Predictions & Statistics

Sparta Rotterdam approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 10 with 43 points from 33 matches. Their record of 12 wins, 7 draws, and 14 losses, together with goals at 38:59, reflects poor form over their recent run. Much of their threat comes through T. Lauritsen (12 goals), S. Mito (7 goals), J. Kitolano (6 goals), with creative support from T. Lauritsen (4 assists), M. van Bergen (4 assists), S. Mito (3 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been quite vulnerable. At home, the split record of 6 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses points to a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Their broader football approach still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach.

Excelsior approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 14 with 35 points from 33 matches. The overall return of 9 wins, 8 draws, and 16 defeats with a 40:54 goal balance points toward mixed form over their recent run. Going forward they depend heavily on Noah Naujoks (9 goals), D. Sanches Fernandes (6 goals), I. Yegoian (5 goals), with creative support from G. de Regt (6 assists), D. Sanches Fernandes (3 assists), R. Meissen (3 assists), while defensively they have looked quite vulnerable. Away from home, they have returned 4 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses, which indicates a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Stylistically, they tend to play with a more cautious and defensive approach.