Roda vs Sparta Rotterdam Predictions and Match Preview

Peter Green - October 16, 2018

Roda vs Sparta Rotterdam
Netherlands – Eerste Divisie
Date: Friday, 19th October 2018
Kick-off at 19.00 UK/ 20.00 CET
Venue: Parkstad Limburg Stadion, Kerkrade.

The second placed Sparta Rotterdam squares up against Roda on Friday. This weekend fixture promises to turn out to be quite a thrilling one.

Matches usually become goal fests once these teams take part in them, especially against each other. There was a six goal thriller two seasons back which fans still remember passionately.

The visiting side will try to keep their momentum going and take home points from this match.

Roda vs Sparta Rotterdam head to head

• Roda is on a two-match losing streak. At home they are on a three-match winless streak and have just one win in last five matches.
• Five of last six matches between these two ended with over 2.5 match goals. The sixth match had two goals.
• Historically, the home side usually walk away with the win when Roda and Sparta Rotterdam face each other, but considering recent form the visiting side has the advantage.
• Last six games between these two teams produced a combined 21 goals.

Roda vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction

With promotion in their minds the second placed Sparta Rotterdam will approach this game carefully. They hold a comfortable lead over the home team as of now and they will be happy to hold on to it. With a little bit better goal difference they could likely jump to the top spot.

So once the win is ensured, if, the visiting team will likely pounce upon the ill-disciplined Roda defence. Expect the match to be thrilling and with plenty of goals. Sparta Rotterdam will try to come back with a win, if not, at least a draw.

Roda vs Sparta Rotterdam Betting Tips

• Sparta Rotterdam Draw No Bet @ 7/10 (1.70)

• Over 2.5 goals @ 2/3 (1.68).