rotterdam +0.5 @ -364 Odds
- European Handicap: Sparta Rotterdam +3 @ -175 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 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -125 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 550 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Sparta Rotterdam - No @ -350 Odds
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View OfferSparta Rotterdam Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dlldlllwdl | 0.60 |
| Home | ldlld | 0.40 |
| Away | dllwl | 0.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.40 | 3.60 | 3.20 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 2.20 | 2.20 | 2.20 |
| BTTS | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.37 | 1.50 | 1.24 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.74 | 1.79 | 1.69 |
Zwolle Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dlwlllllwl | 0.70 |
| Home | dwlll | 0.80 |
| Away | llllw | 0.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.40 | 2.60 | 4.20 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 0.80 | 1.20 |
| Conceded | 2.40 | 1.80 | 3.00 |
| BTTS | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.08 | 1.06 | 1.11 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.91 | 1.76 | 2.05 |
Sparta Rotterdam vs Zwolle Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Sparta Rotterdam (26%)
19 Matches
Zwolle (47%)
