Bet on Sparta Rotterdam vs Heracles Almelo on Football

Sparta Rotterdam are favored to win against Heracles Almelo with their superior league position, currently sitting 9th in the Eredivisie standings with 20 points from 16 matches compared to Heracles' 14th place finish with 14 points from 17 matches. Sparta Rotterdam has demonstrated stronger form this season with a goal difference of -14 versus Heracles' -18, making them the clear favorites for this matchup with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts on January 11, 2026 at 3:45 PM UTC, which corresponds to 4:45 PM CET (Central European Time) in the Netherlands where both teams are based.

The match will be played at the Asito Stadium in Almelo, home of Heracles Almelo, which has a capacity of 12,080 spectators and serves as the primary venue for the club's Eredivisie fixtures.

Sparta Rotterdam are predicted to win this encounter given their stronger league position and recent form, with 6 wins from 16 matches compared to Heracles' 4 wins from 17 matches. The visitors' superior goal-scoring record and defensive stability make them the statistical favorites heading into this VriendenLoterij Eredivisie Round 18 clash.

Historical head-to-head data between these teams shows Sparta Rotterdam maintaining a competitive record against Heracles Almelo in recent seasons, with Sparta's current league standing suggesting they have the upper hand in direct matchups. Heracles will need to overcome their poor defensive record and low goal-scoring output to challenge the visiting side on their home pitch.