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Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Sunday, 17 May, 2026 8:30
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Last 6 Matches
Sparta Rotterdam
VS
Excelsior
2/6 (33%)
Victories
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Draws
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Defeats
3/6 (50%)
1.17
PPG
1.17
0.83
Avg Goals Scored
1.00
1.00
Avg Goals Conceded
1.50
33%
BTTS %
50%
0%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
0%
1.16
Avg xG
1.37
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Expected Points not available for this match.
1.69
xG [Total: 3.07]
1.38
1
Yellow Cards [Total: 3]
2
4
Corners [Total: 8]
4
1
Offsides [Total: 2]
1
9
Fouls [Total: 22]
13
4
Shots on Goal [Total: 8]
4
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 8:30
ℹ️ No advanced patterns detected for this match.
Comprehensive betting trends for Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner
Sparta Rotterdam(1 trends)
- Efficient ScoringH2H3/3100%Sparta Rotterdam efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 3 of their last 3 Eredivisie matches vs Excelsior
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 WinRecent24/3080%Excelsior have not won in 24 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 WinRecent24/3080%Excelsior have not won in 24 of their last 30 Eredivisie matches
⚡ Team Total Goals
Sparta Rotterdam(3 trends)
- Scored 1+H2H3/3100%Sparta Rotterdam scored 1+ goals in their last 3 3 matches vs Excelsior
- Second Half SpecialistsH2H3/3100%Sparta Rotterdam score in second half in their last 3 3 matches vs Excelsior
- Scored 1+Recent12/1580%Sparta Rotterdam scored 1+ goals in 12 of their last 15 Eredivisie (Home) matches
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)
- Few CardsRecent13/1587%Sparta Rotterdam receive 0-1 card in 13 of their last 15 Eredivisie (Home) matches
Excelsior(1 trends)
- 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
Excelsior(1 trends) — avg 4.3 (-13% below league)
- Few CornersLeague7/778%Excelsior average 4.3 corners/match in away matches (-13% below league avg 4.9)
Low corner activity in recent matches -
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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).
💡 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
0.2
Pressure
0.05
✈️ Excelsior
Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.18
Pressure
0.13
⏰ 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
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
✈️ 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
11
Avg. Goals per Match
0.55
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
5
Avg. Goals per Match
0.25
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Sparta Rotterdam - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
7
Comeback Goals
5
Negative Sequences
3
Killer Goals
7
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
2
Late Pressure
4
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
2
Half-time Spurts
8
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
4
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
3
Late Conceded
10
✈️ Excelsior - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
6
Comeback Goals
7
Negative Sequences
4
Killer Goals
7
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
6
Late Pressure
5
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
6
Half-time Spurts
4
Second Half Starts
6
Late Surges
5
🛡️ 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
- 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 +0.021
Pressure (Advantage)
Away +0.079
Timing (Advantage)
Away +0.005 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Home +0.023
📝 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:
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 @ 8:30 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
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Sparta Rotterdam and away matches for Excelsior
Number of goals
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
Both teams to score
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
Yes
40%
4
60%
6
No
60%
6
40%
4
1X2
1X2
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
1
30%
3
40%
4
X
20%
2
10%
1
2
50%
5
50%
5
Double Chance
Double Chance
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
12
80%
8
90%
9
1X
50%
5
50%
5
X2
70%
7
60%
6
Total Goals
Total Goals
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
0-1
40%
4
20%
2
2-3
30%
3
70%
7
4+
30%
3
10%
1
Total Corners
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
Clean Sheet
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
Yes
30%
3
20%
2
No
70%
7
80%
8
1X2 HT - FT
1X2 HT - FT
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
HT 1 - FT 1
20%
2
30%
3
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
10%
1
HT X - FT 2
20%
2
30%
3
HT X - FT X
10%
1
0%
0
xG(xGa)
xG(xGa)
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
xG
1.28
1.35
xGa
1.51
1.97
Number of goals
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
Both teams to score
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
Yes
20%
2
30%
3
No
80%
8
70%
7
1X2
1X2
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
1
30%
3
50%
5
X
40%
4
40%
4
2
30%
3
10%
1
Double Chance
Double Chance
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
12
60%
6
60%
6
1X
70%
7
90%
9
X2
70%
7
50%
5
Total Goals
Total Goals
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
0-1
70%
7
70%
7
2-3
30%
3
30%
3
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Clean Sheet
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
Yes
50%
5
70%
7
No
50%
5
30%
3
Number of goals
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
Both teams to score
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
Yes
20%
2
10%
1
No
80%
8
90%
9
1X2
1X2
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
1
20%
2
20%
2
X
40%
4
30%
3
2
40%
4
50%
5
Double Chance
Double Chance
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
12
60%
6
70%
7
1X
60%
6
50%
5
X2
80%
8
80%
8
Total Goals
Total Goals
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
0-1
60%
6
50%
5
2-3
20%
2
50%
5
4+
20%
2
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Clean Sheet
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
Yes
40%
4
40%
4
No
60%
6
60%
6
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 | 7 | 7 | 14 | |||
| Wins | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Draws | 2 | 0 | 2 | |||
| Losses | 3 | 4 | 7 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.1 | 8 | 1.1 | 8 | 1.1 | 16 |
| Goals Conceded | 2.1 | 15 | 1.9 | 13 | 2 | 28 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.1 | 8 | 2.4 | 17 | 1.8 | 25 |
| Red Cards | 0.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 2 |
| Clean Sheets | 0.1 | 1 | 0.4 | 3 | 0.3 | 4 |
| Corners | 4.6 | 32 | 4 | 28 | 4.3 | 60 |
| Fouls | 7.6 | 53 | 8.9 | 62 | 8.2 | 115 |
| Offsides | 1 | 7 | 0.7 | 5 | 0.9 | 12 |
| Shots | 11.1 | 78 | 12.9 | 90 | 12 | 168 |
| Shots on Goal | 3.9 | 27 | 4 | 28 | 3.9 | 55 |
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 8 | 7 | 15 | |||
| Wins | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Draws | 0 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Losses | 5 | 4 | 9 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 0.8 | 6 | 1.1 | 8 | 0.9 | 14 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.1 | 9 | 2.4 | 17 | 1.7 | 26 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.5 | 12 | 1.6 | 11 | 1.5 | 23 |
| Red Cards | 0.4 | 3 | 0 | 0.2 | 3 | |
| Clean Sheets | 0.4 | 3 | 0 | 0.2 | 3 | |
| Corners | 4 | 32 | 4.3 | 30 | 4.1 | 62 |
| Fouls | 12.8 | 102 | 14.6 | 102 | 13.6 | 204 |
| Offsides | 1 | 8 | 0.4 | 3 | 0.7 | 11 |
| Shots | 11.6 | 93 | 11.9 | 83 | 11.7 | 176 |
| Shots on Goal | 3.9 | 31 | 4.4 | 31 | 4.1 | 62 |
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