Sparta Rotterdam – Waalwijk Free Betting Tips
Sparta and Waalwijk face at Sparta‑Stadion Het Kasteel, in a match for the 18 th round of the Eredivisie. In the last match between these teams for this competition, in 23‑10‑2021, RKC Waalwijk won at home by (1‑0). The history of head‑to‑heads played at this stadium favors the home team, which in the last 3 matches has won 3. In fact, in the last match at this stadium, for the Eredivisie, in 13‑03‑2021, Sparta Rotterdam won by (2‑0 ). Sparta’s goals were scored by B. Smeets (90′ ) and T. Beugelsdijk (57′ ). In this match, the home factor may have a decisive role, as Waalwijk has shown differences in performance in their games at home and as a visitor.
Sparta Analysis
The home team is currently in the 17th place, with 12 points won, after 2 wins, 6 draws and 9 losses. In the penultimate match, they tied in an away match against SC Heerenveen, by (0‑0). In the last match, they tied at home against Vitesse, by (2‑2). This is a team that keeps their performance when they play away from their stadium, as in the last 30 matches they register 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 losses in away matches; against 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses in their stadium. In the last 9 home matches for the league, Sparta has a record of 1 win, 4 draws and 4 losses, having won 7 points out of 27 possible.
In this competition, they have not won their stadium for 7 matches. The team has conceded goals to its opponent in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition, so they haven’t been very strong defensively. In their home matches there is a tendency for few goals, as 6 of their last 9 matches for the competition ended with Under 2.5 goals. In 17 matches in the competition, they have never been able to turn the score around in the 11 matches in which they conceded the first goal.
Sparta arrives for this clash knowing that they will find it difficult to overcome a direct opponent in the table, however, the team plays as home team and needs to impose itself within the four lines, with good football and ball possession to control the actions of the match. The opponent should not be content to play only defensively and will probably look for the attack, so a solid and well-placed defense is essential, as well as strong marking in midfield.
Waalwijk analysis
The away team is currently in the 15th place, with 15 points won, after 3 wins, 6 draws and 8 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost in an away match against FC Twente, by (2‑1). In the last match, they lost at home against PSV, by (1‑4). This is a team that usually plays at home, stronger when they play with the support of their supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 1 win, 7 draws and 7 losses in away matches, with 19 goals scored and 25 conceded. At home, they won 6 wins, 1 draw and 8 defeats, with a total of 18 goals scored and 24 conceded. In the last 8 away league matches Waalwijk has a record of 5 draws and 3 losses, having won 5 points out of 24 possible.
In this competition, they haven’t won any of the last 8 away matches. In their away matches in the league, there is a frequently repeated result at the end of the 90′, 2‑2, which has been verified in 3 of their 9 matches. The team has conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, so they haven’t shown great defensive solidity, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have managed to score in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition. This is a team that rarely scores first and has only opened the scoreboard in 3 of their last 17 matches in the Eredivisie. Of these 3, they reached halftime ahead by 2 and won at the end of the 90′ in 2. In 17 matches for this competition , have only turned the score around in the 13 matches they have conceded the first goal.
Even playing as a visitor, Waalwijk should not be limited to defending themselves, however, the team knows it needs balance between the sectors of the team. Therefore, they must bet on intensity in marking to prevent Sparta from developing their football, in addition to ensuring an alert and dedicated defense to hold the opponent. Up front, the team needs agility when advancing, using the flanks to overcome the rival’s block and seek the goal.
SPARTA ROTTERDAM TO WIN – Odds: 1.70
