Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
On 17 May 2026, Sparta Rotterdam face Excelsior at Het Kasteel with kickoff scheduled for . This Netherlands Eredivisie encounter presents another opportunity for both teams to compete and aim for a positive result.
Sparta Rotterdam aim for structural stability in their setup.
Excelsior do not stick to a fixed tactical system.
Recent Form
Sparta Rotterdam
LLDWL
Excelsior
WWDLD
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.
However, Excelsior are in solid form, consistently picking up results in recent matches. They remain reliable and consistent in recent games.
Recent Form Home/Away
Sparta Rotterdam (Home)
LWDDW
Excelsior (Away)
WDDLL
Sparta Rotterdam form remains fairly steady regardless of location.
Excelsior show only minor variation in results between home and away matches.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Sparta Rotterdam
--++-
Excelsior
-+---
Sparta Rotterdam's defensive record has been inconsistent, with clean sheets hard to come by. Concentration at the back will be key.
However, Excelsior have been vulnerable defensively, rarely managing to keep clean sheets. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Sparta Rotterdam (Home)
-+--+
Excelsior (Away)
-----
Sparta Rotterdam's defensive record is consistent both home and away.
Excelsior show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Sparta Rotterdam
+---+
Excelsior
+++--
Sparta Rotterdam's recent matches have shown a mixed pattern in terms of goals. Game tempo has varied from match to match.
However, Excelsior regularly feature in high-scoring games. Chances tend to be created at both ends.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Sparta Rotterdam (Home)
-----
Excelsior (Away)
++-++
Sparta Rotterdam's away games are significantly higher-scoring than at home.
Excelsior's goal trends remain fairly stable regardless of location.
Scoring Consistency
Sparta Rotterdam
+--+-
Excelsior
+++-+
Sparta Rotterdam's attacking form has been inconsistent, with some matches ending without a goal. Improving finishing could make a big difference.
In contrast, Excelsior show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Sparta Rotterdam (Home)
-++++
Excelsior (Away)
+++++
Sparta Rotterdam's scoring rate is significantly higher at home than away.
Excelsior's scoring form shows only minor variation between home and away.
On average Sparta Rotterdam scores 1.1 and concedes 1.5 goals in home matches, while Excelsior averagely scores 1.1 and concedes 1.9 goals in away matches.
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Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior Video Content
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Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Sparta Rotterdam scores after every 10.8 shots, while Excelsior gets averagely 14.4 shots in a game.
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Sparta Rotterdam fielded the below lineup in the last match against Telstar: Drommel; Vianello, Young, Martes; Santos, Kitolano, Baas, van Bergen; van Crooij; Zonneveld, Lauritsen
In their last match against Groningen starting lineup of Excelsior was the following:
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