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Vitesse vs Sparta Rotterdam Intro

A game that could prove vital at both ends of the Eredivisie table as Vitesse host Sparta Rotterdam. The home side have struggled massively, and need to start winning games fast to steer clear of danger. Sparta Rotterdam have been in good form all season and will be looking for a win to consoldate their top half place. The game takes place at Gelredome on Tuesday April 2, 2024 at 4:45 PM. As Eredivisie heads into matchweek 28, Jeroen Rijsdijk can’t be too happy about his team having earned only 34 points, which puts them in the last place in the league. Edward Sturing did a better job with the Tuesday’s hosts: they are 17th with 17 points. As we head deeper into the Eredivisie season, there’s a 17 points difference and a 8 positions gap between the sides.

Vitesse vs Sparta Rotterdam Form

In the last round, Vitesse lost to AZ Alkmaar, missing the opportunity to add to their meagre 4 points tally from the last five games. That being said, Sparta Rotterdam beat Fortuna Sittard in the last game and have now managed 5 points in a poor run of form. Vitesse really needs to improve their home form after taking just 2 points in last 5 home games. Sparta Rotterdam have only 4 points to show from their five away games.

Vitesse vs Sparta Rotterdam H2H

Vitesse have enjoyed the lion’s share of victories against Sparta Rotterdam. In 34 meetings, Vitesse have won 18 as opposed to Sparta Rotterdam’s 8. Vitesse has held the advantage in this matchup historically, but it is Sparta Rotterdam who has been dominant in the six most recent meetings with 5 more victories than Vitesse.

Vitesse vs Sparta Rotterdam Analysis

Vitesse lost their last game. Edward Sturing’s squad faced AZ Alkmaar. Th match ended with a score of 0-2. Now Edward Sturing’s men focus on their next opponents, Sparta Rotterdam. Stats against AZ Alkmaar, shows that Vitesse had 39% of ball possession. Looking at shots on goal, Vitesse, in its previous game, shot 9 times on target and in the same game, Edward Sturing’s men gave up 17 shots. Meanwhile, Sparta Rotterdam won their last match. Jeroen Rijsdijk’s men were up against Fortuna Sittard. At the final wistle, the score board showed 4-0. In their match against Fortuna Sittard, Sparta Rotterdam had the following ball possession : 56%. In terms of shots on goal, Sparta Rotterdam struck a total of 15 shots in attack while in defence conceding 9 shots.

Vitesse vs Sparta Rotterdam Odds

Sparta Rotterdam is the favourite to win this match between Vitesse and Sparta Rotterdam according to the bookmakers.