Sparta Rotterdam will host struggling RKC Waalwijk in Rotterdam on matchday 18 of 34 in the Eredivisie. The venue: Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel, kick-off: 20:00 GMT.
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Sparta Rotterdam to win either half: YES — 1.46
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Two: Total goals: Over 2.5 — 1.8
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Three: Both teams to score: YES — 1.72
There’s a huge belief that Sparta Rotterdam would beat RKC Waalwijk, thanks to their solid backline, but I’ve decided to back them to win at least in one half, which is pretty safer.
Sparta Rotterdam’s last game on Saturday ended 3-0 in their favour. They are good going forward and because Waalwijk are lacking seriously at the back, this game is likely to exceed two goals. Waalwijk’s last Eredivisie game ended with over 2.5 goals.
Although Sparta Rotterdam are doing great at the back, there’s a chance they could fail to keep a clean sheet against Waalwijk because the away team are doing well in the attack. They scored a goal in their last away match, hence there’s a chance for both teams to score next week.
Sparta are doing quite well in the Eredivisie this season. They have won three and drawn two in their last five league matches.
are occupying the 6th position with 31 points after 17 matches.
Waalwijk have underperformed in their last five matches. They won one and lost three. Their game against Go Ahead Eagles on Saturday was postponed, so they have enough time to rest before their game against Sparta Rotterdam.
RKC Waalwijk occupy the 12th position with 18 points after 16 matches.
Sparta head into this game as the favourites, thanks to their superb form. They haven’t lost a league game in their last five games at least and the same can’t be said RKC Waalwijk. I think Sparta could go on and win this game comfortably, thanks to their compact backline.
RKC Waalwijk may lack quality in defence but they make up for that in attack. They don’t relent, which gives me the feeling they could get at least one goal against Sparta.
I’d double chance Sparta Rotterdam. This game to produce at least two goals looks promising but I’d rather back Sparta to win or draw.
Goalkeeper: Olij
Defenders: Pinto, Auassar, Vriends, Sambo
Midfielders: Kitolano, Verschueren, Mijnans
Forwards: Saito, Lauritsen, Van Crooy
Goalkeeper: Vaessen
Defenders: Van den Buijs, Lutonda, Adewoye, Gaari, Lelieveld
Midfielders: Anita, Oukili, Clement
Forwards: Biereth, Seuntjens
This match will be played at Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel (Rotterdam)
This starting whistle will sound on January 24th, 2023. 20:00 UTC.