Twente vs Sparta Rotterdam Predictions

• All three meetings between these two this season have seen both teams score
• Twente have scored in their last 18 home Eredivisie games
• Sparta averaged 1.65 goals per away game this term and have scored in seven straight games on the road

European face-off finely poised

The Eredivisie’s final spot in Europe is up for grabs on Sunday as Sparta Rotterdam head to Twente, with the pair drawing 1-1 in the first leg. The hosts will hope their fine home record can swing it for them, although the visitors were one of just four sides to avoid defeat at Twente this term.

Twente won 13 of 17 home games in the Eredivisie this term, going unbeaten at their own ground across the campaign. It was their away form which let them down, so returning from Rotterdam with a draw should fill them with confidence. However, the 3-3 draw these two shared at this ground earlier this term suggests this could be a thriller.

Back goals in second-leg

That 1-1 draw in midweek means all three clashes between these two this term have seen both teams score. That’s a streak which should continue on Sunday, as Twente have scored in all of their 18 home ties in the Eredivisie after putting four past Heerenveen in the last round of the playoffs.

Sparta head into this one having scored in seven consecutive away trips and they averaged 1.65 goals per game on the road this term. Given that Twente conceded at home to each of the top six, both teams to score looks like the best bet in this one. However, Twente have won six of their last seven, scoring 22 times. They should have too much for Sparta and can claim a 2-1 victory.

Twente have been fired on by top scorer Vaclav Cerny, who has been involved in 11 goals across his last eight appearances. The striker has scored 10 goals in 16 home Eredivisie appearances this term, so he’s a great anytime scorer option.