Utrecht vs Sparta Prediction 25 January 2026
🔥 The upcoming clash between Utrecht and Sparta promises to be a thrilling spectacle. Both teams are sitting mid-table, but their current form is notably different. Utrecht are eager to improve their results following a string of disappointing performances, while Sparta have been showcasing confident victories in recent games. Both squads will field strong lineups, adding intrigue to the match. What will be the outcome of their encounter? Read our prediction below.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between these teams ended with a 2-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (Sparta were the home side):
- possession: 45% vs 55%;
- corners: 5 vs 6;
- fouls: 9 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 5.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Utrecht and Sparta:
- 39 matches played;
- home victories - 25, away victories - 7, draws - 7;
- goals scored - 82 for Utrecht, 39 for Sparta;
- average total goals in the first half - 1.28, in the second half - 1.82;
- average total goals per match - 3.1.
Head-to-head statistics Utrecht - Sparta

Utrecht Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place in the Europa League, with Utrecht hosting Genk. The game concluded with a 0-2 scoreline.
Here's a breakdown of the match statistics (Utrecht vs Genk):
- possession: 57% vs 43%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 3;
- fouls: 11 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 7 vs 5.
Utrecht are struggling with their form, currently sitting in 10th place and having won just one of their last five matches (LLLLW). Defeats have overshadowed their rare victories, with only one win in their last ten games compared to six losses. They average 1.61 goals per match but concede more frequently, allowing 1.39 goals per game. Their last encounter with Sparta ended in a 2-1 victory, but replicating that success will be challenging given their inconsistent form and fluctuating results.
Match Results: Utrecht

Sparta Team Overview
The most recent official match for the current visitors took place in the Eredivisie, with Feyenoord as the home team and Sparta as the visitors. The match ended with a 3-4 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Sparta vs Feyenoord):
- possession: 44% vs 56%;
- corners: 0 vs 9;
- fouls: 11 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 12.
Sparta are delivering impressive performances, securing a commendable eighth place in the league standings, thanks to their recent form (WWWWW). Over the past five matches, they have celebrated victory four times, solidifying their position as contenders for European competition spots. While the team boasts an average goal-scoring rate of 1.26, they compensate with a solid defense, conceding only 1.79 goals per game. Their strategy hinges on a reliable defense and swift transitions into attack, enabling them to effectively challenge even the strongest opponents.
Match Results: Sparta
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 39;
- home team wins - 25, away team wins - 7, draws - 7.
Statistics: Utrecht vs Sparta
- matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 19;
- wins: 6 vs 9;
- win percentage: 33% vs 47%;
- losses: 7 vs 8;
- draws: 5 vs 2.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 1 vs 5;
- losses: 6 vs 4;
- draws: 3 vs 1.
- Sparta won with a +1.5 handicap in last 5 games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 2.1, the guests - 1;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.1;
- both teams scored: overall - 23; at the home team's field - 13.
Statistics: Utrecht vs Sparta
- average total in the tournament: 3 vs 3.05;
- average total goals scored: 1.61 vs 1.26;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.61 vs 0.53;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1 vs 0.74;
- Utrecht: average total at home in the tournament - 2;
- Sparta: average total away in the tournament - 1.44;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 0.8) vs 1.6 (away - 2.2).
- Sparta have scored under 1.5 goals in 10 of last 11 away games against Utrecht (Eredivisie).
Prediction on corners
Utrecht: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.11; at home field - 5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.9; at home field - 4.
Sparta: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.37, away - 4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.7; away - 5.2.
- Utrecht have taken over 5.5 corners in 8 of last 9 home games against Sparta (Eredivisie).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 39;
- both teams scored all-time - 23 times;
- on the home team’s field - 13 times.
Statistics: Utrecht vs Sparta
- number of matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 19;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 13 vs 7;
- number of BTTS matches for Utrecht at home - 6 (67%);
- number of BTTS matches for Sparta away - 3 (33%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 8 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Utrecht at home - 4 (80%);
- BTTS matches for Sparta away - 3 (60%).
- Utrecht have scored and conceded in 11 of last 12 games (Eredivisie).
- Utrecht have scored and conceded in last 6 home games.
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 2:2 (21/170, 12.4%);
- Utrecht at home most often finish matches: 0:1 , 1:0 , 1:1 , 1:2 , 2:1 , 2:2 , 3:1 , 4:0 , 4:1 (1/9, 11.1%);
- Sparta away most often play: 0:1 (2/9, 22.2%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 10.77% (odds 7)
2:1 - 9.58% (odds 7.5)
1:0 - 7.92% (odds 8.5)