SBV Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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SBV Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam — Eredivisie at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion.
- SBV Excelsior 7 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- Sparta Rotterdam 7 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bas Nijhuis
- Assistant 1 Freek Vandeursen
- Assistant 2 Nils van Kampen
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 7 | 19 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 7 | 17 |
| 3 | PSV | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 7 | 16 |
| 5 | AFC Ajax | 7 | 14 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 7 | 13 |
| 7 | SBV Excelsior | 7 | 11 |
| 8 | FC Groningen | 7 | 11 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 7 | 10 |
| 10 | SC Heerenveen | 7 | 9 |
| 11 | NEC | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 7 | 5 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 7 | 5 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 7 | 5 |
| 15 | FC Utrecht | 7 | 5 |
| 16 | PEC Zwolle | 7 | 4 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 7 | 2 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 7 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Sep | SC Heerenveen | A | 3–0 | W |
| 17 Sep | Almere City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Sep | Heracles Almelo | A | 1–3 | L |
| 26 Aug | Fortuna Sittard | H | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Aug | AFC Ajax | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | SBV Excelsior | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Sep | SBV Vitesse | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Sep | AZ | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Sep | NEC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Aug | SC Heerenveen | A | 3–1 | W |
| 20 Aug | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| SBV Excelsior | Sparta Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #12 |
| 11 | Points | 5 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 3 / 2 / 2 | W / D / L | 1 / 2 / 4 |
| 15 | Scored | 10 |
| 9 | Conceded | 17 |
| +6 | GD | -7 |
| 1.57 | PPG | 0.71 |
| 43% | Win % | 14% |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
SBV Excelsior this season
SBV Excelsior this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Sparta Rotterdam this season
Sparta Rotterdam this season
SBV Excelsior are 7th (11 pts). Sparta Rotterdam are 12th (5 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
SBV Excelsior
0-15
1/2
16-30
2/–
31-45
5/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
3/1
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sparta Rotterdam
0-15
2/–
16-30
1/5
31-45
1/3
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/2
76+
2/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
SBV Excelsior
| Aymen Sliti | 3 G | 1 A |
| David Garden | 3 G | |
| Irakli Yegoian | 2 G | 5 A |
| Noah Naujoks | 2 G | |
| Casper Widell | 1 G |
Sparta Rotterdam
| Milan Zonneveld | 5 G | 1 A |
| Marvin Young | 2 G | |
| Nokkvi THorisson | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for SBV Excelsior to score. At the same time, Sparta Rotterdam does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 2' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Redouan El Yaakoubi on 2 minutes.
- 7' Sparta Rotterdam started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 7.
- 12' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 17' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 22' The home supporters are growing impatient. SBV Excelsior must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 27' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 32' Another change for SBV Excelsior made on 32 minute. Sven Nieuwpoort leaves to be changed by Serano Seymor.
- 37' Sparta Rotterdam fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 42' Tobias Lauritsen has been relatively quiet despite scoring 38 goals in his last 234 appearances.
- 45' Couhaib Driouech was booked on 45.
- 50' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 55' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 55 minutes.
- 59' What a strike from Jonathan de Guzman! The score is 0-1.
- 64' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering SBV Excelsior that had 140 games and scored 162 goals.
- 69' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 71' The SBV Excelsior bench stirs into life. Couhaib Driouech is withdrawn and Lazaros Lamprou gets his opportunity.
- 73' What composure from Arthur Zagre! The France international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 74' Camiel Neghli is replacing Agustin Anello for the Sparta Rotterdam side.
- 75' Controversy at the stadium! Arthur Zagre argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 80' The 23-year-old Metinho has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 81' The SBV Excelsior bench stirs into life. Nikolas Agrafiotis is withdrawn and Troy Parrott gets his opportunity.
- 86' It is a cagey affair so far. SBV Excelsior in their 4-3-3 trying to find a way past Sparta Rotterdam's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 90' It is a substitution in Sparta Rotterdam team. Charles-Andreas Brym is replaced by Jesse Bal on 90 minute.
- 90' The referee shows Sparta Rotterdam player a Yellow card on 90.
- SBV Excelsior celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
SBV Excelsior Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 2
-
16
Sven Nieuwpoort ↓ Serano Seymor 32'
- 12
- 33
- 14
- 8
- 1
- 4
- 19
- 5
- 30
Bench
- 25
-
7
Lazaros Lamprou ↑ 71'
- 18
-
9
Troy Parrott ↑ 81'
- 38
-
34
Serano Seymor ↑ 32'
- 28
- 10
- 22
-
11
Oscar Uddenas ↑ 71'
- 17
Coach
Marinus Dijkhuizen
Sparta Rotterdam Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- –
-
–
Jonathan de Guzman ↓ Metinho 81'
- –
- –
- –
- –
- –
- –
- –
- –
-
–
Agustin Anello ↓ Camiel Neghli 74'
Bench
- –
- –
- –
-
–
Camiel Neghli ↑ 74'
-
–
Metinho ↑ 81'
- –
- –
-
–
Jesse Bal ↑ 90'
Coach
Jeroen Rijsdijk
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tobias Lauritsen | 4 |
| Couhaib Driouech | 2 |
| Redouan El Yaakoubi | 2 |
| Milan Zonneveld | 2 |
| Arthur Zagre | 2 |
| Aymen Sliti | 1 |
| Troy Parrott | 1 |
| Jonathan de Guzman | 1 |
Head to Head
SBV Excelsior Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.29
SBV Excelsior xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22
Sparta Rotterdam xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 67% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SBV Excelsior win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.51
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
SBV Excelsior or Draw
79%
Draw or Sparta Rotterdam
43%
SBV Excelsior or Sparta Rotterdam
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.8%
3 – 1
7%
1 – 0
6.4%
3 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 2
5%
0 – 0
4.3%
3 – 2
4.3%
4 – 1
4%
4 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — SBV Excelsior
| Handicap | SBV Excelsior covers | Push | Sparta Rotterdam covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -2 | 21% | 18% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 21% | 40% |
| -0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
SBV Excelsior keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

