Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior SBV: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 May

Sparta Rotterdam

D L L D L

10th place in Holland Eredivisie

2-3

17/05/2026 08:30

Excelsior SBV

L D W W D

13th place in Holland Eredivisie

Holland Eredivisie

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior SBV on 17 May 2026 (kick-off: 08:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior SBV preview before placing your bet.

Sparta Rotterdam will face Excelsior SBV in Holland Eredivisie on May 17, 2026 at 08:30.
Sparta Rotterdam are currently 10th with 43 points after 34 matches.
Excelsior SBV sit 13th with 38 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.98.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

08:30

2026-05-17

Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior SBV - Prediction & Odds

Sparta Rotterdam

Excelsior SBV

2026-05-17 08:30

STANDINGS UP TO 17/05/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 PSV Eindhoven	84	34	27	3	4	101	45	56
02 Feyenoord	65	34	19	8	7	70	44	26
03 NEC Nijmegen	59	34	16	11	7	77	53	24
04 FC Twente Enschede	58	34	15	13	6	59	40	19
05 AFC Ajax	56	34	14	14	6	62	41	21
06 FC Utrecht	53	34	15	8	11	55	42	13
07 AZ Alkmaar	52	34	14	10	10	58	51	7
08 SC Heerenveen	51	34	14	9	11	57	53	4
09 Groningen	48	34	14	6	14	49	45	4
10 Sparta Rotterdam	43	34	12	7	15	40	62	-22
11 Fortuna Sittard	39	34	11	6	17	49	63	-14
12 Go Ahead Eagles	38	34	8	14	12	54	53	1
13 Excelsior SBV	38	34	10	8	16	43	56	-13
14 SC Telstar	37	34	9	10	15	49	55	-6
15 PEC Zwolle	37	34	9	10	15	44	71	-27
16 Volendam	32	34	8	8	18	35	55	-20
17 NAC Breda	29	34	6	11	17	35	58	-23
18 Heracles Almelo	19	34	5	4	25	35	85	-50

Head To Head

14/09/2025 06:15

Excelsior SBV

0 - 1

Sparta Rotterdam

HOL D1

17/02/2024 13:45

Sparta Rotterdam

4 - 2

Excelsior SBV

HOL D1

01/10/2023 08:30

Excelsior SBV

2 - 1

Sparta Rotterdam

HOL D1

05/03/2023 07:15

Excelsior SBV

1 - 4

Sparta Rotterdam

HOL D1

14/01/2023 16:00

Sparta Rotterdam

1 - 0

Excelsior SBV

HOL D1

31/07/2021 08:30

Excelsior SBV

0 - 3

Sparta Rotterdam

INT CF

Excelsior SBV

50%

Draw

Sparta Rotterdam

50%

Sparta Rotterdam Last 6 matches

10/05/2026 10:45

FC Twente Enschede 4 - 0 Sparta Rotterdam

HOL D1

03/05/2026 10:45

Sparta Rotterdam 2 - 2 Go Ahead Eagles

HOL D1

22/04/2026 14:00

SC Telstar 4 - 1 Sparta Rotterdam

HOL D1

11/04/2026 12:45

Sparta Rotterdam 0 - 2 PSV Eindhoven

HOL D1

05/04/2026 10:45

NAC Breda 0 - 0 Sparta Rotterdam

HOL D1

21/03/2026 13:45

Sparta Rotterdam 2 - 0 Volendam

HOL D1

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Excelsior SBV

10/05/2026 10:45

Excelsior SBV 1 - 1 Volendam

HOL D1

02/05/2026 12:45

Groningen 2 - 3 Excelsior SBV

HOL D1

26/04/2026 06:15

Excelsior SBV 5 - 0 FC Utrecht

HOL D1

12/04/2026 08:30

PEC Zwolle 2 - 2 Excelsior SBV

HOL D1

04/04/2026 15:00

Excelsior SBV 0 - 2 NEC Nijmegen

HOL D1

20/03/2026 15:00

Heracles Almelo 1 - 1 Excelsior SBV

HOL D1

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Holland Eredivisie

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Sparta Rotterdam

Excelsior SBV

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.74

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.29

Scored

Avg. per game

0.65

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 34 matches

YesNo

18 (53%)16 (47%)

In last 34 matches

NoYes

16 (47%)18 (53%)

Sparta Rotterdam

Recent matches

Excelsior SBV

Under /Over

(76%)26 8(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)28 6(18%)

Under /Over

(21%)7 27(79%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(35%)12 22(65%)

Under /Over

(62%)21 13(38%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)19 15(44%)

/Yes

(44%)15 19(56%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(65%)22 12(35%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sparta Rotterdam

Excelsior SBV

Shots

Sparta Rotterdam

Total shots

13.06 avg / game

Blocked

105 total

Avg. 3.62

Excelsior SBV

Total shots

12.53 avg / game

Blocked

109 total

Avg. 3.52

Sparta Rotterdam Pass Excelsior SBV

Total passes

13461

Avg. 396 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

13740

Avg. 404 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Sparta Rotterdam

Played games

Excelsior SBV

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

0.18

4.56

155

Corners

139

4.09

15.79

537

Throw-ins

636

18.71

1.06

Offsides

1.06

4.12

140

GK saves

132

3.88

Sparta Rotterdam

DISCIPLINARY

Excelsior SBV

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.91

1.24

0.06

0.09

9.85

335

Fouls

419

12.32

10.50

357

Tackles

307

9.03

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior SBV Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior SBV on 17 May 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Holland Eredivisie fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Sparta Rotterdam vs Excelsior SBV Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Sparta Rotterdam's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Excelsior SBV's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Holland Eredivisie Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Holland Eredivisie standings and the Holland Eredivisie form table to understand exactly where Sparta Rotterdam and Excelsior SBV sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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