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Sparta Rotterdam vs Willem II Prediction, Tips & Odds

Sparta Rotterdam vs Willem II

EredivisieRegular Season - 9
Sparta Rotterdam
#14 · Eredivisie
DLDLD
VS
Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel, Rotterdam (11,026)
Referee: Serdar Gozubuyuk
Willem II
#18 · Eredivisie
LLDLL
★ OUR PICK
Over 2.5 Goals
Both sides average plenty of goals and trend toward open games — the over is the value pick here.
Totals
1.48
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.43 (implied 69.7%) for Over 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 72.2% probability (an expert ratio of 1.38). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (72.2% vs 69.7%), driven by both sides' high goal output and tendency toward open games. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Sparta Rotterdam to win against Willem II, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Sparta currently sits in 12th place in the Eredivisie, having garnered just 5 points from their 7 matches this season. Their goal-scoring has been modest with 10 goals, but they have struggled defensively, conceding 17. Despite a challenging stretch, their recent form includes two draws, indicating some resilience. Willem II, on the other hand, is at the bottom of the table in 18th place with only 2 points from 7 games. They have yet to secure a victory and have a goal differential of -14, having scored just 6 times while allowing 20 goals. Their inability to turn draws into wins has been a significant issue, and they have shown little improvement in their recent performances, mirroring Sparta's form with three losses and two draws in their last five. The model gives Sparta Rotterdam a 60.6% chance of winning this match, with a 21.8% probability of a draw and a 17.6% chance for a Willem II victory. With over 2.5 goals expected at 64.0% and both teams to score at 60.0%, there is potential for an open game. However, the caveat for Sparta is their defensive vulnerabilities, which could allow Willem II to capitalize if they find their scoring touch. The full methodology behind this prediction can be found in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, as it is based on an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Sparta Rotterdam Win59%1.61
Draw20%4.26
Willem II Win22%4.72
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.5060.8%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.4361.7%

Combined goal output is high (2.9 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Sparta Rotterdam 2-1 Willem II
8.0012.5%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 12.5% probability.

Asian Handicap
Sparta Rotterdam -1.5
2.5039%

Sparta Rotterdam have been the stronger side, winning 26% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
2-1
8.00
12.5%
1-1
8.62
11.6%
2-0
9.78
10.2%
1-0
10.11
9.9%
3-1
10.98
9.1%
2-2
12.53
8.0%

Our model projects a 2-1 Sparta Rotterdam win as the most likely scoreline at 12.5% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Sparta Rotterdam
-0.0
1.24
Willem II
+0.0
3.69
Sparta Rotterdam
-1.5
2.50
Willem II
+1.5
9.50

Lines averaged across 4 bookmakers. Sparta Rotterdam are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Sparta Rotterdam vs Willem II
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
1.574.254.951.392.591.482.43
Betfair
1.574.504.751.402.881.502.55
Pinnacle
1.654.494.701.472.74——
SBO
1.573.824.01————
William Hill
1.604.004.75——1.502.45
Bet365
1.624.334.751.482.601.532.38
1xBet
1.624.385.101.392.591.482.47
Betano
1.654.354.701.472.751.522.45
BetVictor
1.604.204.751.442.631.472.45

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
94.4%
Over 1.5 Goals
83.9%
Over 2.5 Goals
61.7%
Over 3.5 Goals
44.5%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XSparta Rotterdam or Draw
78%1.17
12Sparta Rotterdam or Willem II
80%1.19
X2Draw or Willem II
42%2.27

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Sparta Rotterdam leads 8-1)
8 Sparta Rotterdam0 Draw1 Willem II
Dec 25
Willem II
1-5
Sparta Rotterdam
KNVB Beker
Jul 25
Willem II
3-1
Sparta Rotterdam
Friendlies Clubs
Mar 25
Sparta Rotterdam
4-0
Willem II
Eredivisie
Aug 24
Willem II
1-2
Sparta Rotterdam
Eredivisie
Jul 24
Willem II
2-4
Sparta Rotterdam
Friendlies Clubs
Jul 23
Willem II
0-3
Sparta Rotterdam
Friendlies Clubs
Jul 22
Willem II
0-2
Sparta Rotterdam
Friendlies Clubs
Feb 22
Sparta Rotterdam
1-0
Willem II
Eredivisie
Nov 21
Willem II
0-3
Sparta Rotterdam
Eredivisie
Aug 21
Willem II
-
Sparta Rotterdam
Friendlies Clubs

In the last 10 matches between Sparta Rotterdam and Willem II, Sparta Rotterdam has won 8 times, with 1 win for Willem II and no draws. The scorelines indicate a dominant performance by Sparta, with several heavy victories, including a 5-1 win in the KNVB Beker and a 4-0 win in the Eredivisie. This suggests that matches have often been one-sided, with Sparta winning by at least two goals on multiple occasions. Willem II's lone victory came in a friendly, highlighting their struggles against Sparta in competitive fixtures. The last time Willem II won in a competitive match was several years ago, further emphasizing Sparta's recent superiority.

Eredivisie Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Feyenoord
86202772020
WWWWD
2
PSV Eindhoven
861126101619
WLWWW
3
AZ Alkmaar
86111881019
LWDWW
4
Twente
8521168817
DWWWD
5
Ajax
843122101215
DDWWL
6
Groningen
84222014614
WWDDL
14
Sparta Rotterdam
81341320-76
DLLDL
16
PEC Zwolle
8116621-154
LLLDL
17
ADO Den Haag
8035919-103
DDLLD
18
Willem II
8026723-162
LLLDL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
Sparta RotterdamHome
0W2D2L
4 playedGF 5 · GA 100.50 pts/game
Willem IIAway
0W1D3L
4 playedGF 4 · GA 130.25 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Sparta RotterdamWillem II
1.45Goals p.g.1.48
1.81Goals conceded p.g.1.16
26%Clean sheets36%
26%Win rate56%
3.26Avg goals in match2.64
1.48xG per game1.30
-0.45xGA per game0.31
49%Possession %42%
3.5Shots on target / game2.6
5.5Corners per game4.8
Sparta Rotterdam
Recent Form

Sparta Rotterdam have won 4 of their last 16 matches at home, drawing 7 and losing 5. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Sparta Rotterdam 0-4 and drew with Sparta Rotterdam 2-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 8W 10D 13L from the last 31 games (26% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: Sparta RotterdamAll competitions
10 Oct
GO Ahead Eagles
3-3
Sparta Rotterdam
Eredivisie
19 Sept
Sparta Rotterdam
0-4
Heerenveen
Eredivisie
04 Sept
Sparta Rotterdam
2-2
PEC Zwolle
Eredivisie
29 Aug
Excelsior
2-1
Sparta Rotterdam
Eredivisie
22 Aug
Sparta Rotterdam
3-3
Utrecht
Eredivisie
14 Aug
Telstar
1-3
Sparta Rotterdam
Eredivisie
8
Win
26%
10
Draw
32%
13
Lost
42%
Willem II
Recent Form

Willem II have won 8 of their last 9 matches on the road, drawing 0 and losing 1. Their recent away fixtures include lost to GO Ahead Eagles 4-1 and beat FC Volendam 1-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 14W 4D 7L from the last 25 games (56% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Willem IIAll competitions
19 Sept
Willem II
0-1
Fortuna Sittard
Eredivisie
05 Sept
Willem II
0-3
Excelsior
Eredivisie
30 Aug
Willem II
2-2
Heerenveen
Eredivisie
15 Aug
Willem II
1-4
NEC Nijmegen
Eredivisie
08 Aug
GO Ahead Eagles
4-1
Willem II
Eredivisie
01 Aug
Willem II
2-1
OFI
Friendlies Clubs
14
Win
56%
4
Draw
16%
7
Lost
28%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Sparta Rotterdam

No reported absences

Willem II

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Sparta Rotterdam Win1.61 (58.5%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.43 (61.7%)
Both Teams Score1.50 (60.8%)
Value Bets
Under 2.5 Goals2.68 (38.3%)
BTTS No2.45 (39.2%)
Speculative
Draw4.26 (19.8%)
Willem II Win4.72 (21.7%)

Yellow Card Prediction

Serdar Gozubuyuk has averaged 4.0 yellow cards per match across 2 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is over 3.5 yellow cards at 1.85.

Corner Prediction

Sparta Rotterdam have averaged 5.5 corners per match at home; Willem II 4.8 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.2 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Sparta Rotterdam have generated 1.48 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 26% of them. They put 3.5 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Sparta Rotterdam player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Over

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.