Sparta Rotterdam Go Ahead Eagles betting prediction

The traditional Sparta team has played in five KNVB Beker finals, but won the first three in 1957/1958, 1961/1962 and 1965/1966. The last time they reached the final was in 1995/1996. The current edition began with a scare, drawing 1-1 away to Hercules, an amateur team from the Derde Divisie, the equivalent of the fourth division championship. Qualification only came with a surprising (1-6) extra-time win, with 5 goals scored in the 30-minute extra period. It's safe to say that this was Sparta's last result of the season, as they are coming off the back of 5 defeats and 1 draw in the Eredivisie, a competition in which they are currently in 16th place and would be playing in the playoff against relegation. Overall, Sparta have played 17 games, winning 2, drawing 7, losing 8, scoring 20 goals and conceding 25. At home, curiously, they have yet to win with 4 draws and 4 defeats in 8 games, as well as 7 goals scored and 14 conceded. Coach Maurice Steijn will have to change his starting line-up, based on a 4-2-3-1 tactical formation, because defender Marvin Young and midfielder Joshua Kitolano went off injured in the final minutes. If they are ruled out by the doctors, they are likely to be replaced by Rick Meissen and Metinho, respectively. The team's standout performer and the fans' greatest hope is Norwegian striker Tobias Lauritsen, who has scored 4 goals and 1 assist in 16 games.

Confirmed Lineup: Nick Olij, Boyd Reith, Djevencio van der Kust, Mike Eerdhuijzen, Rick Meissen, Abemly Meto Silu, Julian Baas, Mohamed Nassoh, Charles-Andreas Brym, Camiel Neghli, Shunsuke Mito.
Coach: H. Fraser.