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 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Sparta Rotterdam 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Allard Lindhout
- Referee Kevin Blom
- Referee Stan Teuben
- Referee Roy de Nas
- Referee Richard Brondijk
4 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 2.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | ADO Den Haag | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #8 |
| 3 | Points | 3 |
| 1 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 2 | Scored | 3 |
| 0 | Conceded | 2 |
| +2 | GD | +1 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 100% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
AFC Ajax this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Sparta Rotterdam this season
Sparta Rotterdam this season
AFC Ajax are 7th (3 pts). Sparta Rotterdam are 8th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
AFC Ajax
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sparta Rotterdam
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Johan Cruyff ArenA. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Adil Auassar needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' Donny van de Beek has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 15 minutes.
- 20' Mica Pinto is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sparta Rotterdam so far.
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. AFC Ajax in their trying to find a way past Sparta Rotterdam's compact .
- 30' AFC Ajax currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 40' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 45' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Erik ten Hag will be considering his options from the bench.
- 50' AFC Ajax started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 50.
- 55' AFC Ajax seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 59' Hakim Ziyech makes way for Jurgen Ekkelenkamp at the 59 minute mark. A tactical switch from AFC Ajax.
- 60' The Netherlands Ryan Gravenberch breaks the deadlock on 60 minutes. 2-0!
- 65' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 69' Joel Piroe has so much to prove this time. He replaces Patrick Joosten on 69 minute.
- 70' The crowd applauds Ryan Babel as he leaves the pitch. Lassina Franck Traore steps in for AFC Ajax.
- 74' Joel Piroe does the damage! The net is bulging and Sparta Rotterdam surge ahead!
- 76' Carel Eiting has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ryan Gravenberch on 76 minute.
- 81' Mica Pinto is ready to make an impact after coming on for Abdou Harroui at the 81 minute mark.
- 84' A tactical swap from Sparta Rotterdam — Deroy Duarte on, Dante Rigo off on 84 minutes.
- 89' Sparta Rotterdam fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 90' Adil Auassar is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- 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
2 / 4
2.07
AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.46
Sparta Rotterdam xG
I would bet for:
AFC Ajax to win 69% + Under — clean sheet likely 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.53
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
AFC Ajax or Draw
90%
Draw or Sparta Rotterdam
31%
AFC Ajax or Sparta Rotterdam
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
16.7%
1 – 0
16.2%
3 – 0
11.3%
0 – 0
9.7%
1 – 1
8%
2 – 1
Actual
4 – 0
5.8%
3 – 1
5.4%
0 – 1
2.9%
4 – 1
2.9%
5 – 0
2.5%
2 – 2
1.7%
Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax
| Handicap | AFC Ajax covers | Push | Sparta Rotterdam covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -2 | 26% | 23% | 51% |
| -1.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| -1 | 49% | 25% | 26% |
| -0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +0.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +1 | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
63%
✗
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.