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Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Sunday, 17 May, 2026 7:30
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Prediction League
10
Played
4
Wins
2
Draws
4
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.1
(11 total)
xG
1.40
(13.9 total)
Shots per Match
12.2
(122 total)
Shots on Target
4.5
(37% acc)
Corners
4.7
(47 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.8
per match
xGa
1.40
per match
Clean Sheets
3
(30%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.1
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
8
(80 total)
Offsides
1.4
(14 total)
10
Played
6
Wins
0
Draws
4
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.4
(14 total)
xG
1.40
(13.8 total)
Shots per Match
13.1
(131 total)
Shots on Target
4.6
(35% acc)
Corners
3.5
(35 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.6
per match
xGa
1.50
per match
Clean Sheets
5
(50%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.5
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
9.1
(91 total)
Offsides
0.5
(5 total)
20
Played
10
Wins
2
Draws
8
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.3
(25 total)
xG
1.40
(27.8 total)
Shots per Match
12.7
(253 total)
Shots on Target
4.6
(36% acc)
Corners
4.1
(82 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.7
per match
xGa
1.50
per match
Clean Sheets
8
(40%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.8
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(2 total)
Fouls
8.6
(171 total)
Offsides
1
(19 total)
10
Played
4
Wins
1
Draws
5
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1
(10 total)
xG
1.40
(13.9 total)
Shots per Match
11.9
(119 total)
Shots on Target
3.8
(32% acc)
Corners
3.8
(38 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.2
per match
xGa
1.90
per match
Clean Sheets
3
(30%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.6
avg
Red Cards
0.3
(3 total)
Fouls
12.5
(125 total)
Offsides
1.1
(11 total)
10
Played
2
Wins
3
Draws
5
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1
(10 total)
xG
1.10
(10.9 total)
Shots per Match
10.7
(107 total)
Shots on Target
3.7
(35% acc)
Corners
4.4
(44 total)
Defense
Conceded
2.3
per match
xGa
1.90
per match
Clean Sheets
1
(10%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.4
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
12.6
(126 total)
Offsides
0.5
(5 total)
20
Played
6
Wins
4
Draws
10
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1
(20 total)
xG
1.20
(24.8 total)
Shots per Match
11.3
(226 total)
Shots on Target
3.8
(33% acc)
Corners
4.1
(82 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.8
per match
xGa
1.90
per match
Clean Sheets
4
(20%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.5
avg
Red Cards
0.2
(3 total)
Fouls
12.6
(251 total)
Offsides
0.8
(16 total)
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In this exciting Eredivisie 2025-2026 matchup, Sparta Rotterdam will take on Excelsior as part of the 2025-2026 season in Eredivisie. This match is part of Matchweek 1 and will take place on 2026-05-17 at 2026-05-17 in the famous Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel.
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Sparta Rotterdam, and the visiting side, Excelsior. The scoreline predictions suggest .
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-05-17
Time: 12:30
Location: Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior Football 17 May, 2026 7:30
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 2 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
-
Clean Match Expected
Both teams disciplined in recent matches — expect technical, fair-play football
-
Clinical Finishing
Excelsior convert chances efficiently (80%+ conversion) — deadly in front of goal with ruthless finishing
Comprehensive betting trends for Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
⚽ Both Teams To Score
Excelsior(1 trends)
- BTTS FriendlyLeague5/771%Excelsior score (1.14/match) and concede (2.43/match) regularly in away matches - BTTS in 71% of matches (league avg: 62%)
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Both Teams ScoredH2H2/366.7%Both teams scored in 2 of their last 3 H2H matches (66.7%%)
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Sparta Rotterdam(1 trends)
- Few GoalsRecent13/1776%Sparta Rotterdam scored 0-1 goals in 13 of their last 17 Eredivisie matches
Excelsior(1 trends)
- Few GoalsRecent12/1675%Excelsior scored 0-1 goals in 12 of their last 16 Eredivisie matches
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Over 2.5 GoalsH2H2/366.7%Over 2.5 goals in 2 of their last 3 H2H matches (66.7%%)
Both teams score 0-1 goals frequently (76% + 75%)
🛡️ Double Chance
Sparta Rotterdam(1 trends)
- Undefeated at HTH2H3/3100%Sparta Rotterdam are undefeated at half time in their last 3 3 matches
Excelsior(1 trends)
- Undefeated at HTH2H3/3100%Excelsior are undefeated at half time in their last 3 3 matches
⚡ Team Total Goals
Sparta Rotterdam(2 trends)
- Scored 1+Recent3/3100%Sparta Rotterdam scored 1+ goals in their last 3 3 matches
- Second Half SpecialistsRecent3/3100%Sparta Rotterdam score in second half in their last 3 3 matches
Excelsior(1 trends)
- Scored 1+Recent12/1675%Excelsior scored 1+ goals in 12 of their last 16 Eredivisie matches
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Excelsior(1 trends) — avg 1.5 (-9% below league)
- Many CardsH2H3/3100%Excelsior receive 2+ cards in 3 of their last 3 Eredivisie matches
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- High Card MatchesH2H%Average 5.3 cards per match in their last 3 H2H matches
Sparta Rotterdam disciplined play balances Excelsior aggression —
🚩 Corners Over/Under
Sparta Rotterdam(1 trends) — avg 4.2 (-18% below league)
- Few CornersLeague9/983%Sparta Rotterdam average 4.2 corners/match at home (-18% below league avg 5.1)
Excelsior(1 trends) — avg 4.3 (-16% below league)
- Few CornersLeague7/781%Excelsior average 4.3 corners/match in away matches (-16% below league avg 5.1)
Combined average: 8.5 corners/match (Sparta Rotterdam 4.2 + Excelsior 4.3) • Low combined average supports Under 9.5
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Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
🚀 Match Start: Excelsior is stronger in the first 15 minutes (7 vs 3).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Sparta Rotterdam
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.29
Pressure
0.07
✈️ Excelsior
Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.27
Pressure
0.15
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Sparta Rotterdam - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
3
Avg. Goals per Match
0.15
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
10
Avg. Goals per Match
0.5
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
5
Avg. Goals per Match
0.25
✈️ Excelsior - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
11
Avg. Goals per Match
0.55
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
11
Avg. Goals per Match
0.55
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Sparta Rotterdam - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
8
Comeback Goals
5
Negative Sequences
2
Killer Goals
6
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
3
Late Pressure
5
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
3
Half-time Spurts
7
Second Half Starts
4
Late Surges
5
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
3
Late Conceded
8
✈️ Excelsior - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
8
Comeback Goals
5
Negative Sequences
2
Killer Goals
9
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
7
Late Pressure
6
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
7
Half-time Spurts
4
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
6
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
2
Late Conceded
7
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🚀 Away Fast Start: Excelsior often scores in the first 15 minutes (7 vs 3)
- First Goal Away: High probability of Excelsior scoring first
- Overall Result: Sparta Rotterdam has an advantage in the match
- Home Handicap: Consider Sparta Rotterdam handicap
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Home +0.027
Pressure (Advantage)
Away +0.084
Timing (Advantage)
Away +0.008 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Away +0.023 (away team better)
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Sparta Rotterdam):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Excelsior):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: High - team creates many dangerous moments. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Teams are approximately equal in strength across all periods. Consider bets on draw, low total goals, or exact score.
Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior Head-to-head statistics for Sun 17 May, 2026 @ 7:30 Eredivisie
Sparta Rotterdam
VS
Excelsior
Last 3 Head-to-Head Matches
2
Wins
0
Draws
1
Wins
Attack
Goals Scored
2 (6)
1.3 (4)
xG
1.70
1.60
Shots
13.3 (40)
14.3 (43)
Shots on Target
7 (21)
5 (15)
Corners
4.3 (13)
4.3 (13)
Defense
Conceded
1.3 (4)
2 (6)
xGa
1.60
1.70
Clean Sheets
1 (33%)
0 (0%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2 (6)
3 (9)
Red Cards
0 (0)
0.3 (1)
Fouls
11.3 (34)
9.7 (29)
Offsides
2.3 (7)
0.7 (2)
Last 6 Matches
Sparta Rotterdam
VS
Excelsior
5/6 (83%)
Victories
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Draws
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Defeats
2/6 (33%)
2.50
PPG
1.00
1.50
Avg Goals Scored
1.00
1.00
Avg Goals Conceded
1.83
17%
BTTS %
67%
17%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
0%
1.70
Avg xG
1.29
Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Sparta Rotterdam and away matches for Excelsior
Number of goals
Sparta Rotterdam
Under
Over
Excelsior
Under
Over
0.5
30%
3
70%
7
20%
2
80%
8
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
60%
6
40%
4
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
Yes
30%
3
70%
7
No
70%
7
30%
3
1X2
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
1
50%
5
30%
3
X
10%
1
40%
4
2
40%
4
30%
3
Double Chance
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
12
90%
9
60%
6
1X
60%
6
70%
7
X2
50%
5
70%
7
Total Goals
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
0-1
50%
5
20%
2
2-3
30%
3
50%
5
4+
20%
2
30%
3
Total Corners
Sparta Rotterdam
Under
Over
Excelsior
Under
Over
7.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
8.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
9.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
10.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
Yes
40%
4
20%
2
No
60%
6
80%
8
1X2 HT - FT
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
HT 1 - FT 1
40%
4
30%
3
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
10%
1
HT 1 - FT X
10%
1
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
30%
3
10%
1
HT 2 - FT X
0%
0
10%
1
HT X - FT 1
10%
1
0%
0
HT X - FT 2
10%
1
10%
1
HT X - FT X
0%
0
30%
3
xG(xGa)
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
xG
1.43
1.35
xGa
1.36
1.87
Number of goals
Sparta Rotterdam
Under
Over
Excelsior
Under
Over
0.5
50%
5
50%
5
40%
4
60%
6
1.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
Yes
0%
0
20%
2
No
100%
10
80%
8
1X2
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
1
50%
5
40%
4
X
20%
2
40%
4
2
30%
3
20%
2
Double Chance
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
12
80%
8
60%
6
1X
70%
7
80%
8
X2
50%
5
60%
6
Total Goals
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
0-1
90%
9
80%
8
2-3
10%
1
10%
1
4+
0%
0
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
Yes
70%
7
80%
8
No
30%
3
20%
2
Number of goals
Sparta Rotterdam
Under
Over
Excelsior
Under
Over
0.5
60%
6
40%
4
50%
5
50%
5
1.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
Yes
20%
2
40%
4
No
80%
8
60%
6
1X2
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
1
20%
2
10%
1
X
50%
5
60%
6
2
30%
3
30%
3
Double Chance
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
12
50%
5
40%
4
1X
70%
7
70%
7
X2
80%
8
90%
9
Total Goals
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
0-1
70%
7
40%
4
2-3
20%
2
50%
5
4+
10%
1
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
Yes
50%
5
30%
3
No
50%
5
70%
7
2.26
xG
1.48
53%
Ball Possession
47%
14
Total Shots
12
6
Shots on Goal
4
8
Shots Off Goal
8
6
Corners
5
1
Yellow Cards
1
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