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Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior

21 January 2018 at 11:30Het Kasteel, Rotterdam
Referee: Paulus van Boekel

Match Summary

Excelsior defeated Sparta Rotterdam 3:2. The match was played in Eredivisie 2017.

Rivalry since 2016

Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior Head to Head Results· 10

Drawn
1
·
Total goals
36 · 3.6/match
Both scored
7/10 · 70%
Over 2.5
7/10 · 70%

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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

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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

Market Summary

Margin: 5.7%

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 47.8%Draw 28.3%Away 29.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.053.503.29
Max2.133.603.54
Market favourite:Sparta Rotterdam · Slight 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 market45.6%27.0%27.4%
Public market44.7%26.8%28.5%
Δ0.9%0.2%1.1%

Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Excelsior
Result vs. Market: Sparta Rotterdam (48%)

Result differed from 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:22Excelsior
16Shots7
6Shots 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