Go Ahead Eagles vs Sparta Rotterdam prediction 14.02.2025 | Eredivisie

• Competition: Eredivisie
• Date: Friday, 14th February 2025
• Kickoff: 19:00 UK / 20:00 CET
• Venue: De Adelaarshorst (Deventer)

The 2024/25 season could be the most successful in the 21st century for Go Ahead Eagles. Before the season started, most saw the team from Deventer as one of the worst Eredivisie teams, but after 21 rounds, they are in a respectable seventh place. Go Ahead Eagles were recently in brilliant form with nine games without defeat run, but last weekend, Paul Simonis' team finally lost - 4-2 on the road against Heracles. The home side finished the match with xG for 1.74, while the guests had only 0.73, so it is no wonder Go Ahead Eagles ended empty-hands. 

After six seasons in Eredivisie, Sparta Rotterdam are in danger of relegation. They have collected only 20 points so far and are four points behind the safety. However, Sparta Rotterdam played better lately as they were in the run of four games without defeat. Last weekend, Sparta Rotterdam suffered their first defeat since December, when Maurice Steijn's team lost 3-0 on the road against Feyenoord. The guests lost the game heavily, but in most of the 90 minutes, they were competitive with a much stronger opponent. 

Go Ahead Eagles vs Sparta Rotterdam pick: Go Ahead Eagles to win

Go Ahead Eagles and Sparta Rotterdam had two h2h matches this season. In both ties, Go Ahead Eagles won (in the cup after penalties). The team from Deventere is surely better and should win against Sparta on Friday night.