Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam: Preview, H2H, Stats

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Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms

On 29 August 2026, Excelsior face Sparta Rotterdam at Stadion Woudestein with kickoff scheduled for . This Netherlands Eredivisie encounter presents another opportunity for both teams to compete and aim for a positive result.

Excelsior rely on proactive attacking football.

Sparta Rotterdam aim for structural stability in their setup.

Recent Form

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Excelsior show inconsistency in recent results, with no clear trend emerging. Inconsistency has been a recurring theme recently.

Likewise, Sparta Rotterdam have shown mixed form recently, alternating between good and poor performances. Recent fluctuations suggest outcomes are still unpredictable.

A surprising trend, with Excelsior far more successful on the road.

Sparta Rotterdam's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.

Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)

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Excelsior have been outstanding defensively, keeping clean sheets consistently. Their defensive structure looks well organised.

In contrast, Sparta Rotterdam have been vulnerable defensively, rarely managing to keep clean sheets. Defensive frailties could be costly.

A rare pattern, with Excelsior defending far better away from home.

There is little difference in Sparta Rotterdam's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.

Goal Trends (Over 2.5)

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Excelsior have been involved in matches with plenty of goals recently. Their matches rarely disappoint in terms of excitement.

Although both have recorded similar outcomes, Sparta Rotterdam have often featured in open games with several goals. Chances tend to be created at both ends.

A rare pattern, with Excelsior's goals flowing more freely in away fixtures.

Sparta Rotterdam's away games are significantly higher-scoring than at home.

Scoring Consistency

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Excelsior show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.

While the numbers are comparable, Sparta Rotterdam continue to show solid attacking output, with goals coming regularly. They usually create enough chances to trouble most defences.

Excelsior's scoring record is far stronger away from home.

A surprising trend, with Sparta Rotterdam's goals coming much more frequently in away fixtures.

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Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam Video Content

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Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam Live Match StatsLive Match Stats

On average Excelsior scores after every 4.5 shots, while Sparta Rotterdam gets averagely 11 shots in a game.
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Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations

Excelsior fielded the below lineup in the last match against Cambuur Leeuwarden: van Gassel; Janssen, Plug, Meissen, Martens; Hartjes, Naujoks, Van Vianen; de Regt , Garden, Yegoian
In their last match against Telstar starting lineup of Sparta Rotterdam was the following:
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