Sparta Rotterdam vs Feyenoord Prediction: De Kasteelheren To Get On The Scoreboard!

Sparta Rotterdam are set to play hosts to Feyenoord at the Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel in the 2nd round of the Eredivisie. Will De Stadionclub be able to record their first win of the season, or will they settle for another unfavorable outcome?

Let's have a look at the latest Netherlands Eredivisie predictions between Sparta Rotterdam vs Feyenoord, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject o change at any time!

Sparta Rotterdam

Sparta Rotterdam kicked off their Eredivisie campaign with an impressive 2:1 victory against newly promoted side PEC Zwolle on the road.

A fortuitous own goal by Sam Kersten handed them an early lead within the opening 13 minutes, followed by Tobias Lauritsen's strike in the 70th minute, extending the advantage to two goals. Although their opponent managed to pull one back in the 82nd minute, Sparta Rotterdam adeptly defended their lead until the final whistle.

This victorious start aligned perfectly with manager Jeroen Rijsdijk's aspirations. Following the departure of former manager Maurice Steijn to Ajax Amsterdam, Rijsdijk is at the helm, steering the team in pursuit of further triumph.

With their current 7th place standing, boasting three points, Sparta Rotterdam holds a two-point lead over both Feyenoord in 9th place and Fortuna Sittard in 10th place. Eager to capitalize on their early success, the team is determined to secure another compelling win on home turf.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-5-1

Olij; Bakari, Vriends, Velthuis, Warmerdam; Kitolano, De Guzman, Clement, Verschueren, Van Crooij; Lauritsen

Feyenoord

Feyenoord's initiation into the Eredivisie encountered a stumbling block with a goalless draw against Fortuna Sittard on their home turf to share the spoils.

Despite an early red card in the opening 25 minutes for new signing Bart Nieuwkoop, who completed his move from Belgium club Royal Union Saint-Gilloise, the team commanded 62% ball possession.

Looking ahead, Arne Slot, the team's manager, anticipates a more favorable result in the upcoming match as they strive for their first victory of the season.

Presently stationed in the 9th spot, Feyenoord shares a point tally with Fortuna Sittard in the 10th position. Their pursuit of the top position rests two points away.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Bijlow; Beelen, Geertruida, Hancko, Hartman; Wieffer, Zerrouki, Timber; Stengs, Minteh, Gimenez

Match Facts

• Sparta Rotterdam have won four consecutive matches across all competitions.
• Feyenoord have lost one of their last thirteen away matches across all competitions.
• Sparta Rotterdam averages 1.8 goals per game when playing at home, and Feyenoord averages 1.6 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 42 meetings, Sparta Rotterdam have won six times, Feyenoord have won 33 times, and there have been three draws, with the goal difference being 116-34 in favor of Feyenoord

Expert Betting Tips

Sparta Rotterdam made a positive start to their 2023–24 Eredivisie campaign by edging out PEC Zwolle and will seek to build on that win by picking up their second consecutive victory against reigning champions who made a less than ideal start. However, their past meetings in this fixture paint a different scenario where they are destined for a convincing defeat given that they have lost four consecutive home matches while winning just five of their twenty matches.

Feyenoord's stuttering performance at home in their recent match against Fortuna Sittard was somewhat concerning given their dominance in the previous season; however, at the same time, that result was forthcoming given their lackluster showing in the Johan Cruyff Shield, where they lost 1-0 to PSV Eindhoven, and now a more convincing performance will be most welcomed as nothing but a win will be the only outcome they'll be aiming for in this clash.

While there's no denying that Feyenoord have dominated this fixture over the past years and are clear favorites to win in this clash, there's also no writing off a Sparta Rotterdam side who come into this clash with high spirits. As such, this could turn out to be a tense affair where goals will be witnessed at both ends of the pitch. As such, we anticipate both sides getting on the scoreboard here.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.67
• Total - Under 3 for 1.84
• Corners - Over 10 for 2.10