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AFC Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2023-24
AFC Ajax
2 – 1
Full Time
Sparta Rotterdam
Sat 9 Dec 2023 · 17:45 UTC Johan Cruijff Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Brian Brobbey 8' 1–0
Steven Bergwijn pen 42' 2–0
2–1 55' Camiel Neghli
Y 68' Jonathan de Guzman

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Danny Makkelie
  • Assistant 1 Hessel Steegstra
  • Assistant 2 Jan de Vries
18 games this season 🟨 3.2/game ⚽ 11.3 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 PSV 12 26
2 Feyenoord Rotterdam 12 25
3 AFC Ajax 12 25
4 FC Twente '65 12 24
5 AZ 12 23
6 SC Heerenveen 12 21
7 Fortuna Sittard 12 20
8 Go Ahead Eagles 12 17
9 FC Groningen 12 15
10 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 12 15
11 NEC 12 14
12 Sparta Rotterdam 12 12
13 PEC Zwolle 12 12
14 FC Utrecht 12 12
15 SBV Excelsior 12 11
16 Telstar 1963 12 10
17 ADO Den Haag 12 9
18 Willem II Tilburg 12 3

Head-to-Head

12
3
AFC Ajax 15 games · Avg 3.2 goals Sparta Rotterdam
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-09 AFC Ajax 2–1 Sparta Rotterdam 2023-02-19 AFC Ajax 4–0 Sparta Rotterdam 2022-08-21 Sparta Rotterdam 0–1 AFC Ajax 2022-04-09 AFC Ajax 2–1 Sparta Rotterdam 2021-11-28 Sparta Rotterdam 0–1 AFC Ajax

Recent Form

AFC Ajax
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Dec Sparta Rotterdam H 2–1 W
06 Dec RKC Waalwijk A 3–2 W
03 Dec NEC A 2–1 W
30 Nov Olympique de Marseille A 3–4 L
25 Nov SBV Vitesse H 5–0 W
12 Nov Almere City FC A 2–2 D
Sparta Rotterdam
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Dec AFC Ajax A 1–2 L
02 Dec Heracles Almelo A 1–0 W
26 Nov FC Utrecht H 1–2 L
12 Nov FC Volendam A 4–1 W
05 Nov Almere City FC H 1–2 L
28 Oct RKC Waalwijk H 2–0 W

Season Stats

AFC Ajax Sparta Rotterdam
#3 Position #12
25 Points 12
12 Played 12
7 / 4 / 1 W / D / L 3 / 3 / 6
32 Scored 21
15 Conceded 29
+17 GD -8
2.08 PPG 1.00
58% Win % 25%

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
25% Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
0% Clean Sheets
Sparta Rotterdam this season

AFC Ajax are 3rd (25 pts). Sparta Rotterdam are 12th (12 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

AFC Ajax
0-15
3/1
16-30
3/1
31-45
8/4
46-60
3/2
61-75
8/1
76+
6/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sparta Rotterdam
0-15
3/1
16-30
3/9
31-45
3/4
46-60
5/4
61-75
3/4
76+
4/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

AFC Ajax
Toluwalas Arokodare 7 G 1 A
Julian Brandt 6 G 2 A
Davy Klaassen 3 G 1 A
Jorthy Mokio 3 G 1 A
Kasper Dolberg 2 G 2 A
Sparta Rotterdam
Milan Zonneveld 8 G 2 A
Marvin Young 2 G 1 A
Nokkvi THorisson 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. AFC Ajax is hosting Sparta Rotterdam for another epic battle.
  • 5' It is a cagey affair so far. AFC Ajax in their 4-3-3 trying to find a way past Sparta Rotterdam's compact 4-3-3.
  • 8' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Brian Brobbey makes it 1-0.
  • 13' Borna Sosa has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 18' Sparta Rotterdam is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 23' AFC Ajax have won 846 goals from 491 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 28' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both AFC Ajax and Sparta Rotterdam are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 33' 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.
  • 38' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 42' Steven Bergwijn is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 47' Both keepers have barely been tested. AFC Ajax and Sparta Rotterdam are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 52' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 55' Magnificent from Camiel Neghli! That is 16 goals in 35 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 60' Sparta Rotterdam are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 64' Jaydon Banel gets the nod from AFC Ajax. He replaces Kristian Hlynsson and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 65' Chuba Akpom has so much to prove this time. He replaces Brian Brobbey on 65 minute.
  • 68' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jonathan de Guzman on 68 minutes.
  • 73' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 77' Time for substitution for AFC Ajax. Steven Bergwijn is replaced by Forbs.
  • 79' A tactical swap from Sparta Rotterdam — Metinho on, Jonathan de Guzman off on 79 minutes.
  • 84' Netherlands international Bart Vriends has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 86' Another substitution for Sparta Rotterdam to replace Charles-Andreas Brym by Mike Eerdhuijzen on 86 minute.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for AFC Ajax players.

Lineups

AFC Ajax Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John van 't Schip

Sparta Rotterdam Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jeroen Rijsdijk

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2023-12-09 AFC Ajax 2–1 Sparta Rotterdam 2023-02-19 AFC Ajax 4–0 Sparta Rotterdam 2022-08-21 Sparta Rotterdam 0–1 AFC Ajax 2022-04-09 AFC Ajax 2–1 Sparta Rotterdam 2021-11-28 Sparta Rotterdam 0–1 AFC Ajax

AFC Ajax Form

2023-12-09 AFC Ajax 2–1 Sparta Rotterdam W 2023-12-06 RKC Waalwijk 2–3 AFC Ajax W 2023-12-03 NEC 1–2 AFC Ajax W 2023-11-30 Olympique de Marseille 4–3 AFC Ajax L 2023-11-25 AFC Ajax 5–0 SBV Vitesse W 2023-11-12 Almere City FC 2–2 AFC Ajax D

Sparta Rotterdam Form

2023-12-09 AFC Ajax 2–1 Sparta Rotterdam L 2023-12-02 Heracles Almelo 0–1 Sparta Rotterdam W 2023-11-26 Sparta Rotterdam 1–2 FC Utrecht L 2023-11-12 FC Volendam 1–4 Sparta Rotterdam W 2023-11-05 Sparta Rotterdam 1–2 Almere City FC L 2023-10-28 Sparta Rotterdam 2–0 RKC Waalwijk W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.97 AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01 Sparta Rotterdam xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 74% + AFC Ajax to win 73%

Match Result

✓ Correct
AFC Ajax73% Draw16% Sparta Rotterdam11%
Actual: AFC Ajax win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes60% 0% No40%
Avg goals/match: 3.98
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 90%
10%
± 2.5 74%
26%
± 3.5 55%
45%
± 4.5 36%
64%

Double Chance

AFC Ajax or Draw
89%
Draw or Sparta Rotterdam
27%
AFC Ajax or Sparta Rotterdam
84%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
AFC Ajax57% Draw33% Sparta Rotterdam10%
Actual: AFC Ajax win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
8.5%
2 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
8.1%
3 – 1
8%
1 – 1
6.4%
4 – 0
5.9%
4 – 1
5.9%
1 – 0
5.5%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
4%
5 – 1
3.6%
5 – 0
3.5%

Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax

Handicap AFC Ajax covers Push Sparta Rotterdam covers
-2.5 36% — 64%
-2 36% 20% 44%
-1.5 56% — 44%
-1 56% 19% 25%
-0.5 75% — 25%
+0.5 90% — 10%
+1 90% 6% 3%
+1.5 97% — 3%
+2 97% 2% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
37% ✓
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
6% ✓

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