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Sparta Rotterdam vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2022-23
Sparta Rotterdam
0 – 1
Full Time
AFC Ajax
Sun 21 Aug 2022 · 12:30 UTC Sparta Stadion HT 45' · FT 45'
Jonathan de Guzman 14' Y
Y 32' Edson Alvarez

Overview

Match Preview

Sparta Rotterdam vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie at Sparta Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Dave Goossens
  • Referee Jeroen Manschot
  • Referee Joost van Zuilen
  • Referee Alex Bos
  • Referee Patrick Inia
  • Referee Van der Eijk

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

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

Recent Form

Sparta Rotterdam
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Aug AFC Ajax H 0–1 L
14 Aug AZ H 2–3 L
05 Aug SC Heerenveen A 0–0 D
15 May Heracles Almelo A 3–1 W
11 May PEC Zwolle H 2–0 W
07 May FC Groningen A 2–1 W
AFC Ajax
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Aug Sparta Rotterdam A 1–0 W
14 Aug FC Groningen H 6–1 W
06 Aug Fortuna Sittard A 3–2 W
15 May SBV Vitesse A 2–2 D
11 May SC Heerenveen H 5–0 W
08 May AZ A 2–2 D

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)
64% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Sparta Rotterdam are 16th (0 pts). AFC Ajax are 2nd (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' KICK OFF: Sparta Rotterdam gets underway.
  • 5' AFC Ajax is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sparta Rotterdam and AFC Ajax are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 14' The referee calls foul for Jonathan de Guzman. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 19' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sparta Rotterdam side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 24' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sparta Rotterdam must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 29' It looks like no one’s ball. AFC Ajax is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 32' That is a Yellow card for AFC Ajax. Edson Alvarez will be fuming at that decision.
  • 37' Steven Bergwijn doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 42' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 46' The Sparta Rotterdam manager makes a substitution. Vito van Crooij departs to be replaced by Younes Namli.
  • 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 56' Adil Auassar has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 26 cards already picked up this season.
  • 61' Sparta Rotterdam are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against AFC Ajax's shape.
  • 65' Davy Klaassen has so much to prove this time. He replaces Steven Berghuis on 65 minute.
  • 67' Time for substitution for Sparta Rotterdam. Shurandy Sambo is replaced by Dirk Abels.
  • 72' 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.
  • 73' The AFC Ajax bench stirs into life. Brian Brobbey is withdrawn and Mohammed Kudus gets his opportunity.
  • 78' Sparta Rotterdam ring the changes. Jason Lokilo has done his job and it is now time for Mario Engels to step up.
  • 83' Brian Brobbey, a Netherlands , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 87' It is a substitution in Sparta Rotterdam team. Adil Auassar is replaced by Charles-Andreas Brym on 87 minute.
  • 88' The supporters are chanting for Mike Eerdhuijzen. He replaces Jonathan de Guzman on 88 minute.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for AFC Ajax players.

Lineups

Sparta Rotterdam Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Maurice Steijn

AFC Ajax Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Alfred Schreuder

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

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 2021-02-21 AFC Ajax 4–2 Sparta Rotterdam 2020-09-13 Sparta Rotterdam 0–1 AFC Ajax

Sparta Rotterdam Form

2022-08-21 Sparta Rotterdam 0–1 AFC Ajax L 2022-08-14 Sparta Rotterdam 2–3 AZ L 2022-08-05 SC Heerenveen 0–0 Sparta Rotterdam D 2022-05-15 Heracles Almelo 1–3 Sparta Rotterdam W 2022-05-11 Sparta Rotterdam 2–0 PEC Zwolle W 2022-05-07 FC Groningen 1–2 Sparta Rotterdam W

AFC Ajax Form

2022-08-21 Sparta Rotterdam 0–1 AFC Ajax W 2022-08-14 AFC Ajax 6–1 FC Groningen W 2022-08-06 Fortuna Sittard 2–3 AFC Ajax W 2022-05-15 SBV Vitesse 2–2 AFC Ajax D 2022-05-11 AFC Ajax 5–0 SC Heerenveen W 2022-05-08 AZ 2–2 AFC Ajax D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.51 Sparta Rotterdam xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9 AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 82% + AFC Ajax or Draw 79%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sparta Rotterdam21% Draw36% AFC Ajax43%
Actual: AFC Ajax win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes26% 0% No74%
Avg goals/match: 1.41
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 73%
27%
± 1.5 42%
58%
± 2.5 18%
82%
± 3.5 6%
94%
± 4.5 2%
98%

Double Chance

Sparta Rotterdam or Draw
57%
Draw or AFC Ajax
79%
Sparta Rotterdam or AFC Ajax
64%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sparta Rotterdam12% Draw64% AFC Ajax24%
Actual: AFC Ajax win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
26.9%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
12.2%
1 – 0
10.8%
0 – 2
9.2%
1 – 2
5.3%
2 – 1
2.9%
2 – 0
2.8%
0 – 3
2.7%
1 – 3
1.7%
2 – 2
1.5%
0 – 4
0.6%

Asian Handicap — Sparta Rotterdam

Handicap Sparta Rotterdam covers Push AFC Ajax covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 3% 96%
-1.5 4% — 96%
-1 4% 14% 82%
-0.5 18% — 82%
+0.5 59% — 41%
+1 59% 26% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 11% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
41% ✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
60% ✓

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