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Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction & H2H Stats

Netherlands Netherlands

Eredivisie Stadion Woudestein, Rotterdam
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Match Events

20'
Toornstra J.
24' Event
Sliti A.
28'
Janssen S.

AI Match Summary

The Eredivisie game between Excelsior and Sparta Rotterdam finished 2-1, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Excelsior.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

52%
Excelsior
35%
Draws
13%
Sparta Rotterdam
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Excelsior

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

52% / Medium Confidence
  • Excelsior carry the better recent record into this one.
  • 52% — that's where the model lands on Excelsior taking it.
  • Regular Eredivisie form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 77.4%
Excelsior Clean Sheet 16%
Sparta Rotterdam Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Excelsior Sparta Rotterdam
Matches Played 30 29
Wins 13 7
Draws 9 9
Losses 8 13
Goals Scored 2.03 1.52
Goals Conceded 1.37 1.79
Expected Goals (xG) 2.25 1.44
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 29, 2026 Eredivisie
Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam
2:1
May 17, 2026 Eredivisie
Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior
2:3
Sep 14, 2025 Eredivisie
Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam
0:1
Feb 17, 2024 Eredivisie
Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior
4:2
Oct 1, 2023 Eredivisie
Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam
2:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Excelsior Compare

Top Goalscorer Sliti A.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Groen N.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.73
Avg xA / game 1.13

Sparta Rotterdam Compare

Top Goalscorer Zonneveld M.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.31
Avg xA / game 0.8

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Excelsior 84 / 100
Sparta Rotterdam 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Excelsior Sparta Rotterdam

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Excelsior Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 6:5
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Excelsior scored in 90% of their last 30 outings.

Historical meetings average 3.60 goals per match.

Sparta Rotterdam's defensive record shows goals conceded in 72% of 29 matches.

Recent resilience: Excelsior stayed unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Excelsior VS Sparta Rotterdam
2.88 Goals Scored 1.5
1.38 Goals Conceded 1.63
100% Over 1.5 75%
100% Over 2.5 63%
50% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Excelsior

(Home)
19 Sept
Ajax
2 : 2
Excelsior
13 Sept
Excelsior
1 : 2
Utrecht
08 Sept
Nijmegen
2 : 2
Excelsior
05 Sept
Willem II
0 : 3
Excelsior
29 Aug
Excelsior
2 : 1
Sparta Rotterdam
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Sparta Rotterdam

(Away)
19 Sept
Sparta Rotterdam
0 : 4
Heerenveen
13 Sept
PSV
4 : 1
Sparta Rotterdam
04 Sept
Sparta Rotterdam
2 : 2
Zwolle
29 Aug
Excelsior
2 : 1
Sparta Rotterdam
22 Aug
Sparta Rotterdam
3 : 3
Utrecht
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 AZ Alkmaar 7 6 1 0 18:6 19
2 Feyenoord 7 5 2 0 25:7 17
3 PSV 7 5 1 1 24:10 16
4 Twente 7 5 1 1 15:7 16
5 Ajax 7 4 2 1 21:9 14
6 Sittard 7 4 1 2 13:14 13
7 Excelsior 7 3 2 2 15:9 11
8 Groningen 7 3 2 2 15:13 11
9 G.A. Eagles 7 2 4 1 16:14 10
10 Heerenveen 7 2 3 2 11:9 9
11 Nijmegen 7 2 2 3 12:13 8
12 Sparta Rotterdam 7 1 2 4 10:17 5
13 Telstar 7 1 2 4 5:12 5
14 Cambuur 7 1 2 4 10:19 5
15 Utrecht 7 1 2 4 11:24 5
16 Zwolle 7 1 1 5 6:20 4
17 Den Haag 7 0 2 5 7:17 2
18 Willem II 7 0 2 5 6:20 2
Promotion - Champions League 2027/2028 (League phase)
Promotion - Champions League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Promotion - Europa League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Promotion - Eredivisie (Conference League - Play Offs)
Relegation - Eredivisie (Relegation - Play Offs)
Relegation - Eerste Divisie 2027/2028 (Main)