Heracles vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction & Match Preview

Heracles vs Sparta Rotterdam Match Preview

Heracles come into this match still searching for their first point of the season after six straight defeats. They have conceded 18 goals, averaging three per game, while scoring only three times.

Their recent games underline the struggle. They lost 2-1 at NAC Breda, 2-1 at home to AZ Alkmaar, 4-0 away at Groningen, 2-0 against Ajax, and 4-1 against NEC Nijmegen. The pattern is clear. They are leaking goals heavily and finding it hard to compete at both ends of the pitch.

Sparta Rotterdam have also had a mixed campaign but remain in a stronger position with three wins and three defeats. They have scored eight and conceded 16, which shows they are not without flaws, yet their victories stand out.

Sparta have beaten Excelsior 1-0 away, GA Eagles 3-0 away, and Utrecht 2-1 at home. Their losses came against stronger sides including Feyenoord and Twente, the latter ending in a 5-1 defeat.

Despite this inconsistency, Sparta have proven they can pick up points against mid and lower table opposition.

Smart Insights by LeagueLane®

• Heracles have lost all six league matches, conceding 18 goals.
• Sparta have recorded two away wins to nil this season.
• Both teams have one of the weakest defensive records in the league.
• Four of Sparta’s last five matches produced more than 2.5 goals.

Heracles vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction

Current form strongly favors Sparta. Heracles have not shown the ability to stop conceding goals and their attack has not been enough to keep them competitive. Sparta, on the other hand, have shown they can win on the road and will view this fixture as an opportunity to return to winning ways.

The trends point to another high scoring game. Heracles have conceded multiple goals in every match so far, while Sparta are capable of both scoring and conceding freely. That makes Over 2.5 Goals at 1.65 a very realistic option.

For the match result, Sparta Rotterdam to win at 2.35 is a logical pick. They have the better form and have already shown strength away from home, while Heracles continue to look short of answers.

For a value play, the 3-1 correct score for Sparta at 17.00 reflects the likelihood of Heracles conceding heavily while still managing to score. Sparta should be expected to leave with three points from a game that should deliver plenty of goals.

Finn Larsson- September 23, 2025

Heracles vs Sparta Rotterdam Betting Tips

Sparta Rotterdam to win

OK

2.35 Odds

Over 2.5 goals

OK

1.65 Odds

Sparta 3-1

OK

17.00 Odds