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Sparta Rotterdam vs Utrecht Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.21 expected goals for Sparta Rotterdam and 1.18 for Utrecht, a combined total of 3.39. That distribution gives Sparta Rotterdam the largest share of the 1X2 market at 61%, with the draw at 20%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 66% for over 2.5 goals and 62% for both teams to score, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 61% favourite still loses or draws roughly 39% of the time.

Model pick

Sparta Rotterdam to Win

60.6% probability

Moderate confidence

Expected goals

2.21 – 1.18

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Match result (1X2)

Sparta Rotterdam win61%
Draw20%
Utrecht win20%

Double chance 1X

81%

Double chance 12

80%

Double chance X2

39%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals85%
Over 2.5 goals66%
Over 3.5 goals44%
Both teams to score62%

Correct score

  • 2–19.7%
  • 1–18.8%
  • 2–08.2%
  • 1–07.5%
  • 3–17.1%

Why the model likes this

  • Head-to-head goals

    Both teams scored in 6 of the last 10 meetings.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Sparta Rotterdam to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 61%, against 61% / 20% / 20% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.21 goals for Sparta Rotterdam and 1.18 for Utrecht, a combined 3.39 — an open game on paper.

  • Goals markets

    Over 2.5 goals lands at 66% and both teams to score at 62%, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 10%.

Recent form

Sparta Rotterdam

    Utrecht

      Head-to-head

      • 2026-01-25T15:45:00.000Z · Sparta Rotterdam 1-0 Utrecht (Eredivisie)
      • 2025-08-17T12:30:00.000Z · Sparta Rotterdam 2-1 Utrecht (Eredivisie)
      • 2025-05-14T18:00:00.000Z · Sparta Rotterdam 1-1 Utrecht (Eredivisie)
      • 2024-11-03T13:30:00.000Z · Sparta Rotterdam 1-4 Utrecht (Eredivisie)
      • 2024-05-23T19:00:00.000Z · Sparta Rotterdam 1-3 Utrecht (Eredivisie)
      • 2024-05-12T12:30:00.000Z · Sparta Rotterdam 1-0 Utrecht (Eredivisie)
      • 2023-11-26T15:45:00.000Z · Sparta Rotterdam 1-2 Utrecht (Eredivisie)
      • 2023-06-04T16:00:00.000Z · Sparta Rotterdam 0-1 Utrecht (Eredivisie)
      • 2023-06-01T19:00:00.000Z · Sparta Rotterdam 2-1 Utrecht (Eredivisie)
      • 2023-02-24T19:00:00.000Z · Sparta Rotterdam 0-3 Utrecht (Eredivisie)

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      Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.