Feyenoord vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction: The derby of Rotterdam

Rotterdam is the only city in the Netherlands that has three professional clubs. Therefore, they are unique, but there is no question of a bigger rivalry, because Feyenoord is a giant, and Sparta and Excelsior are more local clubs. Sparta is still the second largest club in the city and the oldest, founded in the 19th century. Privileged layers of society, traditionally living in the western part of the city, support Sparta, which won titles at the beginning of its existence, but celebrated for the last time at the end of the fifties. In recent years they only think about survival in the Eredivisie while their famous rival Feyenoord is thinking about top of the table and trophies.

Although it is a derby match between city rivals, Feyenoord is big favorite for win. At the moment Feyenoord is 2nd on the table with 4 wins and 1 draw in 5 matches. Their nice run was interrupted by Lazio in the Europa League who win against Feyenoord with 4:2. Despite that loss, the home team is still big favorite here because he has more quality and bigger ambitions. 

The visiting team can be pleased of how they started this season and how they are performing. Currently standing at the 8th place with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats. They are entering into this match after 2 straight wins and the atmosphere in the club is fine.

Even though there is a big difference in the quality of the teams, this is a city rivalry and the tension and nervousness are higher than usual. Tight clash is expected but at the end the more experienced and with more quality is the home team, and he should win and continue his race for the title.