Sparta Rotterdam   -   Volendam

Sparta Rotterdam will soon be competing against FC Volendam in Rotterdam; a match sure to draw fans from both camps. Up to 11026 people will watch the game live at 12:30 PM UTC when Jeroen Manschot blows the starting whistle.

Interestingly enough, these two rival teams only met not long ago, on 12.11.2023,, so we should fully expect another action-packed event this time around. Sparta Rotterdam's fans and players hope their team will once again be victorious, just like last time when they won 1-4. As Sparta Rotterdam won the majority of the last three matches against FC Volendam, fans and manager hope they will also win this upcoming match. In the last three matches of the two teams facing each other, Sparta Rotterdam scored a total of 9 goals while FC Volendam only scored 3.

Forecasts predict it to be a warm day in Rotterdam with temperatures reaching a daily maximum of 29°C. In combination with the highly possible rainfall, however, playing a 90 minute match could be quite the challenge for the teams, especially since winds could get pretty strong that day, reaching up to 29kmph.

Sparta Rotterdam, currently being on the ninth position in the league, are surely expected to keep their lead; especially with them being eight positions higher in the league than FC Volendam.

Lineups – Sparta Rotterdam vs. FC Volendam probable starters

In the following overview you can find the expected lineups at a glance.

Sparta Rotterdam's manager is likely to send these players to the field in a 4-2-3-1 formation during the upcoming match:
• Goalkeeper: Nick Olij
• Defenders: Mike Eerdhuijzen, Bart Vriends, Djevencio Van der Kust
• Midfield: Said Bakari, Shunsuke Mito, Pelle Clement, Metinho, Arno Verschueren, Koki Saito
• Forward line: Tobias Lauritsen

FC Volendam's manager will probably want to utilise in their next encounter, using the following players:
• Goalkeeper: Mio Backhaus
• Defenders: Oskar Buur, Benaissa Benamar, Brian Plat, Damon Mirani, George Cox
• Midfielders: Josh Flint, Zach Booth, Robin Maulun
• Forward line: Darius Johnson, Robert Muhren

Check the final lineups here on Oddspedia one hour before the game.

Looking back at their last matches, Sparta Rotterdam will probably play in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Tobias Lauritsen at the front of the field. The goal will be guarded by Nick Olij, who will be supported by Mike Eerdhuijzen, Bart Vriends and Djevencio Van der Kust. The midfield may be formed by Said Bakari, Shunsuke Mito, Pelle Clement, Metinho, Arno Verschueren and Koki Saito.

Jeroen Rijsdijk may also choose the following players as substitutes: Kaylen Jermaine Danny Reitmaier, Youri Schoonderwaldt, Rick Meissen, Sergi Rosanas Moragas, Tijs Velthuis, Jonathan De Guzman, Hamza El Dahri, Camiel Neghli, Rayvien Rosario, Charles-Andreas Brym.

Regillio Simons's defense will probably consist of Oskar Buur, Benaissa Benamar, Brian Plat, Damon Mirani and George Cox, who will help goalkeeper Mio Backhaus to prevent Sparta Rotterdam from scoring. At the front of the field, Darius Johnson and Robert Muhren will try to score goals, while Josh Flint, Zach Booth and Robin Maulun will play at the midfield. As formation, they might choose a 4-2-3-1 lineup.

You might also be interested to learn that the following players are slated for being substitutes throughout the match: Barry Lauwers, Kayne Van Oevelen, Billy van Duijl, Luke Le Roux, Imran Nazih, Calvin Twigt, Myron Mau-Asam, Ibrahim El Kadiri, Quincy Hoeve, Safouane Karim, Deron Payne, Vivaldo.

The prediction - all things considered

If you want to choose who will become a winner, there are loads of things you should take into account to ensure you make the right decision, but finding value bets is the key. Bets that people project to pay higher require bettors to consider multiple metrics such as goal averages, goal, last matches performance, lineups and direct h2h records. While a draw isn't that likely to happen (16.8%), a victory of Sparta Rotterdam is much more likely to occur. Experts give them a 71.6 percent chance to leave the match as the winner, while FC Volendam only gets a chance of 11.6%.
You may wish to also consider the following facts before you place your bet:

• Sparta Rotterdam wins 1st half in 40% of their matches, FC Volendam in 17% of their matches.
• Sparta Rotterdam scores 1.57 goals when playing at home and FC Volendam scores 1.05 goals when playing away (on average).
• During the last 40 meetings, Sparta Rotterdam have won 17 times, there have been 10 draws while FC Volendam have won 13 times. The goal difference is 68-51 in favour of Sparta Rotterdam.
• Sparta Rotterdam have scored at least one goal for 7 consecutive matches.
• FC Volendam's away record this season: 1-5-9.
• Sparta Rotterdam haven't scored in 3 of their 15 home matches in Eredivisie this season.
• Sparta Rotterdam have lost just 1 of their last 5 games against FC Volendam (in all competitions).
• Tobias Lauritsen has assisted the most goals for Sparta Rotterdam with 7. Bilal Ould-Chikh is FC Volendam's biggest assister (8).

Match Details

• Sparta Rotterdam v Volendam
• Eredivisie Netherlands
• Date - 28/04/2024
• Starting time - 12:30 UTC
• Venue: Sparta Stadium Het Kasteel, Rotterdam, Netherlands

Betting Odds Comparison

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Match Outcome	Best Odds	Bookie
Sparta Rotterdam To win	1.33	bet365
Draw	5.75	BetMGM
Volendam To win	8.30	22Bet
Goals over 2.5	1.40	bet365
Goals under 2.5	2.88	bet365

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