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Netherlands Eredivisie

Utrecht

Sparta Rotterdam

Match Events

S. Mito

28'

Bruno Martins Indi

47'

Lushendry Edward Martes

62'

Marvin Young

Dani de Wit

90'

Preview

Utrecht vs Sparta Rotterdam: Eredivisie Clash of Contrasting Forms

Utrecht host Sparta Rotterdam in a crucial Eredivisie encounter. The home side is looking to arrest a recent slump, while the visitors arrive on a remarkable winning streak, setting the stage for a fascinating tactical battle.

This match presents a classic case of a team struggling for form against one hitting a purple patch. Utrecht will likely aim to leverage their home advantage, perhaps focusing on a more compact defensive shape to nullify Sparta's recent attacking momentum. However, their recent possession stats at home are worrying, suggesting they might struggle to impose their game. Sparta, on the other hand, will be confident in their ability to play on the counter-attack, utilizing the pace and finishing ability that has served them so well recently. Their recent tendency to concede in their last few games, even amidst wins, could offer Utrecht a pathway.

Team statistics

Netherlands Eredivisie

Utrecht

Sparta Rotterdam

Matches played

6 - 5 - 7

Results

9 - 2 - 8

33.3%

Win %

47.4%

1.6

Goals scored

1.3

1.4

Goals conceded

1.8

5.1

Shots on target

4.7

5.6

Shots off target

4.9

4.1

Blocked shots

3.8

48.2

Ball possession

46.1

79.6

Pass accuracy

78.9

10.7

Fouls

8.7

3.2

Goalkeeper saves

4.6

1.4

Yellow cards

1.8

Red cards

0.1

League averages

Key points

• Sparta Rotterdam have won their last three consecutive matches, scoring 2.3 goals per game.
• Utrecht have failed to win any of their last three games across all competitions.
• Sparta Rotterdam have a strong away record, winning 55.6% of their away fixtures.

AI Prediction

Sparta Rotterdam's irresistible recent form, coupled with their strong away record, makes them a compelling pick. While Utrecht possess a decent home scoring record, their current slump and defensive frailties are stark. The odds slightly favour Utrecht, but the momentum is overwhelmingly with Sparta, suggesting value lies with the visitors. Both teams have shown capacity to score and concede, pointing towards goals.

AI

Confidence

Pick

Recent Win% (20)
nova-lite-v1 (fr)

by amazon

78%

AWAY

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

50%

O/U

53%

BTTS

50%
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by google

65%

HOME

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

47%

O/U

47%

BTTS

70%
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by google

68%

AWAY

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

40%

O/U

63%

BTTS

70%

H2H

Eredivisie H2H 기록입니다.

Match date	Team	Score	Team	O/U 2.5	BTTS
8/17/2025	Utrecht	L 1 - 2 W	Sparta Rotterdam HOME	O	Y
5/14/2025	HOME Utrecht	D 1 - 1 D	Sparta Rotterdam	U	Y
11/3/2024	Utrecht	W 4 - 1 L	Sparta Rotterdam HOME	O	Y
5/23/2024	HOME Utrecht	W 3 - 1 L	Sparta Rotterdam	O	Y
5/12/2024	HOME Utrecht	L 0 - 1 W	Sparta Rotterdam	U	N
11/26/2023	Utrecht	W 2 - 1 L	Sparta Rotterdam HOME	O	Y

Includes records from 2023 onwards.

Team recent

Utrecht

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
AWAY	FC Volendam	1 - 2	L	O	Y	Y
HOME	PSV Eindhoven	1 - 2	L	O	Y	N
AWAY	NAC Breda	1 - 1	D	U	Y	Y
HOME	Twente	1 - 1	D	U	Y	Y
AWAY	GO Ahead Eagles	2 - 2	D	O	Y	N
AWAY	Telstar	1 - 1	D	U	Y	Y
HOME	Ajax	2 - 1	W	O	Y	Y
HOME	NEC Nijmegen	1 - 0	W	U	N	N
AWAY	AZ Alkmaar	1 - 4	L	O	Y	N
HOME	FC Volendam	3 - 1	W	O	Y	Y

Utrecht's season has been a mixed bag, hovering around the middle of the table with a slightly negative goal difference. While they've shown flashes of quality at home, averaging two goals per game, their overall win rate stands at just over a third. Recent form paints a concerning picture, with no wins in their last three outings across all competitions, conceding nearly two goals per game. Their last performance saw them struggle, particularly in possession, and concede heavily, highlighting a need for immediate improvement.

Sparta Rotterdam

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
AWAY	Feyenoord	4 - 3	W	O	Y	N
HOME	Heracles	2 - 0	W	U	N	Y
AWAY	FC Volendam	1 - 0	W	U	N	Y
HOME	Heerenveen	0 - 3	L	O	N	Y
HOME	NAC Breda	1 - 0	W	U	N	N
AWAY	NEC Nijmegen	1 - 3	L	O	Y	Y
HOME	Fortuna Sittard	1 - 1	D	U	Y	Y
AWAY	PEC Zwolle	0 - 1	L	U	N	Y
HOME	AZ Alkmaar	0 - 1	L	U	N	Y
HOME	Telstar	1 - 0	W	U	N	Y

Sparta Rotterdam are the league's form team, boasting an incredible three consecutive wins. Their recent scoring prowess is undeniable, netting 2.3 goals per game over their last three fixtures. This offensive surge has been matched by a solid defensive record, conceding only one goal per match in that same span. Their away form is also impressive, with five wins from nine games, suggesting they are more than capable of picking up results on the road. The last outing was a high-scoring affair, showcasing their attacking flair.

Over

Under

Yes

Odds

1x2

HOME

2.1

DRAW

3.4

AWAY

3.6

2.5 OVER/UNDER

OVER

1.85

UNDER

1.95

BTTS

YES

1.75

Lineups

Utrecht

(4-2-3-1)

V. Barkas

S. El Karouani

M. Eerdhuijzen

M. Didden

S. Horemans

C. Bozdogan

A. Engwanda

J. Karlsson

D. de Wit

Y. Cathline

M. Rodriguez

T. Lauritsen

S. Mito

A. Santos

M. van Bergen

J. Baas

J. Kitolano

T. Quintero

B. Martins Indi

M. Young

L. Martes

J. Drommel

Sparta Rotterdam

(4-2-3-1)

Average Player Rating

Injuries / suspensions

Utrecht

Name	Reason	Type	G/A
E. Demircan	Inactive	Missing Fixture	0 / 0
D. Min	Injury	Missing Fixture	3 / 0
S. Haller	Injury	Questionable	1 / 2
Z. Iqbal	Inactive	Questionable	0 / 0

Sparta Rotterdam

Name	Reason	Type	G/A
V. van Crooij	Injury	Missing Fixture	0 / 1

League table

Netherlands Eredivisie

#	Team	Played	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Form
Eredivisie
1	PSV Eindhoven	17	15	1	1	52	21	31	46	WWWWW
2	Feyenoord	17	11	2	4	42	21	21	35	DLWWL
3	Ajax	17	8	6	3	32	22	10	30	DWWWL
4	NEC Nijmegen	17	8	5	4	43	29	14	29	DDWWW
5	Groningen	17	8	3	6	25	22	3	27	DWWLD
6	AZ Alkmaar	16	7	4	5	31	28	3	25	LDLLL
7	Twente	17	6	7	4	26	21	5	25	DWDWD
8	Utrecht	17	6	5	6	28	23	5	23	LDDDD
9	Heerenveen	17	6	5	6	29	26	3	23	WWLLW
10	Sparta Rotterdam	17	7	2	8	18	31	-13	23	WLWLD
11	Fortuna Sittard	17	6	3	8	25	29	-4	21	WLLDD
12	Excelsior	16	6	1	9	16	27	-11	19	WLWWL
13	GO Ahead Eagles	17	4	7	6	26	29	-3	19	DLDDL
14	PEC Zwolle	17	5	4	8	21	38	-17	19	LWLWD
15	Telstar	17	3	6	8	20	27	-7	15	WDDLD
16	FC Volendam	17	3	5	9	19	31	-12	14	LLLLD
17	Heracles	17	4	2	11	26	44	-18	14	LLDDW
18	NAC Breda	17	3	4	10	16	26	-10	13	LDLLL

Utrecht vs Sparta Rotterdam AI Match Preview, Prediction, Team Stats Comparison, League table

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Utrecht vs Sparta Rotterdam: Eredivisie Clash of Contrasting Forms

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Key points

AI Prediction

H2H

Team recent

Utrecht Team recent

Sparta Rotterdam Team recent

Odds

Lineups

Utrecht

Sparta Rotterdam

Injuries / suspensions

Utrecht Injuries / suspensions

Sparta Rotterdam Injuries / suspensions

League table