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Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior

14 January 2023 at 20:00Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel, Rotterdam

Match Summary

Sparta Rotterdam defeated Excelsior 1:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2022.

Rivalry since 2016

Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior Head to Head Results· 10

Sparta Rotterdam and Excelsior have met 10 times — Sparta Rotterdam won 4, Excelsior won 5, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Excelsior leads the head-to-head with 5 victories from 10 meetings. A combined 40 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.00 per match (22 for the home side, 18 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 8 matches (80%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 8 games (80%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–2 in 2024.

Drawn
1
·
Total goals
40 · 4.0/match
Both scored
8/10 · 80%
Over 2.5
8/10 · 80%

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Highest-scoring game: 42 v 2024

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Sparta Rotterdam have recorded 1 win, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Excelsior show 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss from their last 6 outings.

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Sparta Rotterdam4wins
1draws9 meetings
Excelsior4wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.7

Average goals per game

67%

Games with 3+ goals

78%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (50%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (62%) — the odds may underestimate Excelsior.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.5%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 65.2%Draw 23.7%Away 16.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.524.006.00
Max1.554.476.09
Over 2.5: 61.7%Under 2.5: 44.4%
Market favourite:Sparta Rotterdam · Heavy favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market62.5%21.7%15.9%
Public market61.8%22.5%15.7%

Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Sparta Rotterdam
Result vs. Market: Sparta Rotterdam (65%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Sparta RotterdamHalf-time:00Excelsior
15Shots11
4Shots on target4

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

14 Sept 202525/263.16/3.63/2.17
17 Feb 202423/241.82/3.83/4.04
1 Oct 202323/243.43/3.60/2.06
5 Mar 202322/233.35/3.49/2.14
14 Jan 202322/231.53/4.22/6.03
21/10/1717/182.02/3.52/3.63
21/01/1817/182.09/3.53/3.38
19/11/1616/172.77/3.41/2.47
4 Jul 201716/171.95/3.53/3.81

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Sparta Rotterdam

W 98D 72L 127
Over 2.553
Goals scored384

Away Record: Excelsior

W 100D 102L 239
Over 2.561
Goals scored519

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026