Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam prediction & probabilities (2026-08-29)

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Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam Correct Score

2026-08-29 · 15:30
Correct Score1-1Most likely · 11.5%

Result

Excelsior 2-1 Sparta Rotterdam

Final score 2-1. The model gave that exact scoreline 9.5%.

Best predictionMost likely · 11.5% · 1-1No single outcome dominates, read the distribution. Calibrated, not a tip.
ConvictionOpen

Expert AI analysis

Our model lands on Most likely · 11.5% at 1-1, its strongest read on the Correct Score market. Recent output points the same way: Excelsior have averaged 2.4 scored and 1.4 conceded, Sparta Rotterdam 1.6 and 2.4 over their recent games. That fits an open goals environment: 57.1% for over 2.5 and 80.2% for at least two goals. Their last 5 meetings have averaged 4.0 goals a game. These are the model’s own calibrated numbers, not betting advice.

Correct Score

Most likely1-1 11.5%
Scoreline Probability
1-1 11.5%
2-1 9.5%
1-0 8.3%
2-0 7.6%
1-2 6.9%
2-2 5.9%
0-1 5.8%
0-0 5.7%

Score probability grid

Excelsior \ Sparta Rotterdam 0 1 2 3 4 5
0 6% 6% 4% 2% 1% ·
1 8% 12% 7% 3% 1% ·
2 8% 9% 6% 2% 1% ·
3 4% 5% 3% 1% · ·
4 2% 2% 1% 1% · ·
5 1% 1% 1% · · ·

Rows = Excelsior goals, columns = Sparta Rotterdam. The most likely scoreline is 1-1 at 11.5%. No exact score is ever truly likely; the value is in the full distribution the model assigns. Darker cells carry more probability.

Goals distribution

The model’s probability for the total number of goals, the shape behind every goals market. The 5+ bar groups every result with five or more goals.

5.7%

0

14.1%

1

23.1%

2

22.4%

3

16.7%

4

17.0%

5+

In-depth analysis

48.1%Favoured: Excelsior
59.1%Both Teams to Score
57.1%Over 2.5 goals

On the goals side, the model sees 57.1% for three or more goals and 80.2% for at least two, painting a balanced picture. With Excelsior favoured at 48.1%, a close contest often produces chances at both ends.

Every figure is the model’s own calibrated read, not advice. We grade every call after the match.

Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 1-1 on Correct Score, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The TacticianProjects an open, higher-tempo game from the 57.1% over 2.5 read.
The ScoutExcelsior are the model’s pick on the result at 48.1%, context for how the goals may flow.

Form & head-to-head

ExcelsiorWDWWL
Sparta RotterdamLLLWD

Last 5 meetings: Excelsior 2 · 0 draws · Sparta Rotterdam 3 · 4.0 goals/game.

FAQ

What was the score in Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam?
Excelsior vs Sparta Rotterdam finished 2-1. The model's most likely scoreline was 1-1 at 11.5%; it gave the actual 2-1 a 9.5% chance.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Overall model accuracy

We don’t yet publish a graded Correct Score-specific track record, so this is our overall accuracy across every 1X2 call, graded out-of-sample, updated daily.

0.0095Calibration error (1X2)
47.7%Top-pick hit rate (1X2)
55,261Matches graded

Predictions & track record updated 12 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →

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