AFC Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AFC Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam — Eredivisie at Johan Cruijff Arena.
- AFC Ajax 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Sparta Rotterdam 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Danny Makkelie
- Assistant 1 Hessel Steegstra
- Assistant 2 Jan de Vries
18 games this season
🟨 2.5/game
⚽ 8.6 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | ADO Den Haag | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #9 |
| 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 8th (3 pts). Sparta Rotterdam are 9th (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' What a night it is going to be! AFC Ajax welcome Sparta Rotterdam for this crunch clash at Johan Cruijff Arena.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both AFC Ajax and Sparta Rotterdam are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 8' Goal! Brian Brobbey scores his 60 goal in 480 matches.
- 13' It’s high time John van 't Schip made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 18' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 23' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering AFC Ajax that had 480 games and scored 817 goals.
- 28' Sparta Rotterdam have won 307 goals from 230 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 33' AFC Ajax currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 38' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 42' What composure from Steven Bergwijn! The Netherlands international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 47' Supporters expect more eagerness from Carlos Forbs, as he is very good at scoring at Johan Cruijff Arena with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 52' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Steven Berghuis made 322 appearances and scored 85 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 55' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Camiel Neghli makes it 2-1.
- 60' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 64' AFC Ajax manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jaydon Banel is hanging Kristian Hlynsson on the field on 64 minute.
- 65' The supporters are chanting for Chuba Akpom. He replaces Brian Brobbey on 65 minute.
- 68' Jonathan de Guzman catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 68.
- 73' Said Bakari has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 77' Time for substitution for AFC Ajax. Steven Bergwijn is replaced by Forbs.
- 79' The Sparta Rotterdam bench stirs into life. Jonathan de Guzman is withdrawn and Metinho gets his opportunity.
- 84' Both keepers have barely been tested. AFC Ajax and Sparta Rotterdam are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 86' Mike Eerdhuijzen gets the nod from Sparta Rotterdam. He replaces Charles-Andreas Brym and will look to change the dynamic.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-1.
Lineups
AFC Ajax Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
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7
Steven Bergwijn ↓ Carlos Forbs 77'
- 23
- 40
- 37
- 8
- 2
-
9
Brian Brobbey ↓ Chuba Akpom 65'
- 33
- 4
- 38
-
42
Ar'jany Martha ↓ Borna Sosa 77'
Bench
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25
Borna Sosa ↑ 77'
- 1
-
10
Chuba Akpom ↑ 65'
- 18
- 30
- 19
- 13
- 17
-
49
Jaydon Banel ↑ 64'
-
11
Carlos Forbs ↑ 77'
- 47
- 53
Coach
John van 't Schip
Sparta Rotterdam Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- –
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–
Jonathan de Guzman ↓ Metinho 79'
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- –
- –
- –
- –
- –
- –
- –
- –
Bench
- –
- –
-
–
Metinho ↑ 79'
- –
- –
-
–
Mike Eerdhuijzen ↑ 86'
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- –
- –
- –
- –
Coach
Jeroen Rijsdijk
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dusan Tadic | 5 |
| Kenneth Taylor | 3 |
| Mohammed Kudus | 3 |
| Steven Bergwijn | 3 |
| Arno Verschueren | 2 |
| Sebastien Haller | 2 |
| Danzell Gravenberch | 2 |
| Hakim Ziyech | 2 |
Head to Head
AFC Ajax Form
Sparta Rotterdam Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.76
AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.47
Sparta Rotterdam xG
I would bet for:
Under — clean sheet likely 68% + AFC Ajax to win 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.23
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
AFC Ajax or Draw
90%
Draw or Sparta Rotterdam
32%
AFC Ajax or Sparta Rotterdam
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
18.4%
2 – 0
16.2%
0 – 0
12.7%
3 – 0
9.3%
1 – 1
9.3%
2 – 1
Actual
3 – 1
4.6%
4 – 0
4.1%
0 – 1
4.1%
4 – 1
2.1%
1 – 2
1.9%
2 – 2
1.8%
Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax
| Handicap | AFC Ajax covers | Push | Sparta Rotterdam covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 21% | 59% |
| -1.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| -1 | 41% | 27% | 32% |
| -0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +0.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +1 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
63%
✗
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

