Sparta Rotterdam
- Sparta Rotterdam have suffered three defeats in their last five Eredivisie assignments, the last of which was a 4-0 loss to Amsterdam giants Ajax.
- Sparta are solid, disciplined and tactically flexible, with Steijn favoring an approach that allows his team to control the game through the midfield and transition at pace.
- Tobias Lauritsen is their main goal threat, having scored 10 goals in 27 appearances in this Eredivisie campaign, while Milan Zonneveld has chipped in with 2 of their last 4 goals over five matches.
- Sparta are ninth in the 2025-2026 Eredivisie table with 38 points from 27 matches, five places and 11 points ahead of FC Volendam in 14th.
FC Volendam
- FC Volendam have lost their last two and failed to get a point in their last two away matches.
- Rick Kruys’ side have won only one of their 13 Eredivisie road matches this term, drawing two and losing ten.
- They stunned Sparta in a 2-1 win away in the KNVB Cup two months ago, but the hosts should have the advantage in this fixture with home field advantage.
- Volendam’s Brandley Kuwas has five goals in 25 Eredivisie appearances this term, while Aurelio Oehlers has two goals in their last five.
Head-to-Head
- The last two meetings between these sides are split, with one win apiece.
- Both sides have averaged 1.0 goals in their last five Eredivisie meetings, suggesting a close encounter.
Key Players
- Tobias Lauritsen - 10 goals in 27 appearances this season.
- Milan Zonneveld - 2 of Sparta’s last 4 goals across five matches.
- Brandley Kuwas - five goals in 25 Eredivisie appearances for Volendam.
- Aurelio Oehlers - two goals in their last five for Volendam.
Betting Insights
- Sparta are clear favourites at 1.46.
- Both teams to score is priced at around 1.57.
- Sparta are averaging 1.15 goals scored and 1.54 conceded at home this season.
- Volendam are averaging 0.54 goals scored and 2.08 conceded away this season.
Prediction
We’re backing Sparta to get the win, but with Volendam providing enough of an attacking threat, and the head-to-head between the clubs evenly balanced with one win apiece in the last two meetings, to take both teams to score at around 1.57 .
