Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht prediction
Can Sparta stop the in-form Utrecht? - Photo by Imago
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Utrecht to win

Utrecht have won three of their last four duels with Sparta Rotterdam

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.

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

FC Utrecht

3
Sparta Rotterdam

Sparta Rotterdam

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 12/05/24

FC Utrecht

FC Utrecht

0
Sparta Rotterdam

Sparta Rotterdam

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 26/11/23

Sparta Rotterdam

Sparta Rotterdam

1
FC Utrecht

FC Utrecht

2

Netherlands Eredivisie 04/06/23

Sparta Rotterdam

Sparta Rotterdam

0
FC Utrecht

FC Utrecht

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 01/06/23

FC Utrecht

FC Utrecht

1
Sparta Rotterdam

Sparta Rotterdam

2

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

Almere City FC

0

Sparta Rotterdam

Sparta Rotterdam

3

Netherlands Eredivisie 04/05/25

L

FC Twente

FC Twente

2

Sparta Rotterdam

Sparta Rotterdam

0

Netherlands Eredivisie 27/04/25

D

Ajax

Ajax

1

Sparta Rotterdam

Sparta Rotterdam

1

Netherlands Eredivisie 12/04/25

W

Heerenveen

Heerenveen

1

Sparta Rotterdam

Sparta Rotterdam

3

Netherlands Eredivisie 06/04/25

W

NEC

NEC

0

Sparta Rotterdam

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

FC Twente

2

FC Utrecht

FC Utrecht

0

Netherlands Eredivisie 25/04/25

W

RKC

RKC

0

FC Utrecht

FC Utrecht

4

Netherlands Eredivisie 20/04/25

W

Ajax

Ajax

0

FC Utrecht

FC Utrecht

4

Netherlands Eredivisie 13/04/25

W

FC Groningen

FC Groningen

1

FC Utrecht

FC Utrecht

3

Netherlands Eredivisie 06/04/25

D

Go Ahead Eagles

Go Ahead Eagles

2

FC Utrecht

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.

Paxten Aaronson
Aaronson hoping to lead Utrecht to another win – Photo by Imago

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