FC Utrecht - Sparta Rotterdam predictions

Punters who are looking for a safe bet should definitely consider this match. The home win odds of 1.76 bring great value considering the fact that FC Utrecht are indeed firm favourites to defeat Sparta Rotterdam.

Sparta Rotterdam will have little to hope for in this match. 4.41 betting odds on them winning paint a pretty clear picture and from this standpoint there is little doubt in regard to the outcome of this clash.

The last time FC Utrecht defended their home turf, they walked away with a 1:0 victory against Vitesse and three more points on the scoreboard.

Sparta Rotterdam’s most recent 4:2 away defeat at the hands of PSV was priced at 1.14 with top bookies, so it can’t be called a surprise. As such odds, though, it’s commendable that they managed to end the first half on a draw.

FC Utrecht have been having issues defending lately, though it’s mostly affected their away games for now. They’ve recorded 5 concessions in the past 3 games as visitors.

A quick look at the visiting team’s recent history tells us a lot about their weaknesses. Specifically, we’re talking about the fact that they’ve allowed more than 5 goals over their 3 most recent Eredivisie outings.

According to the recent head-to-head records, FC Utrecht already has a win over the away team recorded earlier in the season. It was a narrow victory, but a victory nonetheless, justifying the 1.76 odds on a home win.

This match is notable for the number of injuries reported prior by both sides. On one hand, the hosts will have to make do without Tim Handwerker, Mike Van der Hoorn, Marouan Azarkan, Anthony Descotte. On the other, the visitors will not be able to count on Joshua Kitolano, Arno Verschueren, Django Warmerdam. Both are in a precarious state, but you should take the importance of these players to the respective strategies before putting down a stake.

Despite the risks involved, the strongest prediction in terms of value is an HT/FT bet that the hosts will take lead in the second half. It’s as risky as you might expect, though the 4.14 odds offer a decent return.