Excelsior and Sparta Rotterdam square off at Van Donge and De Roo Stadion at 12:15 PM today, with momentum, pride, and points at stake in the Eredivisie.

Excelsior are under pressure to rediscover form after a difficult run. Sparta Rotterdam have been relatively steady, taking 2 victories in recent outings.

Historically, Excelsior hold the edge with 5 wins to Sparta Rotterdam's 4 in 10 meetings. 1 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw Sparta Rotterdam came out on top 2-4.

Excelsior's aggressive 4-2-3-1 system could test the resilience of Sparta Rotterdam's 4-3-3 approach.

With so much at stake in the Eredivisie, both teams will be eager to leave their mark. Fine margins could decide this contest.