Sparta Rotterdam vs Feyenoord Prediction: Derby Day Drama; The Pride of the South Are Favorites!

Sparta Rotterdam will welcome Feyenoord to the Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel in the third round of the Eredivisie. 

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 to change at any time!

Sparta Rotterdam

With desperation mounting, Jeroen Rijsdijk's men are still searching for that elusive Eredivisie win following a rocky start marked by two consecutive stalemates. 

Despite being in the ascendancy for large spells of the game in their league opener against Heerenven, they could only manage to score a point in a drab goalless draw. This was followed by a recent 1-1 draw against FC Twente away from home.

With two points on board from two matches, Sparta Rotterdam occupies 11th place in the Eredivisie standings and has maintained a two-point cushion over the relegation zone. They are four points adrift of first-placed PSV Eindhoven. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Olij; Reith, Quintero, Eerdhuijzen, Van der Kust; Baas, Clement; Nassoh, Verschueren, Neghli; Lauritsen

Feyenoord

Feyenoord, on the other hand, is also a side that was denied a dream start to the current season as they failed to get the better of Eerste Divisie champions Willem, settling for a 1-1 draw at home.

However, the Pride of the South made a statement after that defeat as they thrashed PEC Zwolle 5-1 in their most recent match, with Dávid Hancko, Calvin Stengs, Igor Paixão, and Santiago Giménez getting on the scoresheet. 

With four points accumulated from two matches, Feyenoord occupies 5th place in the Eredivisie standings and is level on points with three other teams below them. They are two points adrift of first-placed PSV Eindhoven. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Wellenreuther; Nieuwkoop, Geertruida, Hancko, Bueno; Milambo, Zerrouki, Timber; Stengs, Gimenez, Paixao

Match Facts

• Sparta Rotterdam are currently on a six-match winless run at home against Feyenoord.
• Feyenoord have preserved two clean sheets in their last seven away matches in the Eredivisie.
• Sparta Rotterdam averages 2.9 goals per game when playing at home, and Feyenoord averages 2.6 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 44 meetings, Sparta Rotterdam have won six times, Feyenoord have won 34 times, and there have been four draws, with the goal difference being 120-36 in favor of Feyenoord. 

Expert Betting Tips

The Rotterdam derby has been a stage for Feyenoord's superiority, winning 34 of their last 44 meetings. The Pride of the South last suffered defeat against Sparta Rotterdam in 2017, and they head into this with ten wins from their last 13 encounters. 

Therefore, support the away side in the full-time mmarket combined with the total inder 5.5 goals and extend their winning run against their opponents in this impending encounter to two matches.

• W2 & TU 5.5 for 1.64
• Anytime Goalscorer - Santiago Giménez for 1.95
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.66