Sparta Rotterdam vs. Vitesse Arnhem: Tips, Prediction & Odds 07.05.2021 - NETHERLANDS: Eredivisie Free soccer tips

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Sparta Rotterdam - Vitesse Arnhem: Tips, prognosis and odds 07.05.2021 - NETHERLANDS: Eredivisie

 

The championship in the Eredivisie was also mathematically fixed last weekend, but some decisions are still open before the last three match days. The 32nd matchday of the current season will open on Friday evening with the duel between Sparta Rotterdam and Vitesse Arnhem. Both teams still have big goals in the season finale and accordingly only victory counts on both sides.

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The hosts at the Het Kasteel Stadion are in ninth place in the current Eredivisie table and are only two points behind eighth place, which would result in the play-offs for the last place on the grid in the new UEFA Conference League.

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The guest from Arnhem is even more successful and currently ranks fourth. The team from the German head coach Thomas Letsch even has the theoretical chance of the runner-up, but a win is an absolute must. The best bookmakers offer betting odds between Sparta Rotterdam and Vitesse Arnhem at 2.20 for the away win. The game starts on Friday evening at 8 p.m.

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Sparta Rotterdam - statistics & current form

The teams from fifth to eighth are still fighting for the last international starting place after the regular season. Head coach Henk Fraser's team has this chance and it would undoubtedly be one of the greatest successes in the club's recent history. The six-time champion - most recently in 1958/59 - played only a subordinate role in recent years.

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Best season in the 21st century

In recent years, the club has always shuttled between the second and first division. Only in the last shortened season was Sparta Rotterdam back at home in the Eredivisie and was able to surprise with a strong eleventh place in the table.

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First of all, however, the thesis of the "difficult second year" seemed to come true and Sparta Rotterdam not celebrated a single victory in their first seven league games. But then the turnaround succeeded and meanwhile an 11-7-13 balance is on the books. In the last few weeks in particular, the form has been very appealing, with Sparta Rotterdam scoring six of the last seven league games. The gap to the coveted playoff place is only two points.

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Home strength regained

In the last few weeks it was evident that Sparta Rotterdam has finally regained its home strength. Only two of the first twelve home games in 2020/21 ended with a success for the home side, but most recently Henk Fraser's team won three times in a row at home. Nevertheless, at Sparta Rotterdam vs. Vitesse Arnheim, the tip on the home win seems risky.

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In addition to the aspiring form, the German legionnaire Lennart Thy is also a great bearer of hope. The former Werder player is the outstanding player in the Sparta Rotterdam squad with twelve goals.

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Expected formation of Sparta Rotterdam:

Okoye - Meijers, Auassar, Beugelsdijk, Abels - Duarte, Harroui - Engels, Smeets, Mijnans - Thy

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Vitesse Arnhem - statistics & current form

Head coach Thomas Letsch's contract in Arnhem was extended in mid-April. The 52-year-old spent a large part of his coaching time in Austria, but is now finding happiness in the Netherlands. A strong season sparked a huge euphoria at Vitesse. In view of an average of 2.00 points per competitive game (36 games, 22 wins), this is not really surprising. In mid-April, the surprise team missed out on winning the cup against the now double winner Ajax Amsterdam by a very thin margin.

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Mini-crisis overcome

There were not only high points in this season, because between game days 19 and 23 Vitesse slipped into a tangible crisis and could only score one point from five league games. These point losses are now painful in the battle for the runner-up, as PSV Eindhoven, second in the table, are five points ahead of Vitesse, while third-placed AZ Alkmaar is four points ahead.

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The mini-crisis has long since been overcome, because, like Sparta Rotterdam, the guest is in very good shape. A look at the last results in the Dutch Eredivisie shows a series of eight games without defeat. In addition to five wins, there were three other games, each ending 0-0.

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Strong defense as a showpiece

Thomas Letsch comes from the Red Bull school and accordingly his preferred style of play fits perfectly into the Eredivisie. Intensive running, a lot of counter-pressing, high starting and always looking for the way forward are cornerstones of the handsome and successful style of play of the Letsch protégés.

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Often, however, it can be seen with such teams that the balance between offensive and defensive is neglected. Many goals conceded and games with many hits in general are often the consequence. In this regard, Vitesse Arnheim is an exception, because the very strong defensive characterizes the fourth in the table. With just 29 goals against, the team from Arnhem has the second best defense in the league. Therefore, the forecast below 2.5 is recommended as a value tip between Sparta Rotterdam and Vitesse Arnheim above.

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Expected formation of Vitesse Arnhem:

Pasveer - Doekhi, Cornelisse, Hajek - Manhoef, Bruns, Tannane, Bero, Oroz - Broja, Openda

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Direct comparison / H2H

According to the last direct duels between Sparta Rotterdam and Vitesse Arnheim, the tip that both teams will not score appears to be the logical consequence. This has not happened once in the last six games in the Eredivisie.

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Otherwise, the head-to-head also shows that Vitesse Arnheim has a significantly better record. 27 of the 50 top division games were won, while Sparta Rotterdam celebrated just eight wins. After all, a small glimmer of hope is the fact that seven of the eight wins were successful at home (nine draws, nine defeats).

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Bet base forecast & Netherlands Sparta Rotterdam - Vitesse Arnheim Netherlands tip

There is still a lot at stake for both teams in the last three match days - although both teams can still play relatively freely. Both the hosts and the guests (clearly) exceeded their own expectations and can now crown a great playing time. Both teams are currently in good shape and yet in the betting base odds comparison at Sparta Rotterdam vs. Vitesse Arnheim, significantly lower odds can be found in the tip on the guests.

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Qualitatively, the Letsch-Elf is certainly to be rated higher than the host. Accordingly, the role of favorites is absolutely fine from this point of view. The last three home wins at Sparta Rotterdam have given Sparta Rotterdam confidence, but the home record is anything but scary. Accordingly, in the opening game of the 32nd Eredivisie match day between Sparta Rotterdam and Vitesse Arnheim, the prediction of the guest victory with six units is recommended.

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