Go Ahead Eagles will host Sparta Rotterdam on Friday, 14 February, in the first match of the upcoming Eredivisie round.
Will the hosts secure the three points as expected or can Sparta surprise them to get crucial points in the battle against relegation? Read our Go Ahead Eagles vs Sparta Rotterdam preview to find out.
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Go Ahead Eagles vs Sparta Rotterdam prediction: A narrow win for the hosts
Key stats
- Go Ahead Eagles are without a loss in their last six games in the league, four of which they've won.
- Both teams have scored in three of the last five H2H duels between these teams.
- We saw both teams score in 64% of games played by Go Ahead Eagles at home in the Eredivisie so far and the same goes for Sparta's away matches in the league.
Correct score prediction: Go Ahead Eagles 2-1 Sparta Rotterdam
We usually see close and exciting games when these two teams meet and based on recent form by both teams, we can expect to see the same on Friday. That being said, Go Ahead Eagles are the better team and will host the game, so we can see them edging out Sparta for a hard-fought win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookmakers favour the hosts
- HOME: 19/20 (1.95) – 51.30%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.00%
- AWAY: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.60%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
We can see from these Go Ahead Eagles vs Sparta Rotterdam odds that the home team are the expected winners, which makes sense considering they're 12 points ahead of Sparta in the standings.
Meanwhile, don't forget to check out more of our best betting tips and predictions.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage for the Eagles
With three wins in a row over Sparta Rotterdam, Go Ahead Eagles have been the better lately, although their last win came only after penalties in the Dutch Cup earlier this season.
When it comes to the overall H2H record between these two teams, Sparta are way ahead: 45-23-22.
Netherlands Cup 18/12/24
Sparta Rotterdam
Go Ahead Eagles
Netherlands Eredivisie 15/09/24
Sparta Rotterdam
Go Ahead Eagles
Netherlands Eredivisie 21/01/24
Sparta Rotterdam
Go Ahead Eagles
Netherlands Eredivisie 22/10/23
Go Ahead Eagles
Sparta Rotterdam
Netherlands Eredivisie 12/02/23
Sparta Rotterdam
Go Ahead Eagles
Go Ahead Eagles preview: In good form and looking for more
After 10 games without a loss in all competitions, Go Ahead Eagles lost to Heracles in the last round of the Eredivisie, which was a bit of a surprising loss, although they did play away from home. In any case, Go Ahead Eagles are currently seventh in the standings and they are fighting for European football for next season.
Meanwhile, Soren Tengstedt and Finn Stokkers are on the team's injury list heading into this match.
Predicted lineup: Wellenreuther (GK), Nieuwkoop, Beelen, Hancko, Hartman, Moder, Hwang, Timber, Paixao, Carranza & Moussa
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25
D
PEC Zwolle
1
Go Ahead Eagles
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 04/05/25
L
AZ
3
Go Ahead Eagles
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 27/04/25
D
Almere City FC
0
Go Ahead Eagles
0
Netherlands Cup 21/04/25
W
AZ
1 (2)
Go Ahead Eagles
1 (4)
Netherlands Eredivisie 12/04/25
D
NAC
1
Go Ahead Eagles
1
Sparta Rotterdam preview: Looking for redemption after a loss to city rivals
In the last round of the Eredivisie Sparta have lost to Feyenoord 3-0 in the Rotterdam derby, which ended their four-game undefeated streak in the league. While that loss certainly stings Sparta's fans, they can be happy with the team's recent form. That being said, Sparta are still in danger of relegation since they are currently 16th in the standings, which would lead them into the relegation playoffs.
There are no major injury concerns for the guests ahead of this game.
Predicted lineup: Olij (GK), Van der Kust, Eerdhuijzen, Meissen, Reith, Clement, Baas, Baas, Nassoh, Verschueren, Neghli & Lauritsen.
Netherlands Eredivisie 10/05/25
W
Almere City FC
0
Sparta Rotterdam
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 04/05/25
L
FC Twente
2
Sparta Rotterdam
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 27/04/25
D
Ajax
1
Sparta Rotterdam
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 12/04/25
W
Heerenveen
1
Sparta Rotterdam
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 06/04/25
W
NEC
0
Sparta Rotterdam
2
Player to watch: Jakob Breum
With eight goals in the Eredivisie this season Breum is sharing the title of his team's top scorer along with Oliver Edvardsen, so Go Ahead Eagles will once again rely on them to provide goals against Sparta Rotterdam too.
Breum is our player to watch since the young midfielder also has five assists in the league and has been overall the more impressive of these two players.