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ExcelsiorLLLWLHead to head
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Sparta Rotterdam to win
@ 2.04Our record
Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.
Who will win?
Voting closed at kick-off.
Goals outlook
Possible correct scores
Final score: 2 – 3 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.
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Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior preview and result
Sparta Rotterdam and Excelsior met in the Eredivisie on Sunday 17 May 2026 at 13:30 (Nigerian time). The match finished 2 - 3, 0 - 1 at half time.
Our model gives Sparta Rotterdam a 43% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Excelsior 41%. Our pick was Sparta Rotterdam to win with 55% confidence at odds of 2.04. The pick lost this time ✗. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Sparta Rotterdam or Excelsior) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.20.
Goals: we expect about 2.9 goals (0.6 for Sparta Rotterdam, 2.3 for Excelsior). The chance of three or more goals is 55%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (80% confidence). 5 goals were scored.
Form and head to head
Excelsior have 1 win, 0 draws and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-L-L-W-L), scoring 4 and conceding 19. In the table, Sparta Rotterdam are 12th with 12 points and Excelsior are 15th with 11 points.
Frequently asked questions
What was the prediction for Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior?
Our pre-match prediction is Sparta Rotterdam to win (55% confidence) at odds of 2.04. Win chances: Sparta Rotterdam 43%, draw 16%, Excelsior 41%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 80% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 55%).
What time is Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior?
Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior (Eredivisie) was played on Sunday 17 May 2026 at 13:30 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior?
The double chance 12 (Sparta Rotterdam or Excelsior) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.20. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.
Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.
Eredivisie table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  PSV Eindhoven |
12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 26 |
| 2 |  Feyenoord |
12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 25 |
| 3 |  Ajax |
12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 25 |
| 4 |  Twente |
12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 24 |
| 5 |  AZ Alkmaar |
12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 23 |
| 6 |  Heerenveen |
12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 21 |
| 7 |  Fortuna Sittard |
12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 20 |
| 8 |  GO Ahead Eagles |
12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | -3 | 17 |
| 9 |  Groningen |
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 15 |
| 10 |  Cambuur |
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 15 |
| 11 |  NEC Nijmegen |
12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | -1 | 14 |
| 12 |  Sparta Rotterdam |
12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -8 | 12 |
| 13 |  PEC Zwolle |
12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -11 | 12 |
| 14 |  Utrecht |
12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -13 | 12 |
| 15 |  Excelsior |
12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -13 | 11 |
| 16 |  Telstar |
12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -7 | 10 |
| 17 |  ADO Den Haag |
12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -9 | 9 |
| 18 |  Willem II |
12 | 0 | 3 | 9 | -29 | 3 |
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