Utrecht vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction: Both sides are expected to score

Utrecht vs Sparta Rotterdam: Prediction and odds on the Match on 14 May 2025

Utrecht and Sparta Rotterdam will lock horns at the Stadion Galgenwaard on Wednesday, 14th May 2025. Utrecht are unbeaten in 21 of their last 23 games against Sparta Rotterdam. Can they continue this form? Below, I have the team news, possible starting lineup, head-to-head stats, interesting facts, betting tips, and odds.

Utrecht: form and statistics

Utrecht suffered a 2-0 loss in their last game against Twente, in a match they failed to get a shot on target. However, prior to this loss, they were unbeaten in five straight games. Cathedral citizens are unbeaten in eight of their last ten games and have won each of their last three games. They sit 4th on the table with 62 points in 32 games, scoring 61 goals and conceding 44. With two games remaining in the season, Utrecht will face Sittard in their last game of the season. They have booked a slot in Europe for next season but they need to win all these games to have a chance of playing in the UEFA Champions League next season.

Utrecht: Lineup

Utrecht will still be without Can Bozdogan, Rafik el Arguioui, Zidane Iqbal, and Rickson Van Hees are ruled out of this game due to injuries. However, Miguel Rodriguez, who has scored seven goals this season is back in the squad after missing the game against Twente due to suspension.

🔖 Utrecht starting lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper – Vasilios Barkas

Defenders – Niklas Vesterlund, Mike van der Hoorn, Nick Viergever, Souffian El Karouani

Midfielders – Oscar Fraulo, Paxten Aaronson, Alonzo Engwanda

Attackers — Miliano Jonathans, Sebastien Haller, Adrian Blake

⛔️ Out: Can Bozdogan (ankle injury), Rafik el Arguioui (injury), Zidane Iqbal (knee injury), Rickson Van Hees (knee injury).

👤 Head coach: Ron Jans

FC Utrecht Latest Games

FC Utrecht

30.11.25

Go Ahead Eagles

2 - 2

FC Utrecht

27.11.25

Real Betis

2 - 1

FC Utrecht

23.11.25

Telstar

1 - 1

FC Utrecht

09.11.25

FC Utrecht

2 - 1

Ajax

06.11.25

FC Utrecht

1 - 1

FC Porto

02.11.25

FC Utrecht

1 - 0

NEC Nijmegen

26.10.25

AZ Alkmaar

4 - 1

FC Utrecht

23.10.25

Freiburg

2 - 0

FC Utrecht

18.10.25

FC Utrecht

3 - 1

Volendam

05.10.25

Feyenoord

3 - 2

FC Utrecht

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Sparta Rotterdam Latest Games

Sparta Rotterdam

29.11.25

NEC Nijmegen

3 - 1

Sparta Rotterdam

22.11.25

Sparta Rotterdam

1 - 1

Fortuna Sittard

08.11.25

Zwolle

1 - 0

Sparta Rotterdam

02.11.25

Sparta Rotterdam

0 - 1

AZ Alkmaar

25.10.25

Sparta Rotterdam

1 - 0

Telstar

19.10.25

Groningen

0 - 2

Sparta Rotterdam

04.10.25

Sparta Rotterdam

3 - 3

Ajax

27.09.25

Heracles

3 - 0

Sparta Rotterdam

19.09.25

Sparta Rotterdam

1 - 5

FC Twente

14.09.25

Excelsior

0 - 1

Sparta Rotterdam

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Sparta Rotterdam: form and statistics

Sparta Rotterdam bounced back to winning ways with a 3-0 win over Almere City in their last game. Prior to this win, they were winless in back-to-back games. Regardless, they remain unbeaten in nine of their last ten games, and their away records have been exceptional, with five unbeaten runs in their last five games on the road. The Red-White Gladiators sit 10th on the table with 38 points in 32 games, scoring 37 goals and conceding 39. They sit just one position outside the continental qualification place and six maximum points for them in their remaining games of the season could send them to UEFA qualification contention. The Castle Lords will battle PSV in their last game of the season. It must be noted that the Lightbulbs are still in contention for the league and it will be hard for the visitors to win.

Sparta Rotterdam: Lineup

Maurice Steijn will continue to be without Shunsuke Mito and Patrick van Aanholt for this game. However, Nick Olij is expected to retain his place in the goalpost, and the attacking trio of Mitchell Van Bergen, Tobias Lauritsen, and Shunsuke Mito are expected to lead the line.

🔖 Sparta Rotterdam starting lineup (4-3-3) 

Goalkeeper – Nick Olij

Defenders – Saïd Bakari, Marvin Young, Mike Eerdhuijzen, Patrick Van Aanholt

Midfielders – Kristian Hlynsson, Gjivai Zechiël, Joshua Kitolano

Attackers — Mitchell Van Bergen, Tobias Lauritsen, Shunsuke Mito

⛔️ Out: Shunsuke Mito (injury), Patrick van Aanholt (injury).

👤 Head coach: Maurice Steijn

Utrecht vs Sparta Rotterdam: head-to-head statistics

History of Head-to-Heads

Eredivisie 2025/2026

17.08.25

Sparta Rotterdam

2 - 1

FC Utrecht

Eredivisie 2024/2025

14.05.25

FC Utrecht

1 - 1

Sparta Rotterdam

Eredivisie 2024/2025

03.11.24

Sparta Rotterdam

1 - 4

FC Utrecht

Eredivisie ECL Playoff 2023/2024

23.05.24

FC Utrecht

3 - 1

Sparta Rotterdam

Eredivisie 2023/2024

12.05.24

FC Utrecht

0 - 1

Sparta Rotterdam

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Utrecht vs Sparta Rotterdam: Betting Tips & Odds

• Five of the last six games between the two sides have seen both sides finding the back of the net. Bet365 offers 1.60 odds for both sides to find the back of the net in this game;
• Ten of the last eleven games between the two sides saw 3+ goals. Bet365 offers 1.65 odds for this game to follow suit;
• Utrecht are unbeaten in 21 of their last 23 games against Sparta Rotterdam. This market is available at 1.87 odds on 1xBet.

1X2 DC Handicap O/U BTTS CS O/E HT/FT

Main Time (3) 1st Half (3) 2nd Half (2)

	W1	X	W2
	1.86	3.82	4.28
	1.90	3.70	3.85
	1.93	3.75	3.90

Utrecht vs Sparta Rotterdam match prediction 14 May 2025

Both Utrecht and Sparta Rotterdam are exceptional at the moment but the visitors have never had it easy playing against Utrecht. With this, I expect the hosts to continue this dominance in their attempt to play in the UEFA Champions League next season. Nevertheless, games between both sides have always been highly productive and I think this game will follow suit.

Our match prediction: Over 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.65 in the 1xBet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: Both Teams to Score for a coefficient of 1.60 in the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: Utrecht to win for a coefficient of 1.89 in the Betway bookmaker.