DUTCH EREDIVISIE BETTING PREVIEW - SPARTA ROTTERDAM VS HERACLES

Dutch Eredivisie

2026-01-11 - Sparta Rotterdam vs Heracles

A Sports Betting Preview by ArmchairPunter

Sparta Rotterdam v Heracles
Football : Netherlands: Eredivisie
Venue: Het Kasteel
Sunday 11th January 2026, 1545hrs (GMT)

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Sparta Rotterdam will be going in search of a third win on the trot in all competitions when they play host to second from bottom club Heracles when the two teams prepare to do battle at Het Kasteel on Sunday afternoon in this Dutch Eredivisie clash.

Sparta previously captured wins against Willem II (KNVB Beker) and Volendam (Eredivisie) but it should be noted that Sunday’s hosts have registered just three wins from their last eight matches overall.

A previous 1-0 home win against NAC Breda has been offset by no fewer than four defeats in the Dutch top flight to the likes of AZ, Zwolle, NEC and Heerenveen respectively along with being held to a 1-1 draw at home by Fortuna Sittard.

In addition, Sparta possess an underwhelming home record which stands at 3-2-4 9/18.

Heracles were dealt a heavy 3-0 loss at home to Heerenveen last time out in the Eredivisie but recent results overall have generally been very encouraging for Ernest Faber’s side despite also slipping to a 4-3 loss away from home at PSV.

Indeed, Heracles have been handed just these two defeats within their last nine games in all competitions, an impressive run that includes picking up five wins as well as useful points gained in stalemates with Fortuna Sittard and Telstar.

Heracles have produced disappointing results on the road though so far in this season’s Eredivisie campaign as the visitors possess a poor looking away record of 1-1-7 8/23 which manager Ernest Faber will be keen to address with his players in this upcoming trip to Het Kasteel.

The Betting Verdict

Sparta have not been particularly convincing in recent times and although Heracles have struggled on their travels, the visitors might just grind out a point here.

The Pick :

Sparta Rotterdam 1-1 Heracles

FIXED ODDS BETTING :

Take Heracles AH+1 at odds of 1.53 with Bet365