Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam Match Summary & Live ScoreMatch Summary & Live Score
1st Half1 - 0
20
J. Toornstra
was cautioned
24
A. Sliti
scored for Excelsior
28
S. Janssen
was cautioned
37
A. Orri Thorsteinsson
was cautioned
2nd Half2 - 1
48
M. Zonneveld
scored for Sparta Rotterdam
90+2
N. Groen
scored for Excelsior
Excelsior welcome Sparta Rotterdam to Stadion Woudestein on 29 August 2026, with kickoff scheduled for . The fixture forms part of the ongoing Netherlands Eredivisie schedule and brings together two sides looking to deliver a strong performance.
Excelsior rely on proactive attacking football.
Sparta Rotterdam tend to keep a balanced shape on the pitch.
Recent Form
Excelsior
WLW
Sparta Rotterdam
LDWL
Excelsior continue to perform well, maintaining a reliable level of consistency. The team should continue to build on their recent results.
However, Sparta Rotterdam have struggled to find rhythm, producing a patchy run of results. They'll be hoping to stabilize their form in the next fixture.
Recent Form Home/Away
Excelsior (Home)
WL
Sparta Rotterdam (Away)
LW
Excelsior show only minor variation in results between home and away matches.
Sparta Rotterdam's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Excelsior
--+
Sparta Rotterdam
----
Excelsior have struggled to maintain consistent defensive solidity. Concentration at the back will be key.
In contrast, Sparta Rotterdam have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Excelsior (Home)
--
Sparta Rotterdam (Away)
--
Excelsior's clean sheet record is significantly stronger in away fixtures.
There is little difference in Sparta Rotterdam's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Excelsior
+++
Sparta Rotterdam
+++-
Excelsior's matches have been highly entertaining, with goals flowing freely. Their matches rarely disappoint in terms of excitement.
While the numbers are comparable, Sparta Rotterdam are involved in some very high-scoring fixtures. Fans have been treated to plenty of action.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Excelsior (Home)
++
Sparta Rotterdam (Away)
++
There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Excelsior.
Only small differences appear in Sparta Rotterdam's match tempo home versus away.
Scoring Consistency
Excelsior
+++
Sparta Rotterdam
+++-
Excelsior show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Although both have recorded similar outcomes, Sparta Rotterdam have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Excelsior (Home)
++
Sparta Rotterdam (Away)
++
There is little difference in Excelsior's scoring output across venues.
Sparta Rotterdam's scoring form shows only minor variation between home and away.
Match Information
Referee: Serdar Gozubuyuk
Venue: Stadion Woudestein
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