Sparta Rotterdam will meet Willem II in the upcoming Eredivisie round on Sunday, 2 March.
Will the hosts secure three points that could give them a better chance of survival or will the guests find a way to finally avoid a loss against this opponent? Find out from our Sparta Rotterdam vs Willem II prediction and preview below.
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Sparta Rotterdam vs Willem II prediction: A confident win for the home team
Key Stats
- Willem II are winless in their last six games in the Eredivisie.
- Both teams have scored in six of the last eight matches that Willem II have played across the board.
- Sparta Rotterdam have kept a clean sheet in just two of their 23 games in the league this season.
Correct score prediction: Sparta Rotterdam 3-1 Willem II
Given the current form of both teams and the fact that Sparta have dominated Willem II in their latest duels, we expect another win for them, especially since they'll be playing at home.
That being said, Sparta Rotterdam have conceded at least one goal in almost all of their league matches so far, so we don't see why this one should be different, hence our correct score prediction.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Sparta Rotterdam the more likely winners
- HOME: 13/20 (1.65) – 60.60%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.00%
- AWAY: 17/4 (5.25) – 19.00%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
We can see from the Sparta Rotterdam vs Willem II odds that the hosts are the expected winners and it's not really that close either, despite Sparta currently being four points behind Willem II in the standings.
Still, the hosts have done a bit better lately and with the home-court advantage and better recent H2H record, they are rightfully favoured to win this game.
Anyhow, if you want to check out more of our predictions, take a peek at our latest betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Clear domination by Sparta Rotterdam
With six wins in a row over Willem II, Sparta have clearly been the better team lately, although it should be noted that three of their last six duels have been friendlies.
Sparta Rotterdam also have the advantage over Willem II when it comes to their overall H2H record: 39-21-31.
Netherlands Eredivisie 31/08/24
Willem II
Sparta Rotterdam
Europe Friendlies 27/07/24
Willem II
Sparta Rotterdam
Europe Friendlies 29/07/23
Willem II
Sparta Rotterdam
Europe Friendlies 20/07/22
Willem II
Sparta Rotterdam
Netherlands Eredivisie 13/02/22
Sparta Rotterdam
Willem II
Sparta Rotterdam preview: Looking for important points
At the moment, Sparta are 16th in the Eredivisie standings, which would take them into the relegation playoffs if the season ended today.
However, there's still time for them to get out of this spot, with the next closest teams just four points ahead, including their next opponent Willem II. Sparta have managed to win twice in their last four games and have only lost two of their last six, so there's reason for optimism ahead of this game.
Meanwhile, Joel Ideho, Gjivai Zechiel, and Patrick van Aanholt are on the team's injury list.
Predicted lineup: Olij (GK), Quintero, Eerdhuijzen, Young, Bakari, Eiting, Nassoh, Mito, Hlynsson, Van Bergen & 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
Willem II preview: Hoping to end their poor streak
It's been six games since Willem II last won in the Eredivisie and while that was an emphatic 4-1 win against Groningen, their fans have to be worried with the team's recent form.
Furthermore, Willem II are now just four points ahead of the spot that leads to relegation playoffs and the team in that spot is Sparta Rotterdam, their next opponent, so it could quickly go from bad to worse for them if they were to lose this game.
Boris Lambert is suspended for this match, while Dani Mathieu and Amine Lachkar are out with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Didillon (GK), St Jago, Schouten, Behounek, Tirpan, Kaygin, Bosch, Fatah, Meerveld, Sandra & Vaesen
Netherlands Eredivisie 09/05/25
L
Heracles
2
Willem II
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 03/05/25
D
NEC
1
Willem II
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 27/04/25
L
Fortuna Sittard
1
Willem II
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 13/04/25
L
Ajax
2
Willem II
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 04/04/25
L
Heerenveen
3
Willem II
1
Player to watch: Tobias Lauritsen
The 27-year-old Norwegian forward has been one of key offensive weapons for Heracles this season with five goals in the Eredivisie to his name, which makes him the team's top scorer along with Camiel Neghli.
