Match analysis
NetherlandsEredivisie
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It finished Excelsior 2-1 Sparta Rotterdam on Saturday 29 August (Eredivisie). Excelsior went in 1-0 ahead at half-time and kept their noses in front. Sparta Rotterdam had 57% of the ball, and the shot count went 14-10 to Excelsior.
The goals for Excelsior came from A. Sliti (24') and N. Groen (90'). M. Zonneveld (48') scored for Sparta Rotterdam.
3W 3D 4L1.20 pts/game
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| ExcelsiorHome | Rating | Sparta RotterdamAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,510 | Overall | 1,526 |
| 1,471 | Match venue | 1,545 |
| 1,471 | At home | 1,498 |
| 1,456 | Away | 1,545 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,519 | Attack | 1,490 |
| 1,526 | Defence | 1,527 |
| 1,474 | Home attack | 1,474 |
| 1,521 | Away attack | 1,483 |
| 1,541 | Home defence | 1,531 |
| 1,445 | Away defence | 1,552 |
| Match profile | ||
| 2,132 | Goal environment | 1,828 |
| 1,767 | Home goals | 1,692 |
| 1,865 | Away goals | 1,637 |
| 1,494 | Possession | 1,487 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,475 | Set-piece attack | 1,451 |
| 1,475 | Set-piece defence | 1,451 |
| 1,495 | Close games | 1,523 |
| 1,529 | Winning margin | 1,521 |
Match venue compares Excelsior at home with Sparta Rotterdam away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Excelsior and Sparta Rotterdam have met 12 times since November 2016: Excelsior have won six, Sparta Rotterdam have taken five and one was drawn. Our Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam prediction page has every tip on this pairing.