Waalwijk vs Sparta Rotterdam prediction, odds & betting tips 21/09/2024

Mandemakers Stadion will host Waalwijk vs Sparta Rotterdam as both teams battle for supremacy on Saturday, 21 September.
View our free predictions for this Eredivisie game below.

Waalwijk vs Sparta Rotterdam predictions: Visitors to emerge victorious

Key stats

• Waalwijk are currently on a six-match losing streak across all competitions.
• In contrast, Sparta Rotterdam have lost just one of their last 12 games.
• Sparta Rotterdam are unbeaten in their last six skirmishes with Waalwijk.
• Ten of the last 11 meetings between these teams went south of the 2.5-goal marker.

Correct score prediction: Waalwijk 0-1 Sparta Rotterdam

Waalwijk have lost six matches in a row, and they did not score a single goal in their last three games. Given that Sparta Rotterdam kept three clean sheets in the last four encounters between these teams, we are backing the visitors to win while keeping a clean sheet.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour the visiting team

• HOME:12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
• DRAW:13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
• AWAY:21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%

*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

As it stands, Waalwijk are at the bottom of the Eredivisie table, after losing five out of five matches. They are up against a Sparta Rotterdam side that lost just one of their previous 12 games.

With that in mind, it is no surprise that Sparta Rotterdam are the expected winners at 21/20 (2.05). Teams with these odds usually have a 48.8% probability of winning.

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It is also worth mentioning that Waalwijk conceded first in each of their last six matches. On that note, Sparta Rotterdam to score first has an appealing look at 17/20 (1.85). That one has a 54.1% chance of landing.

Most recent H2Hs: Another low-scoring affair on the cards?

We have established that fewer than three goals were scored in 10 of the last 11 meetings between these teams. Interestingly, Waalwijk have no wins in their last six clashes with Sparta Rotterdam.

Netherlands Eredivisie 27/01/24

RKC

1

Sparta Rotterdam

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 28/10/23

Sparta Rotterdam

2

RKC

0

Europe Friendlies 05/08/23

Sparta Rotterdam

1

RKC

0

Netherlands Eredivisie 24/01/23

Sparta Rotterdam

0

RKC

0

Netherlands Eredivisie 02/10/22

RKC

2

Sparta Rotterdam

2

Waalwijk preview: Hoping to put an end to their rotting streak

Michiel Kramer will serve the first of his two-match ban for the straight red card he received last weekend. Midfielder Richard van der Venne will be available in a few days while Nouri El Harmazi is still doubtful due to a shoulder injury.

Predicted lineup: Houwen (GK), Meijers, Buijs, Eijma, Lelieveld, Roemeratoe, Oukili, Margaret, Lokesa, Cleonise & Zawada.

Netherlands Eredivisie 29/09/24

L

Ajax

2

RKC

0

Netherlands Eredivisie 21/09/24

L

Sparta Rotterdam

2

RKC

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 15/09/24

L

Willem II

3

RKC

0

Netherlands Eredivisie 30/08/24

L

AZ

3

RKC

0

Netherlands Eredivisie 25/08/24

L

Go Ahead Eagles

2

RKC

0

Sparta Rotterdam preview: Looking to bounce back from last weekend's defeat

Venezuelan defender Teo Quintero is sidelined for the visitors ahead of this clash.

Predicted lineup: Olij (GK), Reith, Meissen, Kust, Eerdhuijzen, Baas, Neghli, Verschueren, Clement, Nassoh & Lauritsen.

Netherlands Eredivisie 28/09/24

D

Fortuna Sittard

1

Sparta Rotterdam

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 21/09/24

W

RKC

1

Sparta Rotterdam

2

Netherlands Eredivisie 15/09/24

L

Go Ahead Eagles

2

Sparta Rotterdam

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 31/08/24

W

Willem II

1

Sparta Rotterdam

2

Netherlands Eredivisie 25/08/24

D

Feyenoord

1

Sparta Rotterdam

1

Player to watch: Richard van der Venne

Although Waalwijk have been the worst team in the Eredivisie this season, Richard van der Venne has been one of their few bright spots so far. While the 32-year-old appeared in only three of Waalwijk's five Eredivisie games this season, he was on the scoresheet in two of them. Van der Venne will be called upon to provide the goals as Waalwijk set their sights on their first point of the season.