Utrecht host Sparta Rotterdam on Sunday, 25 January 2026 at Stadion Galgenwaard. The kick-off time is 15:45 local. The fixture is part of the Eredivisie schedule. Utrecht go into the match 7th in the table; Sparta Rotterdam sit 10th. The two squads have prepared for a tight contest.

Utrecht have taken 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses from their last 5. Recent run: 3 losses in a row. Sparta Rotterdam have collected 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over the same span. Recent run: 3 wins in a row.

The two clubs have met 3 times recently. Past results: 17 Aug 2025: Utrecht 1-2 Sparta Rotterdam; 14 May 2025: Utrecht 1-1 Sparta Rotterdam; 3 Nov 2024: Utrecht 4-1 Sparta Rotterdam. The series gives both sides something to draw on before kick-off.

Sparta Rotterdam beat Utrecht 1-0. Sparta Rotterdam replied with S. Mito 7'. The decisive goal arrived in minute 7 as the contest closed.

Utrecht held 59% of the ball against 41% for Sparta Rotterdam. Shots on target finished 5-3. Expected goals read 1.40 for Utrecht, 0.59 for Sparta Rotterdam.

Sparta Rotterdam take the three points; Utrecht look at a thin night for the home crowd. Utrecht sat 7th and Sparta Rotterdam 10th before kick-off, so the table reshuffles slightly. The next round of fixtures will say more about where each side is going.