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Eredivisie Matchweek 18
Sparta Rotterdam crestSparta RotterdamDWLWL
15:30
Saturday 9 January 2027 · UK time
Excelsior crestExcelsiorLLLLL
Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel, Rotterdam Add to calendar

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Match preview

Sparta Rotterdam host Excelsior in Eredivisie Matchweek 18 on Saturday 9 January 2027, 15:30 (UK time) at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel, Rotterdam.

Sparta Rotterdam sit 12th with 12 points from 12 matches, 1 point ahead of 15th-placed Excelsior.

Sparta Rotterdam are in mixed form (2W 1D 2L in their last 5). Excelsior are struggling for results (0W 0D 5L in their last 5).

Our data model gives Sparta Rotterdam a 27% chance of victory, Excelsior 52% and the draw 21%. It makes Excelsior the favourites, with expected goals of 1.45 against 2.08.

Confirmed line-ups usually appear about an hour before kick-off. This page updates automatically.

Questions & answers

What time is Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior?

Kick-off is Saturday 9 January 2027, 15:30 UK time.

Where is Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior played?

The match is played at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel, Rotterdam.

Who is predicted to win Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior?

Our Poisson data model rates Sparta Rotterdam at 27%, the draw at 21% and Excelsior at 52%. The most likely single scoreline is 1-2. This is statistical analysis, not betting advice.