Sparta Rotterdam vs Cambuur prediction: NETHERLANDS: Eredivisie betting tips on match 2023-05-20 12:30.
Sparta Rotterdam's best season in modern history threatens to fizzle out after a surprise loss at Volendam last week. 1996 was the last time that the 1959 champions finished in sixth place, the first time that the three-point system was used in Dutch football, and they set the bar at 53.
That is the number they have been stuck on for two weeks now, and they have two more opportunities to set themselves a new club record starting with a visit from the hapless SC Cambuur. Not only will the Volendam loss be a kick up the backside, but an away fan ban in Groningen next weekend means the players will be farewelling their fans (until the playoffs) a week early.
Whilst Sparta have been fighting all season to stay within the top eight, Cambuurās focus had been simply on being able to come back as an Eredivisie club in August. But a few weeks ago, the curtain fell down on Sjors Ulteeās side as a change in manager during the World Cup break failed to materialise in survival. With an average of just half a point per game after 32 rounds, itās hard to make a case that they are worthy of the top flight.
When Cambuur looks up the rankings, they see Groningen just two points ahead in 17th place. That could offer some form of inspiration for the side for the Frisian capital, who were hoping to christen their new stadium as an Eredivisie club. Instead, the new and professional surroundings of the new Cambuur Stadium could motivate them to quickly make their way back to the top.
Players to watch: Koki Saito (G5, A5) is a crowd favourite in Rotterdam and remains in neat form after scoring Spartaās only goal in the loss to Volendam. Heāll be hoping to conquer Cambuur goalkeeper Robbin Ruiter, who has suffered the ignominy of being between the sticks for 16 losses āto nilā this Eredivisie season, including in each of their last five games.
Hot stat: Seven of Cambuurās eight consecutive league defeats have been by a 2+ goal margin.