Sparta Rotterdam have had a mixed run recently, with a couple of wins, a loss, and two draws in their last few games. Excelsior, on the other hand, have drawn all of their last five matches.

Looking at their recent meetings, most have been very tight and low-scoring, with four of the last five ending in goalless draws. The most recent game was a narrow win for one side. This suggests another close and potentially cagey match is on the cards.