AFC Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam, Eredivisie 2020-21 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 Jeroen Manschot
- Referee Allard Lindhout
- Referee Bas van Dongen
- Referee Clay Ruperti
- Referee Rogier Honig
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 4–2 | W |
| 18 Feb | Lille OSC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Feb | Heracles Almelo | A | 2–0 | W |
| 31 Jan | AZ | A | 3–0 | W |
| 28 Jan | Willem II Tilburg | H | 3–1 | W |
| 24 Jan | Fortuna Sittard | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb | AFC Ajax | A | 2–4 | L |
| 13 Feb | Fortuna Sittard | H | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Jan | ADO Den Haag | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Jan | FC Twente '65 | H | 0–0 | D |
| 24 Jan | FC Utrecht | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Jan | PSV | H | 3–5 | L |
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Johan Cruyff ArenA!
- 5' 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.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 14' Sebastien Haller is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the centre-forward.
- 19' It is a cagey affair so far. AFC Ajax in their trying to find a way past Sparta Rotterdam's compact .
- 24' AFC Ajax are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sparta Rotterdam's shape.
- 29' Wouter Burger has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 34' AFC Ajax currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 37' A goal from the Ivory Coast international Sebastien Haller! He fires home on 37 to make it 2-0!
- 42' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. AFC Ajax needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 46' The AFC Ajax manager makes a substitution. Antony departs to be replaced by David Neres.
- 49' Perr Schuurs adds to his 0 season tally! AFC Ajax lead 3-0 — and this changes everything.
- 50' GOAL! Mohammed Kudus scores on 50. Assisted by Dusan Tadic
- 53' Danzell Gravenberch does the damage! The net is bulging and Sparta Rotterdam surge ahead!
- 55' Sparta Rotterdam player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 59' Mohammed Kudus makes way for Davy Klaassen at the 59 minute mark. A tactical switch from AFC Ajax.
- 64' Supporters expect more eagerness from Mica Pinto, as he is very good at scoring at Johan Cruyff ArenA with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 69' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His AFC Ajax side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 74' A quiet spell here at Johan Cruyff ArenA. AFC Ajax seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 75' Another change for AFC Ajax made on 75 minute. Edson Alvarez leaves to be changed by Zakaria Labyad.
- 78' Sparta Rotterdam manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Wouter Burger is hanging Lennart Thy on the field on 78 minute.
- 83' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 88' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 4-2 the final result. Sparta Rotterdam will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
-
39
Antony ↓ David Neres 46'
- 1
-
10
Dusan Tadic C ↓ Oussama Idrissi 59'
- 17
- 3
- 8
- 22
-
4
Edson Alvarez ↓ Zakaria Labyad 75'
- 21
-
20
Mohammed Kudus ↓ Davy Klaassen 59'
- 2
Bench
-
6
Davy Klaassen ↑ 59'
-
9
Oussama Idrissi ↑ 59'
- 5
-
19
Zakaria Labyad ↑ 75'
- 18
-
7
David Neres ↑ 46'
- 33
- 16
- 23
- 15
-
30
Brian Brobbey ↑ 75'
Coach
Erik ten Hag
Sparta Rotterdam Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 4
- 5
- 6
-
2
Dirk Abels ↓ Laros Duarte 46'
-
9
Lennart Thy ↓ Wouter Burger 78'
-
11
Deroy Duarte ↓ Sven Mijnans 46'
- 10
- 8
-
3
Bart Vriends ↓ Mario Engels 46'
- 1
Bench
- 20
-
13
Mario Engels ↑ 46'
-
17
Wouter Burger ↑ 78'
-
12
Laros Duarte ↑ 46'
-
18
Sven Mijnans ↑ 46'
- 30
- 21
-
14
Danzell Gravenberch ↑ 46'
- 15
- 19
- 16
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 |
Head to Head
AFC Ajax Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.2
AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.65
Sparta Rotterdam xG
I would bet for:
AFC Ajax to win 72% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.85
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
AFC Ajax or Draw
91%
Draw or Sparta Rotterdam
28%
AFC Ajax or Sparta Rotterdam
81%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–2 not predicted4 – 2Actual
2 – 0
13.7%
1 – 0
12.3%
3 – 0
9.8%
1 – 1
8.9%
2 – 1
8.8%
0 – 0
7.4%
3 – 1
6.5%
4 – 0
5.4%
4 – 1
3.7%
0 – 1
3.1%
2 – 2
2.9%
1 – 2
2.6%
Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax
| Handicap | AFC Ajax covers | Push | Sparta Rotterdam covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -2 | 26% | 22% | 52% |
| -1.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| -1 | 48% | 24% | 28% |
| -0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +0.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +1 | 91% | 6% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
52%
✗
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.