AFC Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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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 Rob Dieperink
- Assistant 1 Murat Kucukerbir (Netherlands)
- Assistant 2 Nils van Kampen
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Apr | FC Utrecht | A | 0–4 | L |
| 13 Apr | Willem II Tilburg | A | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Apr | NAC Breda | H | 3–1 | W |
| 30 Mar | PSV | A | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | AZ | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr | AFC Ajax | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Apr | SC Heerenveen | H | 3–1 | W |
| 06 Apr | NEC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Mar | Fortuna Sittard | A | 3–0 | W |
| 15 Mar | PEC Zwolle | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Mar | NAC Breda | A | 1–1 | D |
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' And we are off! AFC Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam — let the football do the talking.
- 5' AFC Ajax are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' It looks surprising Sparta Rotterdam does not make any changes. Bertrand Traore has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' Netherlands international Joel Ideho has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 27' The referee has no hesitation. Patrick van Aanholt is booked for Sparta Rotterdam — card on 27.
- 32' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kenneth Taylor made 480 appearances and scored 33 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 36' A moment of madness from Joshua Kitolano on 36 minutes earns him a card. Sparta Rotterdam will be frustrated.
- 41' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Davy Klaassen suffering a number of foals already.
- 46' Nick Olij has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 51' Over 51 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 52' Daniele Rugani has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 52.
- 55' Wout Weghorst has so much to prove this time. He replaces Brian Brobbey on 55 minute.
- 60' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 63' The AFC Ajax manager makes a substitution. Oliver Edvardsen departs to be replaced by Mika Godts.
- 67' The supporters are chanting for Carel Eiting. He replaces Joshua Kitolano on 67 minute.
- 72' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 77' The home supporters are growing impatient. AFC Ajax must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 82' A change in the Sparta Rotterdam ranks — Mitchell van Bergen exits the field as Pelle Clement enters on 82.
- 83' Sparta Rotterdam manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Joel Ideho is hanging Gjivai Zechiel on the field on 83 minute.
- 88' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 89' The supporters are chanting for Youri Regeer. He replaces Kenneth Taylor on 89 minute.
- It finishes all square. AFC Ajax and Sparta Rotterdam share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
AFC Ajax Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 18
- 23
-
20
Bertrand Traore ↓ Jorthy Mokio 55'
- 24
- 37
-
8
Kenneth Taylor ↓ Youri Regeer 89'
-
9
Brian Brobbey ↓ Wout Weghorst 55'
- 16
-
17
Oliver Edvardsen ↓ Mika Godts 63'
- 4
- 3
Bench
- 5
- 22
-
25
Wout Weghorst ↑ 55'
- 12
- 13
-
44
Youri Regeer ↑ 89'
- 28
- 2
-
11
Mika Godts ↑ 63'
-
31
Jorthy Mokio ↑ 55'
- 36
- 59
Coach
Francesco Farioli
Sparta Rotterdam Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 5
- 7
- 2
- 1
- 4
- 9
-
8
Joshua Kitolano ↓ Carel Eiting 67'
-
11
Shunsuke Mito ↓ Mohamed Nassoh 67'
- 10
-
6
Gjivai Zechiel ↓ Joel Ideho 83'
-
3
Marvin Young ↓ Rick Meissen 82'
Bench
-
16
Pelle Clement ↑ 82'
-
18
Carel Eiting ↑ 67'
- 22
- 20
- 12
-
14
Rick Meissen ↑ 82'
-
17
Mohamed Nassoh ↑ 67'
- 30
-
21
Joel Ideho ↑ 83'
- 13
- 19
- 15
Coach
Maurice Steijn
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
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.54
AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.61
Sparta Rotterdam xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 64% + Under — clean sheet likely 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.15
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
AFC Ajax or Draw
83%
Draw or Sparta Rotterdam
44%
AFC Ajax or Sparta Rotterdam
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
17%
0 – 0
13.8%
2 – 0
13.3%
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.2%
3 – 0
6.7%
0 – 1
6%
3 – 1
4.3%
1 – 2
3.2%
2 – 2
2.6%
4 – 0
2.6%
0 – 2
2%
Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax
| Handicap | AFC Ajax covers | Push | Sparta Rotterdam covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 18% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 27% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +1 | 87% | 10% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
55%
✗
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.