Sparta Rotterdam – Twente

Sparta Rotterdam host Twente in what promises to be a stern test for the Eredivisie’s struggling twelfth‑placed side, who have gathered just five points from one win, two draws and three defeats while conceding 13 goals. Twente arrive in Rotterdam in fourth place with a comfortable 13 points, having won four of their six games and boasting a solid 12‑5 goal difference. The gap in form is stark, and the hosts will need to tighten up at the back if they hope to dent the Dutch top‑four side’s momentum. A positive result for Sparta could be a crucial boost in their fight to climb out of the relegation zone, whereas Twente will look to cement their position among the league’s leaders.