Sparta Rotterdam vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sparta Rotterdam vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie at Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel.
- Sparta Rotterdam 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- AFC Ajax 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jochem Kamphuis
- Referee Johan Balder
- Referee Richard Martens
- Referee Alex Bos
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADO Den Haag | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | AFC Ajax | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | FC Groningen | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | FC Twente '65 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | FC Utrecht | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Fortuna Sittard | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | NEC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | PEC Zwolle | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | PSV | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | SBV Excelsior | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | SC Heerenveen | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sparta Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Telstar 1963 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep | AFC Ajax | H | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Mar | FC Utrecht | A | 1–5 | L |
| 01 Mar | FC Emmen | H | 5–1 | W |
| 21 Feb | RKC Waalwijk | A | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Feb | FC Groningen | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Feb | ADO Den Haag | H | 4–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Mar | SC Heerenveen | A | 3–1 | W |
| 01 Mar | AZ | H | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Feb | Getafe CF | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Feb | Heracles Almelo | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Feb | RKC Waalwijk | H | 3–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Sparta Rotterdam | AFC Ajax | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #2 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Sparta Rotterdam are 16th (0 pts). AFC Ajax are 2nd (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Sparta Rotterdam launch into their encounter with AFC Ajax.
- 5' Sparta Rotterdam are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined AFC Ajax backline.
- 10' AFC Ajax is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 17' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ryan Gravenberch on 17.
- 22' The travelling AFC Ajax supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 27' The referee has no hesitation. Nicolas Tagliafico is booked for AFC Ajax — Red card on 27.
- 28' Controversy at the stadium! Daley Blind argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 33' Another change for AFC Ajax made on 33 minute. Zakaria Labyad leaves to be changed by Sergino Dest.
- 37' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Antony makes it 0-1.
- 42' The energy levels are beginning to show. Erik ten Hag might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 46' The whistle greets Lennart Thy as he departs to be replaced by Danzell Gravenberch.
- 51' Cameroon international Andre Onana has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 54' Michael Heylen picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 57' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Mica Pinto on 57 minutes.
- 62' 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.
- 66' The supporters are chanting for Laros Duarte. He replaces Bryan Smeets on 66 minute.
- 71' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 75' Another change for AFC Ajax made on 75 minute. Antony leaves to be changed by David Neres.
- 78' The Sparta Rotterdam bench stirs into life. Abdou Harroui is withdrawn and Dirk Abels gets his opportunity.
- 83' Fresh legs for Sparta Rotterdam! Tom Beugelsdijk comes on to replace Mica Pinto.
- 84' Another substitution for AFC Ajax to replace Quincy Promes by Lassina Franck Traore on 84 minute.
- 86' Andre Onana catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 86.
- It finishes all square. Sparta Rotterdam and AFC Ajax share the spoils 0-1.
Lineups
Sparta Rotterdam Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 2
-
5
Mica Pinto ↓ Tom Beugelsdijk 83'
- 4
- 9
- 8
-
10
Bryan Smeets ↓ Laros Duarte 66'
- 11
-
7
Abdou Harroui ↓ Dirk Abels 78'
- 6
- 3
Bench
-
14
Tom Beugelsdijk ↑ 83'
- 15
-
12
Dirk Abels ↑ 78'
-
16
Laros Duarte ↑ 66'
- 18
- 30
- 13
- 17
-
19
Danzell Gravenberch ↑ 46'
- 20
Coach
Henk Fraser
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
-
39
Antony ↓ David Neres 75'
- 31
- 10
-
19
Zakaria Labyad ↓ Sergino Dest 33'
- 24
- 12
- 17
- 3
- 8
- 11
- 4
Bench
- 1
- 22
- 27
- 18
-
7
David Neres ↑ 75'
- 9
- 16
- 20
-
23
Lassina Franck Traore ↑ 84'
-
28
Sergino Dest ↑ 33'
-
2
Jurrien Timber ↑ 84'
- 15
Coach
Erik ten Hag
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
Sparta Rotterdam Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.58
Sparta Rotterdam xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.92
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 80% + AFC Ajax or Draw 77%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.5
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 1.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 2.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 3.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
Sparta Rotterdam or Draw
59%
Draw or AFC Ajax
77%
Sparta Rotterdam or AFC Ajax
64%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
24.8%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 0
11.3%
0 – 2
8.9%
1 – 2
5.6%
2 – 1
3.4%
2 – 0
3.4%
0 – 3
2.7%
1 – 3
1.8%
2 – 2
1.8%
3 – 1
0.7%
Asian Handicap — Sparta Rotterdam
| Handicap | Sparta Rotterdam covers | Push | AFC Ajax covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 4% | 95% |
| -1.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -1 | 5% | 15% | 80% |
| -0.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 25% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 11% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
40%
✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
56%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.