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AFC Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam, Eredivisie 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2021-22
AFC Ajax
2 – 1
Full Time
Sparta Rotterdam
Sat 9 Apr 2022 · 18:00 UTC Johan Cruijff Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 50' Joeri de Kamps
Y 61' Adil Auassar
Y 62' Adil Auassar
Y 64' Mario Engels

Overview

Match Preview

AFC Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam — Eredivisie at Johan Cruijff Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Pol van Boekel
  • Referee Joost van Zuilen
  • Referee Edwin van de Graaf
  • Referee Richard Martens
  • Referee Rens Bluemink
  • Referee Stefan de Groot (Netherlands)
4 games this season 🟨 1.8/game ⚽ 5.8 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

11
3
AFC Ajax 14 games · Avg 3.2 goals Sparta Rotterdam
Last 5 meetings
2022-04-09 AFC Ajax 2–1 Sparta Rotterdam 2021-11-28 Sparta Rotterdam 0–1 AFC Ajax 2021-02-21 AFC Ajax 4–2 Sparta Rotterdam 2020-09-13 Sparta Rotterdam 0–1 AFC Ajax 2020-01-19 AFC Ajax 2–1 Sparta Rotterdam

Recent Form

AFC Ajax
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Apr Sparta Rotterdam H 2–1 W
02 Apr FC Groningen A 3–1 W
20 Mar Feyenoord Rotterdam H 3–2 W
15 Mar Sport Lisboa e Benfica H 0–1 L
11 Mar SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden A 3–2 W
06 Mar RKC Waalwijk H 3–2 W
Sparta Rotterdam
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Apr AFC Ajax A 1–2 L
03 Apr SC Heerenveen H 1–1 D
19 Mar NEC A 0–0 D
12 Mar Go Ahead Eagles H 1–0 W
27 Feb PSV H 1–2 L
13 Feb Willem II Tilburg H 1–0 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)
64% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
100% Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
0% Clean Sheets
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' Welcome to Johan Cruijff Arena that hosts another battle between AFC Ajax and Sparta Rotterdam.
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sparta Rotterdam that had 230 games and scored 307 goals.
  • 15' It looks surprising AFC Ajax does not make any changes. Laurent Jans has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Henk Fraser will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 25' AFC Ajax is showing some good football. However, AFC Ajax are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 30' Fresh legs for AFC Ajax! Kenneth Taylor comes on to replace Nicolas Tagliafico.
  • 33' What a moment for Joeri de Kamps! That strike on 33 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 38' With 0 assists to his name this season, Steven Berghuis is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sparta Rotterdam.
  • 43' Netherlands international Tom Beugelsdijk has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 46' Another change for Sparta Rotterdam made on 46 minute. Vito van Crooij leaves to be changed by Sven Mijnans.
  • 49' Goal! Davy Klaassen scores his 66 goal in 414 matches.
  • 50' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Joeri de Kamps.
  • 55' It looks like no one’s ball. Sparta Rotterdam is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 60' Sparta Rotterdam fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 61' Controversy at the stadium! Adil Auassar argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 62' The supporters are chanting for Lennart Thy. He replaces Arno Verschueren on 62 minute.
  • 62' Dusan Tadic puts AFC Ajax on the lead.
  • 62' Controversy at the stadium! Adil Auassar argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 63' Sparta Rotterdam manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Lennart Thy is hanging Arno Verschueren on the field on 63 minute.
  • 64' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Mario Engels on 64 minutes.
  • 69' The travelling Sparta Rotterdam supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 74' The 27-year-old Jeremy van Mullem has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 76' Joeri de Kamps makes way for Younes Namli at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sparta Rotterdam.
  • 80' Another substitution for AFC Ajax to replace Sebastien Haller by Brian Brobbey on 80 minute.
  • 85' 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.
  • 89' AFC Ajax ring the changes. Davy Klaassen has done his job and it is now time for Mohammed Kudus to step up.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from AFC Ajax to claim maximum points.

Lineups

AFC Ajax Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Erik ten Hag

Sparta Rotterdam Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Henk Fraser

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Dusan Tadic 5
Mohammed Kudus 3
Steven Bergwijn 3
Kenneth Taylor 3
Danzell Gravenberch 2
Hakim Ziyech 2
Arno Verschueren 2
Sebastien Haller 2

Head to Head

2022-04-09 AFC Ajax 2–1 Sparta Rotterdam 2021-11-28 Sparta Rotterdam 0–1 AFC Ajax 2021-02-21 AFC Ajax 4–2 Sparta Rotterdam 2020-09-13 Sparta Rotterdam 0–1 AFC Ajax 2020-01-19 AFC Ajax 2–1 Sparta Rotterdam

AFC Ajax Form

2022-04-09 AFC Ajax 2–1 Sparta Rotterdam W 2022-04-02 FC Groningen 1–3 AFC Ajax W 2022-03-20 AFC Ajax 3–2 Feyenoord Rotterdam W 2022-03-15 AFC Ajax 0–1 Sport Lisboa e Benfica L 2022-03-11 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 2–3 AFC Ajax W 2022-03-06 AFC Ajax 3–2 RKC Waalwijk W

Sparta Rotterdam Form

2022-04-09 AFC Ajax 2–1 Sparta Rotterdam L 2022-04-03 Sparta Rotterdam 1–1 SC Heerenveen D 2022-03-19 NEC 0–0 Sparta Rotterdam D 2022-03-12 Sparta Rotterdam 1–0 Go Ahead Eagles W 2022-02-27 Sparta Rotterdam 1–2 PSV L 2022-02-13 Sparta Rotterdam 1–0 Willem II Tilburg W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.6 AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.48 Sparta Rotterdam xG
I would bet for: Under — clean sheet likely 69% + Under 2.5 goals 66%

Match Result

✓ Correct
AFC Ajax65% Draw24% Sparta Rotterdam11%
Actual: AFC Ajax win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes31% 0% No69%
Avg goals/match: 2.08
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 85%
15%
± 1.5 61%
39%
± 2.5 34%
66%
± 3.5 16%
84%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

AFC Ajax or Draw
89%
Draw or Sparta Rotterdam
35%
AFC Ajax or Sparta Rotterdam
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
AFC Ajax42% Draw50% Sparta Rotterdam8%
Actual: Sparta Rotterdam win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
19.2%
2 – 0
15.4%
0 – 0
14.6%
1 – 1
10.1%
3 – 0
8.1%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
4.9%
3 – 1
4.2%
4 – 0
3.3%
1 – 2
2.2%
2 – 2
1.9%
4 – 1
1.8%

Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax

Handicap AFC Ajax covers Push Sparta Rotterdam covers
-2.5 16% — 84%
-2 16% 20% 64%
-1.5 36% — 64%
-1 36% 28% 36%
-0.5 64% — 36%
+0.5 91% — 9%
+1 91% 7% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 2% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
62% ✗
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.