Eredivisie (Netherlands), round 9 · Saturday, 17 October, MSK

Sparta Rotterdam — Willem II

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Model prediction for 17 October

Sparta Rotterdam62%
Draw22%
Willem II15%
Model estimate at MSK

In short

Sparta Rotterdam are clear favourites: 62% against 15% for the opponent, draw 22%.

3.4 goals expected in total — close to the competition average (3.3).

Over 2.5 goals — 67%, both teams to score — 63%.

Why

  • By the strength ratings Sparta Rotterdam are about 0.6 goals per match stronger.

Facts

  • League table: Sparta Rotterdam — No. 14, 6 pts; Willem II — No. 18, 2 pts. A gap of 4 pts.
  • Sparta Rotterdam: winless in 5; Willem II: 3 defeats in a row.
  • Last 2 meetings: Sparta Rotterdam 2 wins, Willem II 0.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Sparta Rotterdam — Willem II What is xG?2.3–1.1
Sparta Rotterdam not to lose85%
Willem II not to lose38%
No draw78%
Both teams to score: yes63%
Both teams to score: no37%
Total over 2.567%
Total under 2.533%

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Form

Sparta Rotterdam

  • 10.10away · Go Ahead Eagles3:3
  • 19.09SC Heerenveen0:4
  • 13.09away · PSV Eindhoven1:4
  • 04.09PEC Zwolle2:2
  • 29.08away · Excelsior1:2

Willem II

  • 11.10away · FC Utrecht1:3
  • 19.09Fortuna Sittard0:1
  • 15.09away · Ajax1:5
  • 11.09away · AZ Alkmaar1:1
  • 05.09Excelsior0:3

Head to head

  • 02.03.2025Sparta Rotterdam — Willem II4:0
  • 31.08.2024Willem II — Sparta Rotterdam1:2

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWDLGoals+/−Pts
13FC Utrecht822414–25-118
14Sparta Rotterdam813413–20-76
15Telstar81347–14-76
17, RelegationADO Den Haag80359–19-103
18, RelegationWillem II80267–23-162

Season 2026/27

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This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 62% will not happen in roughly 38 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →