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Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Sunday, 17 May, 2026 5:30
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15
Played
6
Wins
4
Draws
5
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.1
(17 total)
xG
1.40
(20.5 total)
Shots per Match
12.4
(186 total)
Shots on Target
4.9
(40% acc)
Corners
4.5
(68 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.5
per match
xGa
1.20
per match
Clean Sheets
5
(33%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.4
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
8.9
(134 total)
Offsides
1.1
(17 total)
16
Played
6
Wins
2
Draws
8
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.2
(19 total)
xG
1.20
(18.6 total)
Shots per Match
12.2
(195 total)
Shots on Target
3.9
(32% acc)
Corners
4.4
(71 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.9
per match
xGa
1.50
per match
Clean Sheets
6
(38%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.2
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
9.9
(159 total)
Offsides
1
(16 total)
31
Played
12
Wins
6
Draws
13
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.2
(36 total)
xG
1.30
(39.1 total)
Shots per Match
12.3
(381 total)
Shots on Target
4.4
(36% acc)
Corners
4.5
(139 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.7
per match
xGa
1.40
per match
Clean Sheets
11
(35%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.8
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(2 total)
Fouls
9.5
(293 total)
Offsides
1.1
(33 total)
15
Played
4
Wins
2
Draws
9
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
0.9
(14 total)
xG
1.40
(20.3 total)
Shots per Match
12.4
(186 total)
Shots on Target
4
(32% acc)
Corners
4.2
(63 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.4
per match
xGa
1.70
per match
Clean Sheets
3
(20%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.3
avg
Red Cards
0.2
(3 total)
Fouls
11
(165 total)
Offsides
1.3
(20 total)
15
Played
3
Wins
5
Draws
7
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.1
(17 total)
xG
1.10
(16.1 total)
Shots per Match
11
(165 total)
Shots on Target
3.7
(34% acc)
Corners
3.9
(58 total)
Defense
Conceded
2
per match
xGa
2.00
per match
Clean Sheets
2
(13%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.3
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
12.7
(191 total)
Offsides
0.7
(10 total)
30
Played
7
Wins
7
Draws
16
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1
(31 total)
xG
1.20
(36.4 total)
Shots per Match
11.7
(351 total)
Shots on Target
3.9
(33% acc)
Corners
4
(121 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.7
per match
xGa
1.80
per match
Clean Sheets
5
(17%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.3
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(3 total)
Fouls
11.9
(356 total)
Offsides
1
(30 total)
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🤖 AI Pattern Insights
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Clean Match Expected
Both teams disciplined in recent matches — expect technical, fair-play football
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Clinical Finishing
Excelsior convert chances efficiently (80%+ conversion) — deadly in front of goal with ruthless finishing
Comprehensive betting trends for Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior.
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Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
🔄 Second Half: Sparta Rotterdam is stronger in the second half (14 vs 8).
⚡ Final Stage: Sparta Rotterdam is stronger in the final minutes (12 vs 3).
💡 Recommendation: Teams are equal in strength. Consider bets on draw or exact score.
⚡ Final Stage: Sparta Rotterdam is stronger in the final minutes (12 vs 3).
💡 Recommendation: Teams are equal in strength. Consider bets on draw or exact score.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Sparta Rotterdam
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.26
Pressure
0.16
✈️ Excelsior
Early Strength
Moderate
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.16
Pressure
0.06
⏰ 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
11
Avg. Goals per Match
0.55
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
14
Avg. Goals per Match
0.7
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
12
Avg. Goals per Match
0.6
✈️ Excelsior - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
3
Avg. Goals per Match
0.15
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Sparta Rotterdam - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
6
Comeback Goals
4
Negative Sequences
0
Killer Goals
8
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
3
Late Pressure
12
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
3
Half-time Spurts
8
Second Half Starts
2
Late Surges
12
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
1
Late Conceded
7
✈️ Excelsior - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
5
Comeback Goals
7
Negative Sequences
3
Killer Goals
11
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
4
Late Pressure
3
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
4
Half-time Spurts
4
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
3
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
0
Late Conceded
8
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Sparta Rotterdam shows superior performance after the break (14 vs 8 goals)
- Second Half Winner: High probability of Sparta Rotterdam winning the second half
- ⚡ Final Stage Mastery: Sparta Rotterdam excels in the closing minutes (12 vs 3 late goals)
- Last Goal Scorer: High probability of Sparta Rotterdam scoring the final goal
- Late Goals Market: Consider bets on goals after 75th minute
- Overall Result: Teams are equal in strength
- Draw: Consider draw bets
- 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 +0.108
Pressure (Advantage)
Home +0.098
Timing (Advantage)
Home +0.023 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Away +0.008 (away team better)
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Sparta Rotterdam):
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.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Excelsior):
Momentum: Strong - team reacts well to changes in the match. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Home team has a significant advantage in the second half and final stage. We recommend bets on second half result, late goals, and home team victory.
Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior Head-to-head statistics for Sun 17 May, 2026 @ 5:30 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
1/6 (17%)
Victories
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Draws
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Defeats
4/6 (67%)
0.83
PPG
0.33
0.67
Avg Goals Scored
0.83
1.83
Avg Goals Conceded
1.67
33%
BTTS %
67%
0%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
0%
0.92
Avg xG
1.36
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
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
60%
6
70%
7
No
40%
4
30%
3
1X2
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
1
10%
1
10%
1
X
40%
4
30%
3
2
50%
5
60%
6
Double Chance
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
12
60%
6
70%
7
1X
50%
5
40%
4
X2
90%
9
90%
9
Total Goals
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
0-1
10%
1
10%
1
2-3
50%
5
70%
7
4+
40%
4
20%
2
Total Corners
Sparta Rotterdam
Under
Over
Excelsior
Under
Over
7.5
80%
8
20%
2
100%
10
0%
0
8.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
9.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
10.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
Yes
20%
2
10%
1
No
80%
8
90%
9
1X2 HT - FT
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
HT 1 - FT 1
10%
1
10%
1
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
20%
2
HT 1 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
30%
3
30%
3
HT 2 - FT X
10%
1
20%
2
HT X - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT 2
20%
2
10%
1
HT X - FT X
30%
3
10%
1
xG(xGa)
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
xG
1.02
1.17
xGa
1.31
1.63
Number of goals
Sparta Rotterdam
Under
Over
Excelsior
Under
Over
0.5
80%
8
20%
2
60%
6
40%
4
1.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
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
10%
1
No
90%
9
90%
9
1X2
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
1
10%
1
30%
3
X
50%
5
20%
2
2
40%
4
50%
5
Double Chance
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
12
50%
5
80%
8
1X
60%
6
50%
5
X2
90%
9
70%
7
Total Goals
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
0-1
70%
7
70%
7
2-3
30%
3
30%
3
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
Yes
50%
5
40%
4
No
50%
5
60%
6
Number of goals
Sparta Rotterdam
Under
Over
Excelsior
Under
Over
0.5
50%
5
50%
5
50%
5
50%
5
1.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
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
50%
5
30%
3
No
50%
5
70%
7
1X2
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
1
10%
1
20%
2
X
50%
5
40%
4
2
40%
4
40%
4
Double Chance
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
12
50%
5
60%
6
1X
60%
6
60%
6
X2
90%
9
80%
8
Total Goals
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
0-1
30%
3
40%
4
2-3
60%
6
60%
6
4+
10%
1
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Sparta Rotterdam
Excelsior
Yes
20%
2
30%
3
No
80%
8
70%
7
1.74
xG
1.15
54%
Ball Possession
46%
14
Total Shots
13
6
Shots on Goal
4
8
Shots Off Goal
8
6
Corners
5
2
Yellow Cards
1
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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!