Sparta Rotterdam VS Feyenoord

Sparta Rotterdam will be determined to bounce back when they take on Feyenoord after a dramatic 3-2 defeat to Excelsior in their previous Eredivisie outing. Sparta controlled 53 percent of possession and created 18 chances, with five efforts on target, but their defensive weaknesses proved costly. Giannino Vianello’s own goal put them behind before Ayoni Santos levelled the contest, while Milan Zonneveld scored late to reduce the deficit. Despite their attacking threat, Sparta have struggled to keep opponents at bay, conceding in five of their last six matches and allowing 15 goals during that period. Feyenoord arrive in much stronger defensive form after securing a 2-0 victory over FC Zwolle. They produced 22 attempts and eight shots on target, with Anis Hadj Moussa scoring both goals to settle the contest. Their recent performances have been built around a more disciplined defence, with only four goals conceded across their last six matches, while the attack has contributed nine goals in the same period. However, Feyenoord will be wary of Sparta after their previous league meeting in January ended in a thrilling 4-3 victory for Sparta. That match featured seven goals and highlighted the unpredictable nature of this fixture.