Prediction for match Utrecht — Sparta Rotterdam, 25.01.2026

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

On January 25, in the Eredivisie, Utrecht will face Sparta Rotterdam. The odds for a Utrecht win are 1.85, a draw is at 3.87, and a Sparta Rotterdam victory is at 4.10. The probabilities are distributed as follows: Utrecht 51.83%, draw 24.78%, Sparta Rotterdam 23.39%. Key odds for totals: over 2.5 goals is at 1.68, under 2.5 goals is at 2.23. Both teams to score: yes - 1.58, no - 2.23. Individual team totals: Utrecht over 1.5 goals - 1.73, Sparta Rotterdam over 1.5 goals - 2.82. The double chance X2 is valued at 1.97. According to the odds and probabilities, the match is expected to be high-scoring with Utrecht having the advantage.

Team Statistics and Scores

Utrecht lost their last three matches to Genk 0-2, Volendam 1-2, and Twente 1-2. In the same period, Sparta Rotterdam beat Feyenoord 4-3, lost to Volendam 1-2, and defeated Heracles 2-0. In their head-to-head on August 17, 2025, Sparta Rotterdam won against Utrecht 2-1. Average possession over five matches: Utrecht - 51.4%, Sparta Rotterdam - 54.8%. Yellow cards: Utrecht - 2.2, Sparta Rotterdam - 1.4. Fouls committed: Utrecht 13.2 per game, Sparta Rotterdam 9.2. Offsides: Utrecht - 1.4, Sparta Rotterdam - 0.8. These figures highlight the difference in style and discipline between the teams.

How Many Goals Will Be Scored in Utrecht vs Sparta Rotterdam

In the last five matches, Utrecht's average total goals per game is 2.6, while Sparta Rotterdam's is 3.8. Goals scored: Utrecht - 1, Sparta Rotterdam - 2.6. Goals conceded: Utrecht 1.6, Sparta Rotterdam 1.2. Both teams have surpassed the 2.5 total in 3 out of 5 games. In the first half, over 1.5 goals occurred once for Utrecht and twice for Sparta Rotterdam. In the second half, Utrecht had 3 out of 5 over 1.5, Sparta Rotterdam had 2 out of 5. Goal intervals: Utrecht frequently scores in the 0-15 and 31-45 minute intervals (50% each), and concedes mostly in the final minutes (76-90 minutes, 44%). Sparta Rotterdam frequently scores in the 76-90 minute interval (50%) and concedes in this period as well (42%). Considering Sparta Rotterdam's high scoring ability, both teams' regular over 2.5 totals, and the second-half dynamics, betting on over 2.5 goals at 1.68 seems a logical choice.

Analysis of Corner Totals

Average corners over 5 matches: Utrecht takes 5, Sparta Rotterdam - 6.2. In a series of five games, over 9.5 corners occurred twice for Utrecht and three times for Sparta Rotterdam. Among corner totals, the line closest to the average sum (11.2) is 11, with two outcomes: over 11 corners at 2.29, under 11 at 1.55. Utrecht is favored in corner outcomes with odds of 1.43. Given that both teams regularly take many corners, betting on over 11 corners is justified for risky strategies, but for a basic prediction, focusing on goal totals is preferable.