AFC Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam, Eredivisie 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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AFC Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam — Eredivisie at Johan Cruyff ArenA.
- AFC Ajax 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sparta Rotterdam 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Allard Lindhout
- Referee Kevin Blom
- Referee Stan Teuben
- Referee Roy de Nas
- Referee Richard Brondijk
3 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 1.7 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADO Den Haag | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | AFC Ajax | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | FC Groningen | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | FC Twente '65 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | FC Utrecht | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Fortuna Sittard | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | NEC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | PEC Zwolle | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | PSV | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | SBV Excelsior | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | SC Heerenveen | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sparta Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Telstar 1963 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Dec | ADO Den Haag | H | 6–1 | W |
| 15 Dec | AZ | A | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Dec | Valencia CF | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Dec | Willem II Tilburg | H | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Dec | FC Twente '65 | A | 5–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | AFC Ajax | A | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Dec | AZ | H | 3–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | FC Emmen | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | Heracles Almelo | H | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Nov | Willem II Tilburg | A | 0–4 | L |
| 24 Nov | SBV Vitesse | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| AFC Ajax | Sparta Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #16 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
AFC Ajax are 2nd (0 pts). Sparta Rotterdam are 16th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' AFC Ajax have kicked off against Sparta Rotterdam. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' Donny van de Beek has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 15 minutes.
- 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
- 25' AFC Ajax currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 30' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both AFC Ajax and Sparta Rotterdam are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 35' AFC Ajax started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 35.
- 40' AFC Ajax are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 45' Sparta Rotterdam is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 50' Over 50 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 55' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 59' The whistle greets Hakim Ziyech as he departs to be replaced by Jurgen Ekkelenkamp.
- 60' Ryan Gravenberch makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and AFC Ajax are in front.
- 65' Hakim Ziyech is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sparta Rotterdam so far.
- 69' Time for substitution for Sparta Rotterdam. Patrick Joosten is replaced by Joel Piroe.
- 70' Lassina Franck Traore is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ryan Babel at the 70 minute mark.
- 74' Brilliant from the ! Joel Piroe makes it 2-1 with a superb finish on 74.
- 76' A change in the AFC Ajax ranks — Ryan Gravenberch exits the field as Carel Eiting enters on 76.
- 81' Sparta Rotterdam ring the changes. Abdou Harroui has done his job and it is now time for Mica Pinto to step up.
- 84' The Sparta Rotterdam manager makes a substitution. Dante Rigo departs to be replaced by Deroy Duarte.
- 89' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 90' A moment of madness from Adil Auassar on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sparta Rotterdam will be frustrated.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from AFC Ajax to claim maximum points.
Lineups
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 10
- 22
- 24
- 3
- 12
- 6
-
29
Ryan Gravenberch ↓ Carel Eiting 76'
- 11
- 49
- 21
Bench
-
8
Carel Eiting ↑ 76'
-
26
Jurgen Ekkelenkamp ↑ 59'
- 9
- 2
- 33
- 5
- 15
- 4
- 1
- 18
-
23
Lassina Franck Traore ↑ 70'
- 28
Coach
Erik ten Hag
Sparta Rotterdam Lineups
Starting XI
-
6
Dante Rigo ↓ Deroy Duarte 84'
-
11
Patrick Joosten ↓ Joel Piroe 69'
- 4
- 5
- 1
- 2
- 10
-
7
Abdou Harroui ↓ Mica Pinto 81'
- 8
- 3
- 9
Bench
- 12
-
16
Mica Pinto ↑ 81'
-
13
Joel Piroe ↑ 69'
-
15
Deroy Duarte ↑ 84'
- 20
- 14
- 30
Coach
Henk Fraser
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dusan Tadic | 5 |
| Mohammed Kudus | 3 |
| Steven Bergwijn | 3 |
| Kenneth Taylor | 3 |
| Arno Verschueren | 2 |
| Sebastien Haller | 2 |
| Danzell Gravenberch | 2 |
| Hakim Ziyech | 2 |
AFC Ajax Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.37
AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.46
Sparta Rotterdam xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 72% + Under — clean sheet likely 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.83
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 1.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 2.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 3.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
AFC Ajax or Draw
86%
Draw or Sparta Rotterdam
42%
AFC Ajax or Sparta Rotterdam
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
21%
0 – 0
18.3%
2 – 0
14.4%
1 – 1
10.7%
2 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
6.5%
0 – 1
6.1%
3 – 1
3.3%
4 – 0
2.3%
1 – 2
2.2%
2 – 2
1.7%
0 – 2
1.5%
Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax
| Handicap | AFC Ajax covers | Push | Sparta Rotterdam covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 18% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 29% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +1 | 89% | 9% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
63%
✗
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.