Match Analysis: Almere City vs Sparta Rotterdam – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-05-10
- Time: 7:00 PM UTC
- Location: Yanmar Stadion, Almere, Netherlands
Game Overview
Almere City, currently ranked 17th in the Eredivisie, will host 11th placed Sparta Rotterdam. Sparta will be missing key midfielder Carel Eiting for this match. Historically, matches between these two sides have been high scoring, with over 2.5 goals scored in 8 of the last 9 encounters and both teams frequently scoring multiple goals against each other. Almere City has shown inconsistency this season with recent mixed results including losses to Ajax and Twente and draws against NAC Breda, while Sparta has been relatively more stable away from home, scoring at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 away matches versus Almere.
Key Factors to Consider
- Almere City have struggled this season, sitting near the relegation zone with poor recent results against top teams. However, their matches versus Sparta have typically seen them score multiple goals. Sparta Rotterdam, mid-table, have shown better away form with consistent goal scoring, though the absence of Carel Eiting could hamper their creativity.
- In recent encounters, Almere City and Sparta Rotterdam matches have featured high scoring affairs, with over 2.5 goals produced in 8 of the last 9 games, Sparta scoring at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 away matches to Almere, and Almere scoring at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches versus Sparta.
- Sparta Rotterdam will be without Carel Eiting due to injury, which may affect their midfield control and attacking output.
- The match is played at Almere City's home ground, Yanmar Stadion, potentially giving them a home advantage. Weather and pitch conditions have not been reported as issues. Motivation could be impacted by Almere's fight against relegation.
- Almere City is likely highly motivated to secure points to improve their relegation fight, while Sparta Rotterdam, mid-table and safer, might approach the game with less urgency but still aiming for a win to climb higher in the table.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Almere City: 175, Sparta Rotterdam: 140, Draw: 230 | Sparta Rotterdam to win | β β β ββ 65% |
| Spread | Almere City: 105, Sparta Rotterdam: -125, line: 0 | Sparta Rotterdam on spread (0) | β β β ββ 60% |
| Over/under | Over 2.75: -108, Under 2.75: -112 | Over 2.75 goals | β β β β β 70% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Sparta Rotterdam 8% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Over 2.75 31% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Over 2.75 at 31% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 33.4% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Given the high historical scoring between the teams, home motivation from Almere City, and Sparta's slight edge in form despite missing Eiting, the match is likely to be competitive with goals at both ends. A narrow win for Sparta is predicted but a draw with multiple goals is also probable.
Predicted Score: 1-2