FC Utrecht vs Sparta Rotterdam Best odds and tips

FC Utrecht have been in good form recently, winning three, drawing one and losing only one of their last five matches in all competitions. Ron Jans took over the tactical reigns in September 2023 and has immediately restored structure, attacking confidence and an ability to press in numbers to the side. In the Eredivisie 2024/2025, FC Utrecht sit in fourth place with 62 points from 32 games, firmly in the hunt for a European place. At home, they have been perfect in their last two games, winning both. FC Utrecht have won nine, drawn two and lost five of their 16 home games in the Eredivisie this season, scoring 27 goals. Sparta Rotterdam are having a solid season in 10th place in the Eredivisie 2024/2025, taking 38 points from 32 games. They are in decent form recently, winning three, drawing one and losing one of their last five in all competitions. Sparta have won five, drawn five and lost six of their 16 away games in the Eredivisie this season, scoring 1.12 and conceding 1.12 goals per game on average.

FC Utrecht are the bookies’ favourites at 1.85, with the draw priced at 3.70 and Sparta Rotterdam come in as the underdog. This is a clash between a team with plenty of flair and a team that are more pragmatic. FC Utrecht are a high-tempo side that are well structured at the back and allow their creative players to express themselves in the final third. Sparta Rotterdam are a more compact, direct and patient side away from home, pressing with caution and looking to frustrate their opponents. Miguel Rodriguez is the sharpest attacker in the FC Utrecht side, scoring seven goals in 20 Eredivisie appearances, and has fired in four of FC Utrecht’s last 13 goals over the past five fixtures. Tobias Lauritsen leads the Eredivisie scoring charts for Sparta Rotterdam with nine goals in 31 appearances, often spearheading their counter-attacks.

FC Utrecht are the clear favourites for this game and have the home advantage, but Sparta Rotterdam have defied the odds twice in their last three trips to Stadion Galgenwaard, winning two of those three. The hosts have the firepower and home record to suggest that they should win, but Sparta have been solid away from home recently, winning 3-0 at Almere City FC and drawing their previous two away games. FC Utrecht have won two of the last three Eredivisie fixtures between these sides, winning 4-1 away six months ago. However, with Sparta’s recent away form and the hosts’ firepower, both teams to score could be a more interesting market. Sparta have scored nine goals in their last five games with creative spark Pelle Clement assisting three of them, while FC Utrecht have scored 27 goals at home this season.