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Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Sunday, 17 May, 2026 12:30
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2.57
xG
2.35
52%
Ball Possession
48%
13
Total Shots
13
5
Shots on Goal
5
8
Shots Off Goal
8
5
Corners
5
1
Yellow Cards
2
Last 6 Matches
Sparta Rotterdam
VS
Excelsior
2/6 (33%)
Victories
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Draws
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Defeats
2/6 (33%)
1.17
PPG
1.67
0.67
Avg Goals Scored
1.33
1.33
Avg Goals Conceded
1.33
33%
BTTS %
67%
0%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
0%
1.56
Avg xG
1.57
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 12:30
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 2 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
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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.
🏆 Match Winner
Excelsior(3 trends)
- Not WinRecent12/1486%Excelsior have not won in 12 of their last 14 Eredivisie (Away) matches
- Efficient ScoringRecent12/1486%Excelsior efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 12 of their last 14 Eredivisie (Away) matches
- Not WinRecent23/3077%Excelsior have not won in 23 of their last 30 Eredivisie matches
⚽ 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%)
🛡️ Double Chance
Sparta Rotterdam(1 trends)
- Undefeated at HTH2H3/3100%Sparta Rotterdam are undefeated at half time in their last 3 3 matches vs Excelsior
Excelsior(3 trends)
- Undefeated at HTH2H3/3100%Excelsior are undefeated at half time in their last 3 3 matches vs Sparta Rotterdam
- Not WinRecent12/1486%Excelsior have not won in 12 of their last 14 Eredivisie (Away) matches
- Not WinRecent23/3077%Excelsior have not won in 23 of their last 30 Eredivisie matches
⚡ Team Total Goals
Sparta Rotterdam(2 trends)
- Scored 1+Recent3/3100%Sparta Rotterdam scored 1+ goals in their last 3 3 matches vs Excelsior
- Second Half SpecialistsRecent3/3100%Sparta Rotterdam score in second half in their last 3 3 matches vs Excelsior
Excelsior(1 trends)
- Scored 1+Recent25/3083%Excelsior scored 1+ goals in 25 of their last 30 Eredivisie matches
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Sparta Rotterdam(1 trends) — avg 1.4 (-15% below league)
- Few CardsRecent13/1587%Sparta Rotterdam receive 0-1 card in 13 of their last 15 Eredivisie (Home) matches
Excelsior(1 trends) — avg 1.5 (-8% below league)
- Many CardsH2H3/3100%Excelsior receive 2+ cards in 3 of their last 3 Eredivisie matches vs Sparta Rotterdam
Sparta Rotterdam disciplined play balances Excelsior aggression — • H2H average: 5.3 total cards/match
🚩 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 (6 vs 2).
🔄 Second Half: Excelsior is stronger in the second half (12 vs 7).
⚡ Final Stage: Excelsior is stronger in the final minutes (6 vs 2).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
🔄 Second Half: Excelsior is stronger in the second half (12 vs 7).
⚡ Final Stage: Excelsior is stronger in the final minutes (6 vs 2).
💡 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
0.23
Pressure
0.03
✈️ Excelsior
Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.14
Pressure
0.14
⏰ 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
2
Avg. Goals per Match
0.1
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
10
Avg. Goals per Match
0.5
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
2
Avg. Goals per Match
0.1
✈️ Excelsior - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
10
Avg. Goals per Match
0.5
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
12
Avg. Goals per Match
0.6
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Sparta Rotterdam - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
7
Comeback Goals
4
Negative Sequences
2
Killer Goals
6
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
2
Late Pressure
2
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
2
Half-time Spurts
8
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
2
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
3
Late Conceded
9
✈️ Excelsior - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
6
Comeback Goals
6
Negative Sequences
4
Killer Goals
8
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
6
Late Pressure
6
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
6
Half-time Spurts
4
Second Half Starts
6
Late Surges
6
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
6
Late Conceded
7
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🚀 Away Fast Start: Excelsior often scores in the first 15 minutes (6 vs 2)
- First Goal Away: High probability of Excelsior scoring first
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Excelsior shows superior performance after the break (12 vs 7 goals)
- Second Half Winner: High probability of Excelsior winning the second half
- ⚡ Final Stage Mastery: Excelsior excels in the closing minutes (6 vs 2 late goals)
- Last Goal Scorer: High probability of Excelsior scoring the final goal
- Late Goals Market: Consider bets on goals after 75th minute
- 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 +0.084
Pressure (Advantage)
Away +0.104
Timing (Advantage)
Away +0.013 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Home +0.03
📝 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: Strong - team reacts well to changes in the match. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Away team is stronger in the final minutes of the match. Consider bets on late goals, last goal scorer, and away team victory.
Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior Head-to-head statistics for Sun 17 May, 2026 @ 12:30 Eredivisie
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
70%
7
30%
3
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
30%
3
60%
6
No
70%
7
40%
4
1X2
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
1
40%
4
40%
4
X
20%
2
10%
1
2
40%
4
50%
5
Double Chance
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
12
80%
8
90%
9
1X
60%
6
50%
5
X2
60%
6
60%
6
Total Goals
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
0-1
50%
5
20%
2
2-3
30%
3
70%
7
4+
20%
2
10%
1
Total Corners
Sparta Rotterdam
Under
Over
Excelsior
Under
Over
7.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
8.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
9.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
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
30%
3
40%
4
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
20%
2
HT 1 - FT X
10%
1
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
30%
3
0%
0
HT 2 - FT X
0%
0
10%
1
HT X - FT 1
10%
1
0%
0
HT X - FT 2
10%
1
30%
3
HT X - FT X
10%
1
0%
0
xG(xGa)
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
xG
1.45
1.39
xGa
1.35
1.92
Number of goals
Sparta Rotterdam
Under
Over
Excelsior
Under
Over
0.5
50%
5
50%
5
20%
2
80%
8
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
10%
1
20%
2
No
90%
9
80%
8
1X2
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
1
40%
4
60%
6
X
30%
3
30%
3
2
30%
3
10%
1
Double Chance
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
12
70%
7
70%
7
1X
70%
7
90%
9
X2
60%
6
40%
4
Total Goals
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
0-1
80%
8
80%
8
2-3
20%
2
20%
2
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
Yes
60%
6
80%
8
No
40%
4
20%
2
Number of goals
Sparta Rotterdam
Under
Over
Excelsior
Under
Over
0.5
60%
6
40%
4
70%
7
30%
3
1.5
90%
9
10%
1
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
20%
2
20%
2
No
80%
8
80%
8
1X2
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
1
20%
2
10%
1
X
50%
5
40%
4
2
30%
3
50%
5
Double Chance
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
12
50%
5
60%
6
1X
70%
7
50%
5
X2
80%
8
90%
9
Total Goals
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
0-1
70%
7
40%
4
2-3
20%
2
60%
6
4+
10%
1
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
Yes
50%
5
30%
3
No
50%
5
70%
7
No predictions available for this match
No predictions available for this match
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
Played:
3
Wins
2
2
Draws
0
0
Wins
1
1
Total
Per Match
Per Match
Total
6
2
Goals
1.3
4
4
1.3
Goals Conceded
2
6
6
2
Yellow Cards
3
9
0
Red Cards
0.3
1
1
0.3
Clean Sheets
0
13
4.3
Corners
4.3
13
34
11.3
Fouls
9.7
29
7
2.3
Offsides
0.7
2
40
13.3
Shots
14.3
43
21
7
Shots on Goal
5
15
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 9 | 8 | 17 | |||
| Wins | 3 | 4 | 7 | |||
| Draws | 2 | 0 | 2 | |||
| Losses | 4 | 4 | 8 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1 | 9 | 1.1 | 9 | 1.1 | 18 |
| Goals Conceded | 2 | 18 | 1.6 | 13 | 1.8 | 31 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.1 | 10 | 2.4 | 19 | 1.7 | 29 |
| Red Cards | 0.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 2 |
| Clean Sheets | 0.2 | 2 | 0.5 | 4 | 0.4 | 6 |
| Corners | 4.2 | 38 | 4.4 | 35 | 4.3 | 73 |
| Fouls | 8.2 | 74 | 8.4 | 67 | 8.3 | 141 |
| Offsides | 1.3 | 12 | 0.6 | 5 | 1 | 17 |
| Shots | 11.1 | 100 | 14.1 | 113 | 12.5 | 213 |
| Shots on Goal | 4 | 36 | 4.8 | 38 | 4.4 | 74 |
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 9 | 7 | 16 | |||
| Wins | 4 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Draws | 0 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Losses | 5 | 4 | 9 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 0.9 | 8 | 1.1 | 8 | 1 | 16 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.1 | 10 | 2.4 | 17 | 1.7 | 27 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.4 | 13 | 1.6 | 11 | 1.5 | 24 |
| Red Cards | 0.3 | 3 | 0 | 0.2 | 3 | |
| Clean Sheets | 0.3 | 3 | 0 | 0.2 | 3 | |
| Corners | 3.9 | 35 | 4.3 | 30 | 4.1 | 65 |
| Fouls | 12.8 | 115 | 14.6 | 102 | 13.6 | 217 |
| Offsides | 1.1 | 10 | 0.4 | 3 | 0.8 | 13 |
| Shots | 11.8 | 106 | 11.9 | 83 | 11.8 | 189 |
| Shots on Goal | 3.9 | 35 | 4.4 | 31 | 4.1 | 66 |
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