Sparta Rotterdam and Utrecht will meet in the upcoming Eredivisie round on Sunday, 3 November.
Can the hosts end their winless streak in the league or will Utrecht continue their impressive form? Find out from our Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht prediction and preview below.
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Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht prediction: Guests to win three points
Key stats
- Utrecht are third in the league standings at the moment, with seven wins in nine games.
- Sparta Rotterdam have just two wins in 10 games in the league this season.
- Both teams have scored in four of the last five meetings between these two teams.
Correct score prediction: Sparta Rotterdam 1-2 Utrecht
Looking at the performances of both teams in the Eredivisie this season, Utrecht should easily win this game. Still, we expect Sparta to put up a fight and score, hence our prediction above.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies don't see any team as a clear favourite
- HOME: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.50%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.40%
- AWAY: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.50%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's clear from these Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht odds that not team is actually favoured to win this game, which is a bit surprising to us considering that Utrecht are 11 points ahead of Sparta in the standings.
On top of that, Sparta Rotterdam are winless in their last four games in the league and their only advantage at this time is the home court, so we expected the guests to be favoured, at least slightly.
Anyhow, if you likes our predictions for this game, remember to also check out some of our latest betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Small advantage for Utrecht
If we look at the last five meetings between these two teams, we can see that Utrecht have three wins and Sparta Rotterdam have two wins. Meanwhile, Utrecht are slightly ahead if we consider their overall H2H record: 50-28-46.
Netherlands Eredivisie 23/05/24
FC Utrecht
Sparta Rotterdam
Netherlands Eredivisie 12/05/24
FC Utrecht
Sparta Rotterdam
Netherlands Eredivisie 26/11/23
Sparta Rotterdam
FC Utrecht
Netherlands Eredivisie 04/06/23
Sparta Rotterdam
FC Utrecht
Netherlands Eredivisie 01/06/23
FC Utrecht
Sparta Rotterdam
Sparta Rotterdam preview: Hoping for a win after a while
With two draws and two losses in their last four matches in the league, Sparta Rotterdam have been without a victory for some time and they'll hope to rectify this against Utrecht. Overall, Sparta have 11 points from 10 games so far in the Eredivisie, which is enough for 12th place in the standings.
When it comes to team news, Teo Quintero and Jonathan de Guzman are still out with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Olij (GK), Van der Kust, Meissen, Young, Bakari, Clement, Kitolano, 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
Utrecht preview: Hoping to get back to winning track
After six wins in a row in the Eredivisie, including some quite impressive ones against the likes of AZ Alkmaar and Twente, Utrecht have finally lost in the last rounds, falling to Feyenoord away from home. Still, with seven wins in nine games and 22 points, Utrecht are currently third in the standings, only behind PSV and Ajax.
Meanwhile, Kevin Gadellaa and Alonzo Engwanda are out with injuries at the moment.
Predicted lineup: Barkas (GK), El Karouani, Viergever, Van der Hoorn, Horemans, Fraulo, Aaronson, Booth, Jensen, Cathline & Min
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25
L
FC Twente
2
FC Utrecht
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 25/04/25
W
RKC
0
FC Utrecht
4
Netherlands Eredivisie 20/04/25
W
Ajax
0
FC Utrecht
4
Netherlands Eredivisie 13/04/25
W
FC Groningen
1
FC Utrecht
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 06/04/25
D
Go Ahead Eagles
2
FC Utrecht
2
Player to watch: Paxten Aaronson
The young American winger, who's at Utrecht on loan from Eintracht Frankfurt, has been in good form this season and he contributed to his team's impressive results in the Eredivisie with two goals and one assist so far.
